Sony PS6 könnte überraschend günstig werden, Preis der PS5 Pro gerät in die Kritik – notebookcheck.com
Retailers have begun increasing the prices of PlayStation consoles in anticipation of official price adjustments from Sony.
Whereas some vendors are raising costs ahead of the official schedule, Amazon has positioned itself as a competitive option, offering the PS5 Pro at a lower price point before the expected hikes capture effect. This market volatility coincides with growing criticism regarding the cost of the PS5 Pro, which carries a $700 price tag according to reports from VICE, though other market discussions have cited figures as high as $900.
PS5 Pro Technical Specifications
The PS5 Pro is marketed as a mid-generation powerhouse designed to eliminate the traditional trade-off between visual fidelity, and performance. The central feature is PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), an AI-powered upscaling technology that analyzes images frame-by-frame to deliver 4K visuals without the performance drops typically associated with high-resolution settings.
Hardware upgrades include an advanced GPU capable of handling Ray Tracing two to three times faster than the base PS5 model. The console also features a 2TB SSD, doubling the storage capacity of the original launch model, and incorporates Wi-Fi 7 support. To maintain its price point and form factor, the PS5 Pro does not include an internal disc drive; users with physical game libraries must purchase an external disc drive for an additional $80.
PS6 Leaks and Hardware Speculation
Parallel to the PS5 Pro rollout, leaks have emerged suggesting that the PlayStation 6 may be arriving sooner than previously anticipated. These reports include details regarding a potential handheld version of the hardware and a feature referred to as “PlayGo.”
Speculation regarding the PS6’s physical configuration suggests the console may launch without an optical drive, following the trend established by the PS5 Pro. This shift toward a digital-first ecosystem is a central point of discussion among industry analysts and consumers.
Pricing Conflicts for Next-Generation Hardware
Conflicting reports have surfaced regarding the eventual cost of the PS6. Some leaks suggest the console could be surprisingly affordable, potentially undercutting the current pricing trajectory of the PS5 Pro. However, other analysts argue that given the current $900 valuation seen in some PS5 Pro market segments, it is unlikely that the PS6 would not exceed that threshold.
Sony has not officially confirmed the release date, pricing, or hardware specifications for the PlayStation 6, leaving the current market focused on the immediate price fluctuations of the PS5 Pro.