AMD and Sony preview next-gen game console technologies

It is no secret that AMD works closely with both Sony and Microsoft on future technologies for consoles. AMD and Sony recently revealed some of the big next generation features they are working on, some of which may end up debuting in the PlayStation 6.

AMD and Sony shared a video offering an early look at new technologies in development to advance gaming performance, immersion, and efficiency:

It is a short eight-minute video, so we don't get a full technical deep dive. However, there are three key points to make note of:

• Neural Arrays: A collection of compute units configured to process data together like a single AI engine.
• Radiance Cores: New dedicated ray traversal hardware to deliver high performance real-time ray tracing and path tracing.
• Universal Compression: A new system that evaluates and compresses all available data within the GPU to dramatically reduce memory bandwidth usage.

This technical preview highlights AMD and Sony’s ongoing collaboration to enhance the next generation of gaming hardware and experiences. While these technologies currently only exist as simulations, they are expected to appear in future consoles. Currently, new consoles from both Sony and Microsoft are rumoured to be announced in 2027, and both companies have already confirmed that AMD chips will continue to be used.

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KitGuru Says: It is still early days for next-generation console platforms, but work is well under way behind the scenes. Based on this video, it looks like Sony may be a bit further ahead than anticipated. 

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