- Insider says that the upcoming PlayStation handheld will feature a stronger GPU in comparison to the Xbox Series S.
- Current leaks point to a 24GB shared memory for the hardware.
- The PlayStation handheld is speculated to launch in the holiday period of 2027 alongside the PS6.
Sony is set to return to the handheld market with the next generation of PlayStation consoles. So far, details on the handheld have been scarce, but now, a new report has suggested what to really expect from the mini-factor hardware.
Insider now says that the PlayStation handheld will have a stronger GPU in comparison to the Xbox Series S.
Why it matters: It is exciting to see Sony pack so much punch in a smaller hardware form, and if it is stronger than the Xbox Series S, expect it to make a big impact in the handheld market.
This claim comes from known insider Kelper2, who compared the GPU power for the upcoming Xbox Series S and the PlayStation handheld, saying that the latter features a more powerful GPU than the former, with a bit of improvement in Raster and is “massively ahead” in Ray Tracing and Path Tracing.
Moreover, he also talked about FSR 5 and PSSR 3, saying it will be better than the current DLSS 4.5.
In terms of specs, current leaks suggest 24GB of shared memory for the PlayStation handheld, and despite having 6GB less memory than the PS6, it won’t hold the bigger console back.
Compared to the ROG Xbox Ally X, the PlayStation handheld is stronger in comparison and was previously suggested to cost $500 if launched without an OLED screen. However, things have changed for the worse now, and with inflated component prices and poor macroeconomic conditions, the hardware could be more expensive.
Expect a 2027 holiday launch for the PlayStation handheld alongside the PS6 and the Xbox ‘Project Helix.’
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