- PlayStation will reportedly offer full compatibility between the PS5 and the upcoming handheld.
- Games with additional development will benefit from improved performance, but patches will not be mandatory.
- The handheld is expected to run PS5 titles at lower resolution and frame rates.
A new PlayStation handheld has been rumored for the longest time, and a recent survey from the gaming giant has only added fuel to the fire. Reliable sources have also stated that this handheld will likely support PS5 games, albeit with some compromises.
Adding to the discussions, a prominent insider states that PlayStation will ensure out-of-the-box compatibility for all PS5 games on the handheld.
Why it matters: Barring the Nintendo Switch, current handhelds suffer from compatibility quirks that can prove problematic in various instances. As such, universal compatibility could give PlayStation a chance to break into the market.
As per Kepler, PS5 games should ‘just work’ on the upcoming PlayStation handheld. This likely means that Sony is aiming to deliver a seamless console experience on the handheld, making it a breeze to play the PS5’s entire library.
The leaker states that no additional patches will be required to ensure compatibility across games, although performance will differ from title to title. This is where extra effort from the developers will shine, making patched games more suitable for the lower-end hardware.
Due to the out-of-the-box support, games with more extensive graphical settings are likely to perform better on the PlayStation handheld. According to Kepler, this compatibility will come as a result of shader binary compatibility between the two consoles.
Previously, the leaker indicated that the handheld would require various resolution and frame rate compromises for PS5 titles. Therefore, PlayStation may also offer dedicated handheld presets for various games in the future.
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