تُشير الشائعات إلى أن PlayStation 6 قد يحتوي على نسخة هجينة قابلة للتركيب، مصممة لمنافسة نجاح Nintendo Switch ونسخها التالية. على الرغم من أن التفاصيل ما زالت غير مؤكدة، فإن هذا الجهاز - الذي قد يكون له اسم كودي "Canis" - قد يعمل كنسخة مماثلة لنظام "Series S"، ولكن من غير الواضح ما إذا كان سيقوم بتشغيل ألعاب PS6 بشكل مباشر أو يعتمد على البث، تمامًا مثل "Portal 2" الافتراضية. ومع ذلك، من المرجح للغاية أن يدعم التشغيل المباشر لألعاب PS4. يعتقد البعض أن وضع توفير الطاقة في PS5 هو في الواقع يستعد للأعمال الفنية للاستخدام المتناسق مع هذا الجهاز، مع فوائد بيئية كسبب ثانوي.
وفقًا للمصدر المعروف "Moore’s Law Is Dead"، يمكن أن يكون Canis صغيرًا بشكل ملحوظ - مشابه في الحجم لـ GPD Win4 أو الأصلية Switch - بسبب متطلبات وحدة تبريد بقوة 15 واط فقط، وهو أقل بكثير من العديد من أجهزة الكمبيوتر المحمولة. قد يسمح هذا الشكل الصغير له بالظهور كنسخة أكبر قليلاً من PlayStation Vita مع تحكمات DualSense، مما يميّزه عن المنافسين الأكبر حجمًا مثل Steam Deck وSwitch 2. أما بالنسبة للعلامة التجارية، وإذا دعم اللعب المباشر لألعاب PS6، فقد يتم تسويقه كـ "PS6 Portable Edition" أو "Hybrid Edition". وإذا اعتمد على البث، فقد يتم تسميته بـ PSP3 أو Portal 2.
As someone who owns a Switch 2 and Steam Deck and is eagerly anticipating Sony’s next portable, I would find it unusual if they made it that small. Current handheld screen sizes are typically 7 to 8 inches, which is significantly larger than the Vita. Since the Switch 2 includes haptics, we can likely expect those along with the standard DualSense controller layout common to modern consoles.
What matters most to me is native PS4 compatibility—PS5 support would be ideal—without being forced into streaming. I loved the PS4 but feel the PS5 lost its charm with a clunky interface and excessive focus on streaming services.
The rumors differ slightly from that. They suggest three versions of the next generation are in development, though that doesn’t guarantee they’ll all release. These include the traditional PS6 console, a portal for playing PS4/5 games, and a console version of the portable device.
The image shown won’t represent the portable version, as it’s expected to be larger—similar to existing PC gaming handhelds, but more like an actual device than just a portal.
It won’t have a smaller screen than the Portal. Launching with a screen smaller than the Switch 1 in 2026 or later would make it seem like an inferior device.
Based on the post, it’s likely around the size of a Switch 1 or GPD Win4, if not larger.
It will likely be larger and just as bulky as other handhelds. I doubt it will have a smaller screen than the Portal, and there is no reason for them not to match its ergonomics or adopt a similar form factor to other PC handhelds.
It would not include any gimmicks, such as rear touch or cellular service. Instead, it would feature a complete DualSense control layout, with the screen taking the place of the touchpad.
This is a great concept! If the PSP3 rumors are accurate, the PS6 Canis might resemble something like this.
It will likely resemble a bulkier PS Portal.
Sony wouldn’t release a Vita 2 without L2/R2/L3/R3, but this is still a cool concept.
I forgot to mention that it would essentially be a DualSense with a screen, without any fancy gimmicks like rear touch.
No, the APU is 15W, but the entire portable system draws more than just the APU. It will likely be around 25W total, similar to the Deck in size. The Deck’s APU also draws 15W, but the overall system can use up to 25W.
If the total were only 15W, it wouldn’t be very powerful—that would be comparable to a 5W chip.
I must have missed that detail. That would make more sense, and in that case it would likely just be a bulkier version of the Portal.
Most people don’t actually want a flat design. Devices like the Switch no longer fit in pockets and are typically carried in bags similar to those used for a MacBook. Since they’re transported the same way, it doesn’t make sense to sacrifice ergonomics and comfort.
Additionally, most people don’t use these devices outdoors. Nintendo’s own research confirmed this for the Switch.
We’re likely to see a device with a larger surface area but a sleeker profile than the Deck.
A new PlayStation portable would likely resemble the PS Portal in design, perhaps with smaller grips for a more compact size. It should definitely include clickable analog sticks and L2/R2 triggers.
At this point, I have no interest in new consoles. They’re under-optimized, aggressively monetized, and offer minimal improvement over what was playable over a decade ago. Plus, you have to pay a huge price to get started. I’ll stick with my original Vita.
I would definitely play something like this. The PSP and Vita were great for their time, but now I prefer being able to play my home console library anywhere.
You’ll pay over $600 for the handheld, $70 or more per game, and at least $20 per month before any in-game fees. I’ll pass.
It will support both native gameplay and streaming, similar to current home consoles.