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Who really knows what Sony has planned for its next-generation hardware? The company faces significant decisions if it aims for a 2027 release, especially as costs continue to rise across the tech industry. Increasing expenses for components—driven by AI industry demands and global economic challenges like tariffs—have driven the price of the PS5 Pro up to a record-high $899.99.
Some speculate that the PS6 could retail for as much as $1,000 if it launches next year, though there’s ongoing debate about whether Sony would actually set such a high price.
Another pressing question is how Sony will handle the console’s handheld version. Longtime followers are aware of strong evidence suggesting the Japanese tech giant is working on a dedicated PS6 portable device that will share its game library with other Sony consoles.
In a NeoGAF discussion about the rumored handheld’s specs, notorious insider KeplerL2 claimed that its GPU surpasses the Xbox Series S in rasterization and is significantly ahead in ray tracing. He also mentioned that Sony’s AI-upscaling technology, PSSR, developed with AMD for the PS5 Pro, could allow the device to deliver more power in a compact form.
It remains uncertain whether this handheld will be capable of playing full PS6 titles. Given the likelihood of a lengthy cross-generation period, the device’s primary purpose may differ from traditional gaming consoles. Recently, there have been rumors suggesting that the device might even be dockable, similar to the anticipated Switch 2.
However, details are still sketchy. Could Sony really introduce an expensive, dockable handheld alongside its next big console? And even without current price hikes, would owning both devices be cost-prohibitive? We’ll have to wait for Sony’s official announcement to get a clearer picture, and that assumes their plans haven’t shifted.
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