PS6, PS6 Handheld and Project Helix Still on Track for Holiday 2027 Launch – Rumor

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Recent predictions suggested that Sony and Microsoft might delay the release of their next game consoles, potentially moving the launch date past 2027 due to a shortage of memory chips. However, a new report from industry insider KeplerL2 indicates that both companies are still aiming for a Holiday 2027 release. The report also suggests Sony plans to launch its next handheld console, the PS6, around the same time.

It’s notable that KeplerL2’s prediction of a 2027 release date matches a recent report from YouTuber Moore’s Law is Dead. He stated earlier this month that Sony is probably sticking to its current console launch plans. He explained that delaying a launch can be more expensive than releasing the hardware, even if it means accepting lower profit margins due to component shortages like those affecting RAM.

According to people with knowledge of the situation, his report indicated that global memory supply should improve considerably by the end of 2026, and improve even more by the end of next year.

At the Game Developers Conference, Jason Ronald, a vice president at Xbox, announced that developers will receive early test versions of Project Helix’s hardware next year. He also shared additional information about the console’s internal components.

Okay, so I’m hearing that Project Helix is built around a special AMD chip, and it’s designed to really push what’s possible with the newest DirectX and FSR tech. Apparently, it’s a massive jump in ray tracing – like, way more realistic graphics. They’ve also built in some smart AI stuff right into how the graphics work, which should make things run smoother and look even better. Basically, it’s all about creating game worlds that feel more real, more immersive, and just generally more awesome.

According to recent reports, the processor powering the upcoming Project Helix will be significantly more powerful than the one in the Xbox Series X. It’s expected to have 30% more processing units, and these units should run about 65% faster. Because it uses AMD’s latest RDNA 5 technology, the new console will likely be both more efficient and more powerful than the current generation. While Microsoft hasn’t announced a price yet, analysts predict it could cost between $999 and $1,200 due to the high cost of the components.

Rumors suggest the PlayStation 6 will use a new AMD processor called the Orion chip. This chip is built using a cutting-edge 3nm process by TSMC and has a relatively small size of 280 square millimeters. It’s expected to have a powerful graphics card with 54 RDNA 5 processing units, and an 8-core Zen 6 CPU. Additionally, two smaller, energy-efficient cores will manage the console’s system software. All of this should give the PS6 a 20% increase in CPU power for gaming compared to current consoles.

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2026-03-12 17:11