According to information from several sources gathered in a Reddit thread, Sony is considering a portable version of its future PlayStation 6. This version would not be intended to replace the home console, but to complete the ecosystem - a standalone model, this time, unlike the PS Portal, dedicated to streaming.
A portable PlayStation 6 with an AMD APU
It was the leaker Kepler_L2, known for his reliable information on AMD architectures, who started the rumor in mid-March. He claims that the SoC of the machine has been finalized between the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025.
The chip, logically an APU combining CPU and GPU, would be engraved in 3 nm and would have a thermal envelope of 15 W. It would have less than 40 computing units - several colleagues mention a configuration of 36 CU, like the standard PS5. For comparison, the Xbox Series S has 20; the PS5 Pro has an armada of 60 CU.
Performance situated between PS5 and Xbox Series S
However, we should not expect a generational leap compared to current home consoles. If we have cited The reason for the PS5's lack of performance is that it would be a portable PS6 that would aim for a performance level positioned between the two. Indeed, as a portable device, it would involve compromises on definition and/or fluidity. Quite simply because of the constraints linked to autonomy, heat dissipation and its reduced format.
That said, the experience would remain adapted to a smaller screen, which would limit the visual impact of a drop in definition. The primary objective would be to enable PS5 games to run smoothly under "correct" conditions.
Furthermore, fans of polished visuals can rest assured: this would not be a hybrid console like the Switch or Switch 2, but rather a separate device designed for mobile use. The home version of the PlayStation 6 would be significantly more powerful.
According to rumors, Sony is planning a launch in 2027 or even 2028. This timeline naturally raises questions about the relevance of such a machine at this time. Especially since the company would not be alone in this niche: Microsoft would also be working on a portable console, developed in collaboration with Asus. With a much closer timing, since this portable Xbox would be released this year.
Source: Reddit
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