In view of the increasing prices, many gamers look at fear towards the new PS6 handheld-and how expensive it could be. The upcoming Rog Xbox Ally and the Xbox Ally X are the latest examples of systems that are more expensive than expected at first. According to Insider Keplerl2, Sony’s alleged “Canis” could only cost around $ 500 despite impressive performance.
The UVP named by Keplerl2 would make the PS6 handheld competitive to Switch 2. Without an enclosed game, Nintendo’s console demands an investment of $ 450. As with the original switch, the gaming giant could also increase the Switch 2 price until the Canis appears. Windows 11 handhelds appeal to another audience, but the ROG Xbox Ally costs $ 599.99, while the ROG Xbox Ally X costs $ 999.99.
When asked about the new Playstation handheld, the insider explained why it could be more affordable. In the resetera forums, Keplerl2 argues that the ROG Xbox Ally is a “niche product that is manufactured and sold by Asus with a profit”. It is of the opinion that Sony can keep the costs low – thanks to a more efficient SoC that enables the use of further cheaper components.
Which PS6 handheld specifications can buyers expect for $ 500?
Even at $ 500, the Canis could probably run PS4, PS5 and PS6 games-albeit in handheld mode and after updates. According to reports, its APU would provide four AMD-Zen-6C cores for gaming tasks and two more energy-efficient Zen-6 cores for the operating system. Meanwhile, the GPU would benefit from the RDNA-5 architecture currently being developed. Players could expect more efficient ray tracing with optimized frame rates at the same time.
Should the leaks of Moore’s Law is Dead The Playstation handheld and the Switch 2 will share a hybrid design. In dock mode, the GPU could increase its clock rates from 1.2 GHz to 1.6 GHz.
As Keplerl2 notes, the choice of display technology will have a significant impact on the price of the PS6 handheld. Only a non-OLED screen could keep the costs near the $ 500 brand. Players were able to observe a similar concession at Nintendo with the Switch 2 and at Asus with the ROG Xbox Ally.
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