New leaks suggest Sony is preparing PlayStation 6 and a portable console, with features like power-saving mode and PlayGo technology. Expected to be affordable under $1000.
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New leaks have surfaced online, suggesting Sony is already actively preparing for the next generation of consoles. According to insiders, the PlayStation 6 could arrive sooner than expected, with the shift to the new generation already influencing the company's current development work.
One key hint is the so-called power-saving mode. Sources believe this mode actually serves as the foundation for a future PlayStation portable console. Its architecture reportedly matches the supposed specifications of a handheld device, including computational thread distribution and energy-efficient cores.
Further evidence comes from a new PlayGo technology appearing in PS5 developer tools. This technology allows only the necessary game assets to be loaded for a specific device version, resembling Xbox's Smart Delivery system. The separate optimization for the power-saving mode looks like preparation for launching a new device with different specifications.
Insiders also claim Sony is gradually phasing out legacy solutions in favor of cross-platform tools focused on the future generation. All this indicates that the PlayStation 6 and an associated portable system are in active development and could appear in the foreseeable future.
For buyers, this is interesting because the new console is expected to be relatively affordable. Preliminary data suggests Sony is betting on cheaper production and component optimization, which could keep the cost below the $1000 mark and make the device mainstream.