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PlayStation 6 first big feature confirmed, and it's the one we were hoping for

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Published 12:21 17 Sep 2024 GMT+1

PlayStation 6 first big feature confirmed, and it's the one we were hoping for

Sony is looking to past as it prepares for the future

Kate Harrold

Kate Harrold

The PlayStation 5 Pro was only just announced but already, many are discussing the PlayStation 6.

Why? Well, it looks as if many Sony fans are preparing to skip over the PlayStation 5 Pro.

The console boasts improved ray tracing, a better GPU, and the addition of AI-driven upscaling.

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Those are all welcomed features but it’s the £699.99 price tag that’s lost people - especially when you consider that you’ll likely want to purchase a £99.99 disc drive and £24.99 vertical stand on top of that.

With that in mind, many fans are planning on holding on to their hard-earned cash, instead waiting for the PlayStation 6.

While not slated to arrive until 2028 or beyond, the PlayStation 6 is already drumming up hype after one highly-requested feature surfaced online.

Astro Bot has just proven what a powerful console the base PlayStation 5 is. Take a look at the game in action below.

One thing that Sony has never really excelled on is backwards compatibility.

Certainly, we’ve always been able to play titles from the prior generation but it would be nice to step back in time beyond this, without the need of cloud streaming via PlayStation Plus.

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Well, the PlayStation 6 could satisfy this craving as Sony has reportedly contracted AMD to create the console’s chip which will reportedly prioritise backwards compatibility.

In a report by Reuters, it’s claimed that AMD landed the contract back in 2022.

For context, the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro’s custom system on a chip (SoC) were also created by AMD.

Had Sony made the move from AMD to Intel, it reportedly could’ve put the advancement of backwards compatibility at risk.

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It’s not yet clear just how ambitious Sony’s backwards compatibility plans are for the PlayStation 6 but it’s certainly a relief to hear that it's in the forefront of their mind.

It’s likely going to be several years before the PlayStation 6 is ready for a reveal.

Let’s just hope it offers far more bang for your buck than the PlayStation 5 Pro.

Featured Image Credit: Sony

Topics: PlayStation, PlayStation 5, Sony

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