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PS6 and Xbox Project Helix Chips Have Reportedly Taped Out – What Does That Mean for Next-Gen Gaming?
Reports suggest that the chips for the PlayStation 6 and Microsoft's Project Helix (likely the next Xbox) have undergone 'tape-out,' indicating their designs are finalized and ready for manufacturing, targeting a late 2027 release. The PS6 is rumored to have 40 TFLOPS of power, while Project Helix could reach 56 TFLOPS, suggesting different approaches to next-generation performance focusing on efficiency and AI for Sony, and raw power for Microsoft.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon game we all want is missing
Despite the reveal of Pokémon Legends Z, many fans are disappointed it appears to be a standard Nintendo Switch title rather than a showcase for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The game revisits the Kalos region but doesn't seem to leverage new hardware, leading to speculation about when a true next-generation Pokémon RPG will be released.
