The PS5 is a proven, widely-available powerhouse with a massive game library. The PS6 doesn't exist yet — comparing them is like racing a car against a rumor.
Comparing the PS5 to the PS6 is the gaming equivalent of asking which is better — your current car, or a spaceship someone drew on a napkin.
You want to play games right now
The PS5 has thousands of real games you can actually put in a real console you can actually buy.
→ Pick PlayStation 5You enjoy speculating about future tech on forums
The PS6 is a blank canvas — perfect for anyone whose hobby is arguing about teraflops that don't exist yet.
→ Pick PlayStation 6You're buying a gift this holiday season
You cannot wrap a rumor and put it under a tree.
→ Pick PlayStation 5You can genuinely wait 3+ years and want cutting-edge hardware
If the rumors pan out, the PS6 could be a generational leap — but patience is the whole game here.
→ Pick PlayStation 6