PS6 Could Launch in 2027 as Chip Design Said to Be Complete
Briefly

Reports suggest that Sony's next home console, the PlayStation 6, is further along than expected. A reliable leaker claims that the system's chip design is complete, with plans to begin production for testing by late 2025. This comes amid speculation about the launch timeline for next-gen consoles, with both Sony and Microsoft anticipated to release updated systems in 2028. The leaker also provided insights regarding the GPU architecture and production processes, indicating enhanced potential performance capabilities for the upcoming console.
PS6 is design complete and in pre-si validation already, with A0 tapeout scheduled for late this year.
Pre-si validation refers to testing and validating a semiconductor design via computer simulations and virtual modelling before finalising it for physical production.
The PS6's SoC design was complete, indicating Sony may begin producing the chips for testing in late 2025.
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