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 an upgrade to 2TB, and of course, the ever-growing size of AAA games.

The information comes from known leaker Kepler_L2, who has a strong track record when it comes to leaking hardware specifications and news. According to the speculation, Sony is trying to keep production costs under control, and storage is one of the easiest areas to adjust, especially at a time when SSD costs are inflated.

1TB of storage for PS6 may be the standard

Rumor has it that the base version of the PS6 is expected to include just 1TB of storage and may also ship without a disc drive. This would make it similar to the digital version of the PlayStation 5, with the option to buy a disc drive separately.

At first, this might sound like a downgrade, especially since game sizes continue to grow. However, the leaker claims that Sony could rely on new compression technologies to balance things out. One example is neural texture compression, which uses AI to reduce file sizes significantly. Early tests suggest it could shrink large games by a huge margin, meaning storage might not feel as limited as it sounds. We’ve seen Nvidia talking about this sort of tech in the past.

This approach also fits with what’s happening across the industry. Memory and storage prices have increased sharply over the past year, making it harder for companies to include larger SSDs without raising prices. Sony has already raised the prices of the PS5, PS5 Pro, and PS Portal due to the ongoing memory issues. By sticking to 1TB, Sony could keep costs lower while still offering modern features.

There’s also a bigger shift happening toward digital gaming. If the PS6 launches without a built-in disc drive, it would continue the trend seen with the PS5 Digital Edition. It’s, however, important to remember that this is still a rumor, and nothing is confirmed yet. But if accurate, it shows that Sony is focusing on cost efficiency rather than just improving specs.

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