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[DeepEnigma]

PSP/Vita Resurrection done in the way of Steam Deck.

Bet.

Or... Wireless PSVR since that was leaked in the new firmware with a battery level.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Thanks for that clarification.

HeisenbergFX4 Updated thread title so this is clear

Thank you, was just in the process of updating my post

 

[Brucey]

Thank you for the clarification, I sure felt this was the next Xbox

Man you are playing with Xbox fans emotions lol it must be a rollercoaster.

 

[Darsxx82]

EDIT: Clarified in the OP

 

[Brucey]

PSP/Vita Resurrection done in the way of Steam Deck.

Bet.

Or... Wireless PSVR since that was leaked in the new firmware with a battery level.

Big chip for ps6, smaller for portable? Seems too early for prototypes tho.

 

[XXL]

So knowing if this is Playstation now.

I hope this is a Vita 2/PS6 situation and Not a Series S/Series X situation.

I personally think Playstation should just leave Nintendo alone and put all of their focus on Home Consoles.

I know some don't agree with that, but I thinks it's the proper strategy.

Depending on the specifics obviously.

 

[Topher]

Damn....so we gonna have Xbox vs PlayStation battling in the handheld space?

Warriors....

 

[Physiognomonics]

Can only be home console + handheld to compete against Steam Deck. I really don't see them doing a Series S-X thing again.

What they should do is put their own store on their handheld and stop selling their games on PC. They don't make any money there anyways with the cost of ports and Steam's 30% tax. Their PC studios would be better at porting their games on their own handheld.

 

[ReBurn]

If Sony does two console specs next gen that's a good thing if you care about a premium spec. If they only do one SoC you're just going to get the low-end console. They care more about mass market reach than catering to the premium segment.

The low end console will just hold the high end console back. It is known.

 

[intbal]

Damn....so we gonna have Xbox vs PlayStation battling in the handheld space?

Not really.
The Xbox will likely be a Windows Handheld. It will be competing with ROG Ally, Steam Deck, etc.
They won't be making a dedicated handheld console.
Just my speculation, though.

 

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How much better off would Xbox had been if series S was a handheld?

 

[DeepEnigma]

So knowing if this is Playstation now.

I hope this is a Vita 2/PS6 situation and Not a Series S/Series X situation.

I personally think Playstation should just leave Nintendo alone and put all of their focus on Home Consoles.

I know some don't agree with that, but I thinks it's the proper strategy.

Depending on the specifics obviously.

Remember... this is still in play and would be a smaller SoC

 

[GHG]

PS6 S
The reviews are in:

"Doesn't hold back development even a little bit."
"I didn't even notice the lack of disc drive."

Not sure why you think the behaviour you and your ilk have exhibited is normal.

You have to be joking if you think playstation fans would be supportive of a S/X situation considering the shit show it's created for Xbox this generation.

 

[Kurotri]

So it looks like both MS and Sony are going for the expensive console and affordable handheld combo next-gen. Very interesting times ahead of us. With Switch 2 and Steam Deck on top we are really gonna have handhelds being the main attraction.

 

[Xyphie]

The low end console will just hold the high end console back. It is known.

Without the low-end you won't get to those 90M sales. Would you rather be held back by PS5 still getting software in 2034?

 

[jm89]

Not a chance this is a series x and s situation.

They'd have to be out their minds considering what Xbox is facing this gen.

PS6 + steamdeck like handheld would make sense.

 

[ReBurn]

Without the low-end you won't get to those 90M sales. Would you rather be held back by PS5 still getting software in 2034?

I don't play sales so I don't care about that.

 

[digital_ghost]

Damn....so we gonna have Xbox vs PlayStation battling in the handheld space?

Warriors....

Lets hope they don't have expensive ass proprietary memory cards. Though i don't think Microsoft can resist.

 

[Physiognomonics]

I am predicting they will:

- Put their own store (and only their) on their Playstation Deck
- Stop porting (wasting) their games on PC (well actually Steam which is their main competitor).
- Ask their teams dedicated to PC ports to port their games on their handheld instead

 

[ExtendEmbraceExtinguish]

Imagine Sony handheld with SOTN remake as launch exclusive

Nice. But nothing will be exclusive.

 

[killatopak]

One thing I trust about Sony handhelds were their build quality and ergonomics. Love them.

Unfortunately they absolutely suck at supporting them with first party games. I would buy one if it just played indie games. That’s practically what my Vita amounted to on the second half of the lifespan other than obscure japanese third party games which I did like as well. Just almost non-existent first party and western support was a death sentence. That and the huge portable games not being released like MH.

 

[ExtendEmbraceExtinguish]

Not a chance this is a series x and s situation.

They'd have to be out their minds considering what Xbox is facing this gen.

PS6 + steamdeck like handheld would make sense.

Disagree as Sony is seen as the face of premium gaming (consoles).

 

[XXL]

They'd have to be out their minds considering what Xbox is facing this gen.

PS6 + steamdeck like handheld would make sense.

 

[Fortuneelsewhere]

Not necessarily X/S situation.. if the base console is already a generational upgrade regarding ps5 the premium sku will be just that a premium way to play games over base ps6…

 

[ExtendEmbraceExtinguish]

I am predicting they will:

- Put their own store (and only their) on their Playstation Deck
- Stop porting (wasting) their games on PC (well actually Steam which is their main competitor).
- Ask their teams dedicated to PC ports to port their games on their handheld instead

The only way that would be possible is to have a few massive gaas titles that print money to keep their software afloat via funding. A separate store on pc would be a hard sell considering epic vs steam.

 

[XXL]

This may be a PS6/PS Portal 2 situation.

That makes a ton of sense.

 

[ThisIsMyDog]

smaller SOC is for PSVR3, i can bet someone life on that (not mine cuz im not sure abut that)

 

[Rudius]

I hope there is no PS6S. Just keep PS5 around as the cheaper option.

 

[XXL]

smaller SOC is for PSVR3, i can bet someone life on that (not mine cuz im not sure abut that)

PSVR 3?

I fucking love my PSVR 2 I use it on PS5 and PC all the time. It's one of the reasons I'm soooo excited for PS5 Pro.

 

[StereoVsn]

Damn....so we gonna have Xbox vs PlayStation battling in the handheld space?

Warriors....

What if … Steam Deck 2 enters the chat!?

 

[lughnasadh123]

We're not going to get a Sony handheld beyond a beefed up Portal.

 

[Investor9872]

This may be a PS6/PS Portal 2 situation.

That makes a ton of sense.

This. The affordable SOC can easily be the Portal 2, though, I wish we will be getting the Vita 2 instead. I'll pay $700 for that handheld if it had good specs!

 

[GoldenEye98]

Wouldn't be shocked if Sony did a dual-tier console launch next gen.

With chip costs increasing it makes sense to do your base/pro console at the start of the gen imo.

 

[Physiognomonics]

The only way that would be possible is to have a few massive gaas titles that print money to keep their software afloat via funding. A separate store on pc would be a hard sell considering epic vs steam.

If they release their own handheld + store and keep releasing their games on Steam then their handheld would compete against their games sold on Steam Deck! Most people will prefer keeping their games on Steam ecosystem and their handheld will fail.

 

[Topher]

We're not going to get a Sony handheld beyond a beefed up Portal.

I don't know. Word was a couple of weeks ago that Sony was watching the handheld market with a lot of interest.

 

[HerjansEagleFeeder]

I wonder if Larian studios approve of this strategy. Maybe their next game will outright skip the smaller SKU for PS6?

 

[alucard0712_rus]

handheld + console. lets go

For real. 1080p handheld or 4K home console.

 

[Bernardougf]

Thats it 499 console and 699 pro console from the get go. Or 599/799 ... finally

 

[GoldenEye98]

I wonder if Larian studios approve of this strategy. Maybe their next game will outright skip the smaller SKU for PS6?

It will obviously be the developers fault then...

 

[SweetTooth]

I have a similar idea in my mind for PS6! Its interesting that Sony is considering this approach

 

[Brucey]

Remember... this is still in play and would be a smaller SoC

Is that the charge level of the VR controllers?

 

[Panajev2001a]

@KeplerL2 Posted this in the PS6 price thread but I felt it was new thread worthy

Is it possible they are just two options?

 

[DeepEnigma]

Is that the charge level of the VR controllers?

No, the VR controllers is the middle icon.

That is a headset icon with a battery level, something the current PSVR2 does not have.

 

[PeteBull]

so... four years out?

yups, likely we gonna get ps6 holidays 2028

 

[Brucey]

No, the VR controllers is the middle icon.

That is a headset icon with a battery level, something the current PSVR2 does not have.

Ah, I confused the other icon with the new style earbuds.

 

[Dorfdad]

After seeing Sony target $699/799 euros, i think MS is going for $999 minimum.

The handheld will be 'affordable' at $599 and compete with Nintendo switch.

No idea what OS will they be using but i highly doubt they will partner up with Steam.

This those of you wanting 399 consoles going forward you better be prepared to ride out ps5 series x for another 7 years.

This also probably means cross gen games are going to be with us much longer next gen as sales will definitely not hit 120 million units with 800+ consoles.

 

[HerjansEagleFeeder]

I have a similar idea in my mind for PS6! Its interesting that Sony is considering this approach

You should hire one of Nintendos lawyers to sue them into submission to pay you royalties for it.

 

[lughnasadh123]

I don't know. Word was a couple of weeks ago that Sony was watching the handheld market with a lot of interest.

Not sure how it would make sense for them when they rule the home console space and have a great complimentary product with the Portal that has room to improve while not holding them back on greater fidelity and fps. Not to mention the handheld field is already incredibly crowded with great products with Switch 2 about to throwdown, a potential MS handheld, and the inevitable SD2.

 

[rm082e]

Is it possible they're going with a more modest design and a higher end design for now, but will eventually focus on just one? Like maybe they want to keep their options open and see what the economy is like 2 years from now when they have to start narrowing down their decisions?

 

[Kaiserstark]

MLID also said that Sony and AMD were working on a handled. The first SOC is probably for a home console which will be expensive and the other for a portable one which will be more affordable.