Gamers have high hopes when the day comes to release the PS6. These are the features we want to see from Sony’s next console that the PS5 doesn’t have.
Although the PlayStation 5 is not even three years old yet, having first hit store shelves at the end of 2020, that hasn’t stopped many gamers and analysts from looking ahead at what Sony’s next console could include. After all, despite the PS5 being an advanced piece of hardware and arguably the most powerful home console ever made — with plenty of impressive features and abilities — it still has a few drawbacks that could be addressed with Sony’s next iteration.
Whether its features that have been dropped in the PS5 compared to its predecessors or things that its competitors can do, a hypothetical PS6 console has plenty of areas where it could improve and expand its capabilities. We’ve looked at some of the biggest things that are missing in the PS5 but that would make useful additions to Sony’s next console whenever it is announced over the next few years.Pins
Pins might not sound like that much of a big deal when it comes to the next PlayStation console, but they are definitely something that is missed from the current iteration of the PS5. Numerous users on Reddit have pointed out how useful the feature would be, giving players the opportunity to add shortcuts to their favorite games and apps on the dashboard to provide easy access. This was something that was also missing from the PS4 for much of its life and it is something that could come to the current-generation console via an update. However, it would certainly be a feature that fans would like to see come as default on Sony’s next offering.
This is especially important given how much customization Microsoft allows with the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S systems. Players can add games and apps to the home of the dashboard and the guide, as well as being able to put games into multiple folders and a Play Later section, so it is easy to keep track of games you want to play in the near future but might not even have installed right this second.Web browser
The PS3 and PS4 both had built-in web browsers as well as apps from other providers that would allow users to surf the web. However, the latest console doesn’t have any such feature, with Sony not bothering to add the ability as the company felt players would have many other options available if they wanted to browse the internet. In some respects, this makes a lot of sense. After all, the majority of players will likely have some sort of smart device, be it a cell phone or tablet, or have access to a computer. Throw in the fact that using a web browser without a keyboard and mouse or a touch screen is clunky, and it is understandable why so few people actually used the feature on previous PlayStation consoles.
Yet, there are still a few PS5 owners out there who have made their voices heard about wanting a built-in web browser. It would allow users to access services that are not available on the console via an app, such as streaming sites, and give users more choice about how they use the system. While there is a secret hidden way to access a browser on the PS5, players will want an officially supported method on the next piece of gaming hardware from Sony.Wireless charging
The PS5 does have one major advantage over the Xbox Series X|S in the way that the DualSense controller comes with a built-in rechargeable battery rather than using AA batteries. This saves people from having to buy new batteries or additional hardware and was something that was praised by many gamers when the PS5 was announced. The only downside to this is that the controller needs to be regularly charged up and to do this, users have to plug it into a power source using a USB-C connection.
While this isn’t exactly a deal breaker, the next PlayStation should try to incorporate wireless charging. This method of powering electronics is becoming more and more common in the world of technology, with most major smartphones supporting wireless charging. Adding the ability for players to charge up their controllers and other PlayStation accessories by placing them on the system would be a very useful move and get rid of the need to have several different cables on hand.Quick Resume
Sony’s PS5 certainly has a lot of unique features that give it many advantages over its competitors. But one big plus that the Xbox Series X|S has going for it is the Quick Resume feature. This effectively allows users to jump straight back into the action of a game they were previously playing without having to quit, save, and then reload the title from the main menu.
According to Microsoft, gamers can switch between different games as the Xbox Series X|S saves the state of the previous game, allowing them to instantly load back to exactly where they were previously. The system can even store three or more titles at the same time, giving players the option of quickly switching between multiple games.
