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- A reliable PlayStation insider has discussed leaked specifications of Sony’s upcoming handheld.
- This portable hardware will feature 4 Zen 6c CPU cores and 12-20 RDNA 5 CUs for half of the PS5’s rasterization performance.
- These specifications should also be able to outperform the Xbox ROG Ally X at a lower price.
As part of the next generation plans, Sony is reported to be working on a PlayStation handheld to compete against the ROG Xbox Ally X and Nintendo Switch 2.
A new leak has also highlighted this handheld’s potential specifications, revealing an interesting power dynamic between the handheld and its competitors. According to an insider, the PlayStation handheld will be half as capable as the current-generation PS5.
Why it matters: This would make the portable console significantly more capable than the PS4 in a small form factor, making it appealing for a large gaming audience.
In a new video, Moore’s Law is Dead discussed leaked specifications of the PS6 and PlayStation handheld. Codenamed ‘Canis,’ this handheld is expected to ship with 4 Zen 6c CPU cores and 12-20 RDNA 5 CUs running at no more than 2GHz.
He further stated that the portable console would target a 15W TBP, with the power requirement allowing Sony to make a compact design. As per the insider, these specifications should net 50% of the PS5’s raster performance.
For context, the PS5 originally shipped with 36 RDNA 2 CUs. The upcoming handheld is also said to be more capable at ray tracing than the PS5, mainly due to the upgraded RDNA 5 GPU architecture.
Elsewhere, Xbox’s ROG Ally X handheld is mentioned in the video, with the insider stating that ‘Canis’ should be more capable at a cheaper price. He wraps up the video by saying the console should launch in late 2027 or early 2028.
This also suggests the PS6 will arrive around the same time, making the PS5’s lifespan much shorter than initially anticipated. Moreover, the insider believes Sony will target a $400-500 price point for the hardware to compete with the Nintendo Switch 2.
This would make the PlayStation handheld quite affordable for its specifications.
Because Moore’s Law is Dead has been accurate with information related to the PS5 Pro in the past, this leak could be the very first bit of accurate details regarding Sony’s next-generation plans. Still, it may be worth taking the specifications with a slight pinch of salt until more details arrive from other sources.
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