The PlayStation 6 is geared towards gamers seeking top-tier performance and console-based experiences, while the Apple Vision Pro targets users interested in mixed reality, spatial computing, and immersive applications, albeit at a significantly higher price point. The choice depends on the user's preferred gaming environment and budget.
| Attribute | PlayStation 6 | Apple Vision Pro (Gaming Applications) |
|---|---|---|
| Name | PlayStation 6 | Apple Vision Pro (Gaming Applications) |
| Processing Power (CPU/GPU) | Rumored to use an AMD Zen 6 CPU and an AMD RDNA5-based GPU. GPU could be 20% faster than the RDNA4. | Apple M2 chip (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine) and a dedicated R1 chip for real-time sensor processing. The R1 chip has a 12ms photon-to-photon latency and 256GB/s memory bandwidth. |
| RAM Capacity | Handheld version: 16GB LPDDR5X RAM. Main console: possibly around 24GB, potentially using GDDR7. | 16GB unified memory. |
| Storage Capacity (Internal/External) | Expected to retain the PS5 Pro's 2TB hard drive, possibly with options up to 8TB SSD. Next-gen SSDs could potentially reduce loading times to near zero. Expected to support M.2 SSDs for internal storage expansion, as well as external USB drives. | Available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB options. It does not support external storage expansion. |
| Display Resolution and Refresh Rate | Rumored to support 4K gaming at 120fps and 8K at 60fps. HDMI 2.2 support is likely, allowing for resolutions up to 10K at 120 Hz. | Dual micro-OLED displays with approximately 3660x3200 pixels per eye (equating to WUHD per eye). The displays support refresh rates of 90Hz, 96Hz, and 100Hz. |
| Graphics Technology (Ray Tracing, etc.) | PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) is rumored, allowing for 4K at 120 fps or 8K at 60 fps. Expect improvements in upscaling tech for smoother 4K and 8K gameplay. Advanced ray tracing is also anticipated. | NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming platform brings RTX technologies like ray tracing and DLSS to the Vision Pro. |
| VR/AR Compatibility | Expected to deeply integrate VR, possibly with wireless VR headsets and improved haptic feedback. Potential for AR features, possibly through phone or headset integration. PSVR2 compatibility is expected. Enhanced VR capabilities. | Mixed reality headset, capable of both VR and AR experiences. |
| Ecosystem and Game Library | Physint, an action-espionage game by Hideo Kojima, is rumored to be a PS6 exclusive. Expected to maintain backward compatibility with PS5 games, and possibly older PlayStation games. | Supports a range of immersive games and is compatible with cloud gaming services like GeForce Now and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Apple Arcade offers spatial games designed specifically for Vision Pro. It can run existing Godot games and applications natively within a standard planar window. |
| Controller Ergonomics and Features | A patent suggests a 'rewind button' for replaying and sharing gameplay moments. Improved haptics and adaptive triggers are expected. Rumors of a heat and cooling module for the DualSense controller. The DualSense controller is expected to have improved haptics and adaptive triggers. | Primary input methods are eye and hand tracking. It also supports voice input. Sony PlayStation VR2 controllers are supported, along with other six-degrees-of-freedom spatial controller accessories. 8BitDo controllers are compatible and officially supported by Apple. |
| Connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ports) | Likely to support HDMI 2.2, Wi-Fi 7, and USB 4. Built-in wireless charging for headphones or smartphones is a possibility. | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3. |
| Audio Quality (Speakers/Headphone Jack) | Not available | Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, personalized Spatial Audio, and audio ray tracing. It has a six-mic array with directional beamforming. Supports H2-to-H2 ultra-low-latency connection to AirPods Pro (2nd generation with USB-C) and AirPods 4. |
| Battery Life (if applicable) | Not applicable | Up to 2 hours of general use, and up to 2.5 hours of video watching. It can be used while charging. |
| Price | Estimates suggest a price around $600, but this is speculative. Some analysts predict a range of $499 to $699, with a high-end version potentially costing even more. | Starting at $3,499 (US) |