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Topics: PlayStation, Sony, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
More and more rumours are spilling out regarding the next Sony console, a sequel to the PlayStation 5, quite obviously called PlayStation 6.
This latest detail gives us hope that the Japanese developer isn’t going to inflate the price too much, and may even skip a huge jump in price, despite the new technology implemented in the next PlayStation.
Much of this is speculation, but it is at least well-informed, as the chaps over at Digital Foundry have begun discussing potential components for the next-gen consoles.
The experts surmise that the PlayStation 5 successor will need at least 24GB of RAM in order to fully embrace both advanced ray tracing capabilities, along with the machine learning we know Sony has been focusing on.
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The current PlayStation 5 and its new sibling, the PS5 Pro, both feature only 16GB of VRAM, which is topping out when it comes to the most powerful visuals.
Structuring the level of detail needed for textures and assets in future games will require a big upgrade, but Sony are reportedly not interested in raising the price for consumers because of this upgrade, or at least, that’s what is speculated.
While it sounds like a large jump for the technology, Sony will have the buying power needed to source the correct components, so it’s unlikely the expense will be passed on to players.
There is also a new handheld rumoured to release alongside the PlayStation 6, taking advantage of the reduced 16GB of RAM, similar to the current generation of PlayStation, which will ensure its backward compatibility.
A RAM increase will empower more developers to strive for the best possible visuals in coming years, guaranteeing that players get the very best-looking games.
When will we see this technology? It’s hard to say, but current thoughts put the console launch within 2027.