New leaks from YouTube channel Moore’s Law Is Dead indicate Sony may be preparing a PlayStation 6 handheld device. The channel's sources claim Sony's PS5 Power Saver Mode aligns with leaked PS6 handheld specs for backwards compatibility. Sony is also developing a system called PlayGo similar to Xbox Smart Delivery.
Sony has instructed developers to optimize PlayStation 5 games for the console's Power Saver Mode, which Moore’s Law Is Dead describes as a potential foundation for PS6 handheld support. The channel's sources state that this mode's internal workings match previously leaked specifications for the handheld, positioning it to compete with devices like the Nintendo Switch 2. Sony appears to prioritize this mode over enhancements for the PlayStation 5 Pro, according to the leak. Moore’s Law Is Dead reports that PlayStation is creating PlayGo, an equivalent to Xbox’s Smart Delivery, which would allow tailored downloads for cross-generation play. Sources claim the PS5 Power Saver Mode will receive dedicated packaging in PlayGo, suggesting it forms the basis for a full platform. Sony plans to phase out certain PS4 features this spring and urges studios to adopt cross-generation development kits for improved online services. The company intends to provide more transition details soon. These moves signal that a PlayStation 6 launch could occur as early as 2027, seven years after the PS5 debuted in 2020.
