One of the best things about consoles is how long they last. Also, you could get top gaming pc quality, which could cost thousands of dollars, by spending a few hundred dollars on a gaming console. Consoles aren't just a box that runs games for most people; they're a place to wind down and enjoy. A good console is an emotion for many people.
Some consoles, like the PS5, have been around for almost a decade and are getting newer game releases every year. Every new game comes with the so-called next-gen graphics, but consoles always manage to run them buttery smooth, which is a surprise. But in the end, you would have to make room for the next generation, and a lot of them are already closer than you could expect.
Nintendo Switch 2 – Confirmed and Almost-Lit
Announced for release on June 5, 2025, the Switch 2 brings a serious upgrade over its predecessor.
Key Tech Specs:
Feature | Spec / Detail |
SoC / GPU | Nvidia Tegra T239 (8 nm) – rumored |
RAM | ~12 GB LPDDR5 (2×6 GB) – significantly more than the original Switch |
Display | |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, dual USB-C (top & bottom), 60W charging capability |
Backward Compatibility | Full support, physical & digital cartridges work; enhanced performance for older titles |
Price & Editions | $449.99 base; $499.99 bundle with Mario Kart World, global tiers vary |
Even the controllers are upgraded, magnetic Joy-Cons, a “C-button” for GameChat, improved Pro Controller with back buttons and audio jack, yet bizarrely not using Hall-Effect sticks.
Next-Gen Xbox (“Magnus” / Prime)
Microsoft’s next Xbox is officially greenlit, with sugar daddy Microsoft backing Xbox and too much budget. The next Xbox is touted as the “largest technical leap ever in a generation,” aiming for launch in late 2026.
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Leaked Rumours On Specs
Component | Rumored Specs |
GPU | AMD RDNA 5 with ~68 CUs, targeting native 4K @ 120 fps, rivaling RTX 5080 |
Memory | 32 GB GDDR7 high-bandwidth RAM |
CPU | AMD Zen 5, possibly ~5 GHz clock speed |
AI / NPU | Dedicated neural processing unit for AI features |
Upscaling | AMD FSR-style tech (not Sony’s proprietary PSSR), smooth 4K upscaling |
Microsoft’s been pushing ecosystem synergy, console, cloud, handheld, AI, full backward compatibility, and even potential multi-storefront support. Steam games on Xbox is a possibility!
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PlayStation – PS5 Pro Now, PS6 Later
Nothing official on PS6 yet, but expectations are high. AI-scaling (PSSR 2.0), 4K @ 120 fps or even 8K @ 60 fps, and big SSDs are on people’s lips. The PS5 Pro likely serves as the stopgap until a PS6 lands around 2028.
Feature | PlayStation 5 (Base) | PlayStation 5 Pro (Rumored) |
CPU | AMD Zen 2, 8 cores @ 3.5 GHz | AMD Zen 2, 8 cores @ ~4.0 GHz |
GPU | Custom RDNA 2, 10.28 TFLOPs | Custom RDNA 3-based, ~18-20 TFLOPs |
Ray Tracing Cores | 1st-gen hardware acceleration | 2nd-gen hardware acceleration, ~2× throughput |
RAM | 16 GB GDDR6 @ 448 GB/s | 18–20 GB GDDR6 @ ~576 GB/s |
Storage | 825 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD | 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, faster controller |
AI Upscaling | No dedicated hardware | PSSR, dedicated AI upscaler for 4K/8K output |
Target Performance | 4K @ 60 FPS (variable), 120 FPS in select games | Native/AI-upscaled 4K @ stable 60–120 FPS |
Launch Price | USD 499 | Expected ~ USD 5 |
TL;DR: Quick Tech Pulse
- Switch 2: June 2025. Tegra T239, 12GB RAM, bigger 120 Hz LCD, GameChat, backwards compatible, $449-$499.
- Next Xbox (Magnus): Late 2026. RDNA5 ~68 CUs, Zen 5 CPU, 32GB GDDR7, AI/NPU, native 4K120 + FSR.
- PlayStation: PS5 Pro confirmed; PS6 rumored for 2028+, with AI upscaling and higher res/refresh capabilities.
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