Sony PS6 and next-generation Xbox likely to launch in 2027, new Xbox to be faster than the PS6

PS6 and Xbox

If you’ve been waiting for Sony’s next-gen console, then there is some good news for you. Reportedly, Sony has more or less finalised the specifications for its next-generation console – the PlayStation 6, and it will arrive sooner than expected. Meanwhile, Xbox’s next-generation console is also expected to launch during the same time period and will likely be more powerful and expensive than the PS6.

PS6, Xbox Magnus likely to launch in 2027: All the details

KeplerL2, a reliable tipster with a proven track record, has claimed that Sony plans to launch the PS6 in 2027. Further, he added that the final specifications of the PS6 and Xbox Magnus, which is likely to be the advertised name for the next-generation Xbox console, have been confirmed, with the tipster adding: "Specs are very much finalised."

Separately, Moore's Law is Dead, a YouTube channel that posts content on upcoming gaming hardware, stated that AMD Magnus APU will power Microsoft’s next gaming machine. It will also have a processor with a “46% larger die than the monolithic one that will be used in the PlayStation 6 home console.” This means that it will be faster than the PS6.

The leaks have previously stated that Sony plans to keep the PS6’s price lower than that of the next Xbox, making it a more affordable option for gamers. Moreover, both Sony and Microsoft are likely to reveal more details about these consoles, including specifications, features, and launch titles, as we get closer to their rumoured 2027 launch