The upcoming Xbox 'Magnus' is expected to be a high-end, powerful console with a bill of materials exceeding $650, potentially pushing its retail price above $1000 due to high costs and support for third-party stores, which may influence Sony's PlayStation 6 strategy.
Leaked final specs reveal that Sony's PlayStation 6 will have lower performance metrics compared to Microsoft's upcoming Xbox Magnus, which boasts a more powerful RDNA 5 GPU, up to 48GB GDDR7 memory, and is targeting a 2027 release, with the PS6 supporting backward compatibility with PS5 and PS4.
Leaked specifications suggest that the PlayStation 6 and Xbox Magnus are finalized, with Xbox expected to have a performance advantage due to higher CPU and GPU specs, and both systems are targeting a 2027 release. Sony's next-gen console may have AI capabilities around 1200 TOPs, and the systems will feature increased RAM, with Xbox possibly offering a lower-end model.
Leaked information suggests that the next Xbox, codenamed 'Magnus,' will feature the largest APU used in a gaming console, making it more powerful and expensive than current models, with a potential release around 2027. The console may also serve as a PC hybrid, aiming to challenge the PC gaming market, and could be more costly than $800 but likely under $1200.