Insider Doubles Down on PS6 Release Window Prediction After Sony’s Teaser

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A reliable source familiar with the industry is reaffirming their expectation that the PlayStation 6 will be released in 2027. This follows a recent, indirect suggestion from Sony about when the next PlayStation console might arrive.

So, Sony’s Mark Cerny dropped a little hint about the PS6 in a recent video. He said we can expect the next PlayStation “in a few years.” Naturally, the internet went wild trying to figure out exactly *when* that means. Right now, the most common guess seems to be around 2028, but honestly, “a few years” could mean anything! It’s got fans buzzing and speculating, and it’s clear Sony isn’t giving away any firm dates just yet.

AMD Insider Reiterates 2027 Release Window Claim for PS6

During an online discussion, a user on NeoGAF suggested that the PlayStation 6 could still launch in 2027. This prompted a response from KeplerL2, a well-known AMD insider, who confirmed that 2027 is currently the target launch date, barring any unforeseen delays. KeplerL2 previously predicted a 2027 release back in January 2025, stating that Sony had begun digital testing of the console’s core components and planned to finalize the design by the end of 2025.

Why the PS6 Is Rumored to Arrive in 2027

In the world of electronics, “tapeout” is the last step in creating a computer chip. It’s when the design is sent to a factory to make a first batch for testing. For today’s chips, this process usually starts 18 to 24 months before the chip is actually sold. Sony has traditionally followed this timeline, sending out chip designs about two years before their game consoles are released. This timeframe originally led KeplerL2 to predict the PlayStation 6 would launch in 2027, and they’re sticking with that prediction.

There’s growing belief a new PlayStation could arrive in 2027, based on Sony’s past console releases. Historically, Sony has released new consoles roughly every seven years – the PS3 in 2006, the PS4 in 2013, and the PS5 in 2020, following a similar pattern to earlier releases. While a recent comment suggested a launch ‘in a few years,’ an eight-year gap between PlayStation generations would be unusual. Plus, Sony typically times major hardware launches for the busy holiday shopping season, with most of their consoles – except the PS2 – debuting in November.

[A 2027 PS6 launch is] not just on the table, it’s the plan unless any unexpected delays happen.

Sony is reportedly working on more than just the next PlayStation console. Rumors suggest a new handheld gaming device is also in development, potentially launching around the same time as the PlayStation 6. If released, this would be Sony’s third dedicated portable gaming system, following the popular PSP and PS Vita.

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2025-10-10 19:27