Sony Confirms PlayStation 6 Development Kit with AMD Chip and Ray Tracing 3.0
Sony has confirmed development kits for the PlayStation 6 are with partner studios, featuring a custom AMD chip with Ray Tracing 3.0 and AI upscaling.
In Brief
Sony confirmed PlayStation 6 dev kits with a custom AMD chip featuring RDNA 5 GPU, Ray Tracing 3.0, AI upscaling, 32GB GDDR7, and 15GB/s SSD. Targeting 8K/60fps and 4K/120fps, the PS6 launches holiday 2028 at $599-$699.
Sony has confirmed that PlayStation 6 development kits are now in the hands of partner studios, powered by a custom AMD chip featuring Ray Tracing 3.0 technology and AI-powered upscaling that rivals NVIDIA's DLSS.
The PS6 chip, codenamed Project Amethyst, is built on a 3nm process and features a custom RDNA 5 GPU architecture with dedicated ray tracing cores capable of real-time path tracing at 60fps. The system includes 32GB of GDDR7 memory and a custom SSD with 15GB/s read speeds.
Information
PlayStation 6 is targeting 8K resolution at 60fps and 4K at 120fps as standard performance targets for first-party titles.
The controller has been redesigned with haptic feedback 2.0, adaptive triggers with resistance programming, and a built-in microphone array for voice commands. Sony has also introduced a PlayStation AI assistant that can provide gameplay tips, navigate menus, and control system settings via voice.
“PS6 will deliver generational leap in visual fidelity. Ray Tracing 3.0 combined with AI upscaling means cinematic quality at smooth frame rates.”
— Mark Cerny, Lead System Architect
Sony expects the PlayStation 6 to launch in holiday 2028, with backward compatibility confirmed for PS5 and PS4 titles. The development kit includes full support for PlayStation VR 3, which Sony is developing alongside the console. Pricing is expected to be in the $599-$699 range.
Key Takeaways
- 01Custom AMD chip with RDNA 5 GPU architecture and dedicated ray tracing cores
- 0232GB GDDR7 memory and 15GB/s custom SSD for next-gen loading speeds
- 03Ray Tracing 3.0 enables real-time path tracing at 60fps
- 04PlayStation AI assistant with voice control for system and gameplay features
- 05Targeting holiday 2028 launch at $599-$699 with full PS5/PS4 backward compatibility
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the PlayStation 6 release date?
Sony expects to launch the PlayStation 6 during the 2028 holiday season.
Will PS6 be backward compatible?
Yes, Sony has confirmed full backward compatibility with PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles.
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