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PlayStation 6 Rumors are going wild with fans reacting severely over a leaked Reddit design of PS6.
PlayStation community speculates the upcoming console to come with sharp edges and cheezy slim structure.
Sony hasn’t yet confirmed anything, but players consider the PS6 will be the most expensive console in PlayStation’s history.
PlayStation 6 isn’t yet confirmed, but the speculations regarding this next-gen PlayStation console are getting fueled up every day. It’s been five years since the original PlayStation 5 console was released. Despite Sony releasing an upgraded version PS5 Pro, in December 2024, players don't seem to be satisfied with what they received. Thus the speculations about PS6 are all over there in the PlayStation community.
At this point, there’s no news of PS6. Sony hasn’t yet stated anything about this console officially. Whether this console is in development or not isn’t sure; players are already criticizing the design of PS6. Recent leaks have unveiled some concept designs that have stirred the community. Most fans have opined against this console.
Now the question is, when nothing is official, does this backlash make sense, or are fans just reacting prematurely? Let’s dive deeper to analyze what’s going on.
At what stage PS6 is or when this console will really come isn’t yet sure. However, this lack of information doesn’t stop players from making rumors to fill the void. Players are curious about loads of things, but one of the most frequent queries about PS6 is its design.
Starting from the PS2, Sony has made the PlayStation consoles slimmer every time it releases a new one. Following this tradition, players have been expecting a console that will be slimmer than the PS5. A PlayStation gamer has posted concept art of the upcoming PS6 on Reddit, saying he did careful calculations and he’s sure the design would be like what he suggested.
The design looks like a slice of cheese, but it looks like players aren’t happy with that. Most of them are against the sharp edges of the console. While some praise the innovation, others are totally against this cheese-thin design of the console.
The most notable part here is that this is just a fan-speculated design and not something that Sony has revealed. Therefore, there’s a massive chance that the original console will look completely different from what players have been assuming. Considering that, it seems a little too early to react to its design.
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Aside from the design, another thing that bothers players the most is the release time of PlayStation 6. Up to this point, Sony didn’t confirm anything about the development of the console. Therefore, the official release date can’t be stated anyway.
As per the current speculations, the next PlayStation consoles should arrive sometime between 2026 and 2027, considering the release tradition Sony maintains. Generally, Sony consoles arrive at a six- to seven-year interval. PS5 was released in 2020. So, this console will complete six years in 2026, which fuels the speculation of PS6 coming toward the end of 2026 or in 2027.
The next thing that players are curious about with this console is the price point. Unless Sony officially reveals the features, it’s hard to guess the price range of this console. However, speculations suggest PS6 is going to be the most expensive console in the PlayStation’s history and will be available somewhere around US$700. That’s a speculation at this point, without any information to justify this.
Despite Sony having yet to confirm the console’s existence, PS6 rumors are spreading all over the PlayStation community, highlighting players’ desire to get a next-gen PS console. Leaks indicate the development of PS6 has reached the final stages, and it will enter production for test consoles toward the end of this year. Still, official information hasn’t arrived about this.
Considering nothing is yet officially confirmed about PS6, the backlash surrounding its rumored design doesn’t make sense. However, it highlights the expectations of the consumers from the upcoming console. Sony has to take care of the design of the PS6, besides technological advancements and visual improvements. Even a slight mistake can cost Sony a lot, wasting their years of effort in developing PlayStation 6.
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