- PlayStation 6 handheld model might have more power than most current-generation consoles
- PlayStation 6’s price predictions
- What it means for the current generation PlayStations, and to buy now or wait
Apparent leaks about Sony’s next generation of PlayStation hardware suggest that the PS6 will include a powerful handheld model. The tease comes as PlayStation’s latest console the PS5, comes closer to completing six years from its release.
Here’s what we know about the latest rumours and what it could mean for gamers.
Leaks at the power of Sony’s PlayStation 6 Handheld Model
In a post on gaming forum NeoGaf, prominent industry insider KeplerL2 has stated that the PlayStation 6’s long rumoured handheld model will outperform the Xbox Series S, suggesting that the portable iteration of Sony’s next hardware generation will host a GPU that’s ”a bit ahead” of Microsoft’s home console while ”massively” outpacing the Series S in terms of ray tracing and path tracing. KeplerL2 also states that the handheld’s updated version of PSSR, which allows PlayStation hardware to upscale its graphical performance, will be better than Nvidia’s current market-leading DLSS 4.5 technology. This presents a significant jump from the Nintendo Switch 2, which currently utilizes its own version of DLSS 2.
A fresh leak claims Sony's next-gen PS6 gaming handheld will crush current-gen consoles.https://t.co/cAaAq64eeU
— HotHardware (@HotHardware) April 1, 2026
PlayStation 6 Poratable
Rumours about the PlayStation 6 have been circulating for quit some time, with many suggesting that Sony would re-enter the portable console market in its next iteration of hardware. Unlike Sony’s PlayStation Portal, which allows PlayStation 5 owners to utilize the console’s Remote Play features or stream their library of games via the cloud, the portable PS6 is rumoured to stand as a traditional handheld experience, using the same library of titles as its home console counterpart.
This would be Sony’s first true handheld since PS Vita released in 2011. PS Vita was a well received by mostly everyone even developing a cult following among PlayStation fans, though later downfall in console’s poor sales lead to Sony officially discontinuing the portable device in 2019
Potential Pricing For PlayStation 6 and What This Means For The Buyers
With Sony significantly raising the prices of all PlayStation 5 models due to the current climate of console manufacturing costs, and VRAM and DRAM shortage caused by the AI industry’s massive demands are driving up component costs. a more affordable portable PlayStation 6 seems to be a perfect compromise for fans who would like to upgrade to the next generation of hardware as soon as possible.
While a portable version of a home console sure to compromise on some level of performance compared it’s home console counterpart, these rumours suggest that the drop-off in quality is likely less significant than ever with the help of upscaling and AI features.
Now despite the likelihood that a handheld PlayStation 6 would serve as a more cost-effective version of Sony’s upcoming console generation, the exact price is yet to be determined. many analysts predict that the PlayStation 6 may cost $1000 or more, and although it would likely be cheaper, a portable iteration of the system may still come with a decent price tag. Fans should be prepared to pay a premium price if they want to get their hands on the next generation of PlayStation hardware at launch
Wrapping up
So now fans who don’t own a PlayStation 5 or similar console, and are really looking forward to play GTA VI, are left with two options. to either wait and see the launch of PlayStation 6 with its prices and then decide or go for the PlayStation 5 right now as the prices just went up significantly in last few months and can continue to go even higher.
Sony is raising the price of its PS5 consoles:
— Tom Warren (@tomwarren) March 27, 2026
• PlayStation 5 – $549.99 to $649.99
• PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – $499.99 to $599.99
• PlayStation 5 Pro – $749.99 to $899.99
PS5 Digital has now increased by $200 since its launch price of $399.99 https://t.co/BD8tYiRZ3X
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