What if the PlayStation 6 was also a handheld console? This wild rumor has been stirring up the gaming community recently, sparked by YouTuber “Moore’s Law Is Dead.” Alleged internal documents suggest Sony is developing a portable version of their upcoming console, codenamed “Canis,” that might match the PS5 in terms of power.
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PlayStation’s Answer to the Switch
The YouTuber, known for previously leaking accurate technical info, claims that Sony is planning a major comeback in the handheld console market. Moving away from the PlayStation Portal streaming, this would be a real console that runs games natively.
The design is said to be heavily inspired by the Nintendo Switch: a handheld that can also be docked to a TV, providing extra power for big-screen gaming. This would be Sony’s first true handheld since the PS Vita’s unfortunate flop.
More Powerful than a PS5 in Ray Tracing?
The rumored specs, allegedly from AMD partner documents, are impressive. The console is expected to feature future Zen 6 architecture for the CPU and RDNA 5 for graphics.
When docked, the console might reach 55% to 75% of the PS5’s power for standard game processing. However, with its new architecture, it could outperform the PS5 in games that utilize Ray Tracing. There’s also talk of full backward compatibility with PS4 and PS5 games.
Launching in 2027?
According to the leak, this handheld wouldn’t be a standalone product but rather a part of the upcoming PS6 lineup. It’s expected to launch alongside the main home console in fall 2027.
Of course, these details should be taken with a grain of salt. The source, though previously accurate, is not infallible, and the launch is still a long way off, giving Sony plenty of time to adjust their plans.
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What’s the Verdict?
If this rumor pans out, it could mark a significant strategic shift for Sony. Having ceded the hybrid console market to Nintendo, the Japanese giant might finally be tapping into the power of this format to match current gaming habits.
The idea of a sort of “Nintendo Switch Pro” that is powerful enough to play the vast PS5 library on the go is a compelling proposition. This could completely reshape the console market. The big question remains whether Sony can deliver such a machine at a reasonable price. And you, would a handheld PlayStation as powerful as a PS5 be a dream come true for you?