PS6 Tipped to Launch With 30GB GDDR7 RAM, Handheld Likely to Get 24GB

Sony hasn’t even acknowledged the PlayStation 6 (PS6) yet. However, the rumor mill is already doing its job, slipping some of the details as each day passes by. If we have to consider some previous rumors, we are apparently still years away from the PS6 launch, reportedly sometime in 2030. That’s nearly four years from now. The reason, as you may know, is the sudden spike in the cost of memory.

New PS6 rumors point to a major RAM upgrade

Speaking of the PS6, a few new rumors have been making headlines on the internet lately, courtesy of popular leaker Kepler L2, who has a solid track record with early console and GPU details.

According to the tipster, Sony is preparing a major memory jump for its next-generation console. If the rumor turns out to be accurate, the PS6 may release with significantly more RAM than any PlayStation before it. That upgrade, however, could come with a trade-off: a higher price. Per the leaker, Sony is considering the PS6 with 30GB of GDDR7 memory (via Notebookcheck). That’s a big leap from the PlayStation 5’s 16GB GDDR6 setup. Kepler L2 also says that PS6 handheld could launch with 24GB of RAM.

PS6 could move to GDDR7 with higher bandwidth

The leaked configuration points to a 160-bit memory bus delivering up to 640GB/s of bandwidth. The design reportedly uses 10 memory modules, each rated at 3GB, spread across the motherboard. If this holds up, it would give the PS6 far more headroom for advanced rendering, larger game worlds, and heavier AI-driven workloads.

That’s not all; it would also be in line with increasing developer demands as engines become more complex and assets grow larger. For comparison, the PS5 launched with 16GB of RAM in 2020, which was considered generous at the time. Jumping to 30GB would be a bold move, even by Sony’s standards.

Rising memory prices could complicate Sony’s plans

As mentioned earlier, the catch is volatile memory pricing. Industry-wide RAM shortages and rising costs have already impacted servers, PCs, and AI infrastructure. Consoles are not immune, either. Some community speculation suggests that moving from a more conservative 20GB configuration to 30GB could add up to $100 to the console’s retail price. That’s contrary of what previous rumors have suggested.

Kepler L2 reportedly pushed back on the idea of a lower memory option, suggesting 20GB may not be sufficient for Sony’s long-term performance targets. The leaker hinted that Sony could absorb higher costs early on, expecting prices to stabilize after the first year or two.

If this leak proves accurate, it would mean Sony is willing to prioritize performance again, even if it risks pushing console prices higher than players expect.