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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Stand-Alone PlayStation Handheld Rumor Corroborated by Another Insider
Every day, it seems we are getting closer to actually getting another . The latest update regarding the console corroborates previous rumors of its existence, as well as its launch window. On NeoGAF, insider HeisenbergFX4 claims a 'full blown' PlayStation handheld is in the works. They do iterate that this would not fall within the PlayStation Portal pricing, which is currently $200, and will launch 'somewhere around' the PlayStation 6 launch. Last month, leaker KeplerL2 confirmed the existence of the PlayStation handheld. They claimed that it would not be as powerful as a PS5, but would be backwards compatible with the console at launch, which they confirmed would be part of the PS6 family. Although it seems like all the clues are pointing to PlayStation making a new handheld, take these rumors with a grain of salt. Sony has not formally revealed a handheld just yet. The industry changes on a dime, so what might be real right now may not be real in the next few days. We'll just have to wait and see. While Sony has yet to reveal a new PlayStation handheld console, they have stated that they do intend to focus on peripherals like the PlayStation Portal in its Corporate Strategy & Earnings Announcement Presentation. 'We also plan to focus on strong and profitable peripherals such as PlayStation Portal where our recently introduced beta cloud streaming feature allows users to enjoy their games on the go more easily,' reads Sony's statement. This could be taken in several ways. This could mean Sony plans to iterate on its successful game streaming handheld device. This could hint at the rumored PS6 handheld. This could mean both. Regardless, Sony is putting a focus on peripherals like these handheld devices, which is a nice update for PlayStation fans. The post Stand-Alone PlayStation Handheld Rumor Corroborated by Another Insider appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Microsoft could launch Xbox handheld console with custom AMD chip: Report
Microsoft is reportedly working on its own handheld Xbox gaming console, and new information about its hardware has emerged. While Asus is set to release an Xbox-branded handheld device soon, Microsoft's version is believed to feature a custom processor developed by AMD. This move comes ahead of Microsoft's planned launch of a next-generation gaming console expected in 2027, which aims to compete with the rumoured PlayStation 6. According to a leak shared on the NeoGAF forums by user KeplerL2, Microsoft will equip its handheld device with a custom low-power accelerated processing unit (APU) designed by AMD. The leak does not include further details on the chip's power use or technical design. This custom AMD chip is said to power the "real" Xbox handheld console coming directly from Microsoft, which differentiates it from other Xbox-branded handhelds made by third-party manufacturers such as Asus. Also read: Apple Arcade to add UNO: Arcade edition, What the Car? and more in June game lineup Other Xbox-branded handheld devices from different manufacturers will likely use a variety of processors. These include AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme, Intel's Lunar or Panther Lake CPUs, Nvidia's N1, and the Snapdragon X Elite 2. Earlier rumours suggested Microsoft's device might use an ARM-based chip, which raised questions about its ability to run older Xbox games. If the leak holds true, the custom AMD processor could allow better compatibility with a wider range of Xbox titles. Also read: Google I/O 2025: AI Mode rolls out in Search, know how it will benefit users No official release date has been announced for Microsoft's handheld console. Meanwhile, Asus is expected to launch its Xbox-branded model soon. The Asus ROG Ally 2 recently appeared on the US FCC website along with the 'Project Kennan' variant, which features a black finish and an Xbox button. The black version reportedly uses an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme (36W) APU and 64GB of RAM, while a white version comes with a less powerful AMD Aeirth Plus (20W) APU. Both models are expected to have a 7-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. Also read: Google I/O 2025: Gemini Live with camera now free for everyone, Veo 3 for AI Ultra and other reveals Asus has hinted at a new ROG Ally console with upgraded hardware, although it did not confirm if it will carry the Xbox brand. Microsoft responded to Asus's social media post with a meme, which may indicate ongoing collaboration on the Project Kennan handheld device. Mobile finder: iPhone 16 LATEST price, specs and all details
Metro
22-04-2025
- Metro
PS6 handheld may need patches to run PS5 games properly claims insider
The rumoured PlayStation portable will likely only play PS5 games, as a leaker claims to have additional information. The next generation of consoles is increasingly looking like it will become a war of handheld devices, as Microsoft and Sony both look to compete against the Nintendo Switch 2. Microsoft has confirmed some kind of Xbox handheld is in the works, alongside its next generation console, but the picture is less clear with Sony. The company launched the PlayStation Portal for the PlayStation 5 to considerable success, and several rumours since indicate another handheld is in development to coincide with the PlayStation 6. Whether this is another PlayStation Portal or a successor to the PS Vita are unclear, but a new rumour suggests it might be more closely tied to the PlayStation 5 than Sony's home console. According to leaker KeplerL2, who previously revealed accurate specs for the PS5 Pro console, the next PlayStation handheld will 'definitely run' PlayStation 5 games but 'not at the same resolution/FPS' as the home console. In response to someone who asked if current gen games will require patches to run on the handheld system, KeplerL2 replied: '[As far as I know] it has shader binary compatibility so it should 'just work' but performance may not be great without a patch.' This suggests PlayStation 5 games will require some kind of update to properly function on the device, in the same vein as the Steam Deck Verified label on Valve's portable. If the next Sony handheld runs PlayStation 5 games at a lower resolution, this suggests PlayStation 6 games (assuming they are a sizeable upgrade) will likely not run on the system at all – or if they do they'll be a significant downgrade. If Sony is looking to emulate the PlayStation Portal though, it's possible PlayStation 6 titles could run on the device via remote play instead, while the downgraded PlayStation 5 games could potentially operate without being tethered to an internet connection. More Trending Nothing has been announced about any new PlayStation handheld, so it's entirely possible none of this happens, but the amount of rumours suggests Sony is cooking up some kind of portable device. We'll just have to wait and see if it can run games without a home system. Earlier this year, the same leaker claimed the PlayStation 6 will launch in late 2027. If this is true, and a handheld is planned for around the same time, it's likely any portable device will not be a massive improvement over the Switch 2 or Steam Deck, unless it carries a hefty price tag. The Switch 2 can run current gen games but, based on footage we've seen of Star Wars Outlaws, they are noticeably downgraded. Other current gen games are confirmed for the system too, including Split Fiction and Borderlands 4, but we'll have to see how they perform when the new console launches on June 5, 2025. Beyond any potential handheld, Sony's biggest challenge is convincing people to upgrade to a PlayStation 6, at a time when many people haven't even made the jump from the PlayStation 4. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Steel Seed review – Assassin's Creed meets Halo on a budget MORE: Michael Bay to turn Sega 80s classic into a movie: amazing soundtrack guaranteed MORE: Insiders claim Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remaster could release today after reveal
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
New PS6 Handheld Rumor Is Already Worrying Players
Sony's rumored new , which will supposedly be part of the PS6 family, may have had one of its specs leaked. A known AMD insider has asked players to temper expectations as the portable device won't be as powerful as the PS5. The rumor comes from KeplerL2, who was the first person to leak the existence of the upcoming handheld before their report was corroborated by others including Digital Foundry. According to the leaker, the device will pack a 15W system-on-a-chip on 3nm. In layman's terms, don't expect the PS6 handheld to be on par with the PS5. This doesn't mean that it won't be able to run PS5 games. It'll just do so on lower resolutions and frame rates due to lower memory bandwidth. 'Hard to estimate performance since it's using an unreleased GPU uArch, but I think it's somewhere between Xbox Series S and PS5,' Kepler added. Although we expected this to be the case, some players have expressed concerns about Sony releasing an 'underpowered' handheld in presence of PC handhelds. However, we doubt that the idea here is to have a portable version of a high-end console or PC that costs an arm and a leg. What do our readers think? The post New PS6 Handheld Rumor Is Already Worrying Players appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.
