US EditionPS6 Could Cut Costs with Just 1TB Storage, But Games May Have Smaller File Sizes Than Before
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According to Leak, PlayStation 6 could appear with 1TB SSD without a drive and rely on new compression technology.
PlayStation 6 not expected to upgrade its SSD size as Sony looks to cut costs, says rumor
Last Updated on April 1, 2026 Rumors about the PlayStation 6 are starting to surface again, and the latest one suggests that Sony may not increase SSD storage in the next-gen console. In other words, the company could stick with a 1TB SSD as part of a cost-cutting strategy. That’s despite the PS5 Pro getting ...
The recent price hike of the PS5 range has put the focus on its successor.There is no official data on how or when PlayStation 6 will arrive, but that does not prevent fears that its price will be high.Let's be honest: do we really expect it to cost less than 900, the current price of PS5 Pro? The estimated production costs open up that possibility, but the figure can change a lot from here to the premiere.In any case, Sony would be studying way…
While games are getting bigger, Sony seems to be planning a counter-design at PlayStation 6. New leaks from insider KeplerL2 indicate that the PS6 doesn't rely on a larger SSD, but on intelligent efficiency. Using AI-based texture compression, Sony might be able to create more space for next-gen content despite 1TB limit – while keeping the price below the magic $700 limit. Read more
According to the latest report from the KeplerL2 insider, the PS6 will be an All Digital console, with a 1TB SSD to reduce costs.
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