It looks like the PS6 could cost more than 1k Dollars, if it would launch next year. And maybe even more expensive if the prices go even up. So I had an idea for Sony:
An Upgrade hardware extension that turns the PS5 into a PS6 equivalent. Think like a 32X or something like that from the 90s. All it does is, add some RAM, has a CPU and GPU and that’s it. All other parts are basically PS5. This PS5-to-PS6-Upgrade-Kit could cost maybe 400 Dollars? Every owner of a PS5 would be eligible to play PS6 games, without spending another 1k Dollars. No need to reinvent the controller too.
We don’t know how much different a PS6 is planned to be, and if this approach is even technically possible. I think back to the 90s where Nintendo and Sega had multiple hardware extensions to upgrade the consoles. Back then it didn’t always go well, but in today’s day and age this approach could be very welcome. What do you think?
The RAM, GPU and CPU will account for most of that 1K though
It’s not a dedicated GPU, its part of the CPU. So its not comparable to GPU prices that includes VRAM. And the RAM for the upgrade kit would only have 8GB instead 24GB. And there would be no SSD. In addition to all the other stuff that is not needed on an upgrade kit (including the controller, PSU and more).
After the others replies I understand this is not possible, because the PS5 doesn’t have upgrade connections builtin. But I think this could save a lot of money for everyone owning a PS5 (if it were possible). I mean saving on 16GB RAM and on 512GB or 1TB SSD alone is a huge deal.