Leaked PlayStation 6 & Project Canis Memory Specifications Emerge

Recent reports from tech leakers detail potential memory specifications for the upcoming PlayStation 6 console and a new PlayStation handheld, codenamed Project Canis. These unconfirmed details include specific GDDR7 memory configurations for the console and LPDDR5X memory for the handheld.

The information has been shared by an individual identified as 'Kepler2' or 'KeplerL2' on the NeoGAF platform.

PlayStation 6 Console: Potential GDDR7 Memory Details

Information suggests the PlayStation 6 console may feature 30GB of unified GDDR7 memory.

Unconfirmed reports suggest the PlayStation 6 console could feature 30GB of unified GDDR7 memory, operating on a 160-bit bus for 640GB/s bandwidth.

This configuration is reported to include 10 memory modules, each providing 3GB. The memory is said to operate on a 160-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 640GB/s. One report indicates this setup could involve 3 GB memory modules arranged in a clamshell design, intended to optimize speed and bandwidth.

The inclusion of GDDR7 memory is noted as a factor that could contribute to a higher retail price for the PlayStation 6, potentially exceeding the $500 price point common for current-generation consoles.

Project Canis: PlayStation Handheld Memory Specifications

For the upcoming PlayStation handheld, codenamed Project Canis, reports indicate a potential 24 GB of LPDDR5X memory.

The upcoming PlayStation handheld, Project Canis, is reportedly set to include 24 GB of LPDDR5X memory, aligning with high-end industry standards.

This specification is noted to align with current industry standards for high-end handheld gaming devices.

Context and Release Timeline Implications

Mass production sourcing for GDDR7 memory is identified as a challenge. Reports suggest that memory supply issues may not resolve until approximately 2028.

Reports suggest that GDDR7 memory supply issues may not resolve until approximately 2028, potentially pushing the console's release timeline to 2029 or later.

Earlier information related to next-generation PlayStation hardware has emerged periodically. In April 2025, KeplerL2 reportedly claimed the upcoming PlayStation handheld would be less powerful than the PlayStation 5. Additional technical specifications for both devices were reported in August, and an October report suggested a PlayStation 6 release as early as 2027.

These details remain unconfirmed by official sources and are considered speculative until formal announcements are made.