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[RetroGamingUK]

Sony’s new PS5 Power Saver mode sounds ideal for a PlayStation handheld

Sony might be getting ready for a PS5 portable

www.theverge.com

Sony is starting to test a new Power Saver mode for PS5 consoles that will allow games to "run with lower power consumption." The Power Saver mode is being revealed as part of a new PS5 system update beta today, which lets you to pair a DualSense controller with multiple devices.

The new PS5 Power Saver mode will scale back game performance in favor of lower power consumption, and sounds ideal for Sony's rumored PlayStation handheld. "While this feature won't be available during the beta phase, once it officially launches, supported PS5 games will scale back performance and will allow your PS5 to reduce its power consumption when the feature is enabled optionally by gamers," says Shuzo Kikuchi, vice president of product management at Sony Interactive Entertainment.

 

[Bojanglez]

I love them hiding this under the guise of trying to achieve net-zero. How can devs not want to support such a lofty aim, the fact that a handheld may come that utilises this and may increase their sales should sweeten the pot.

 

[RetroGamingUK]

I love them hiding this under the guise of trying to achieve net-zero. How can devs not want to support such a lofty aim, the fact that a handheld may come that utilises this and may increase their sales should sweeten the pot.

Indeed

It suggests to me that they aim to have all PS5 games running on PS5 handheld, and that thorough testing (including base PS5 console users) will be done on games well in advance of launch.

 

[rofif]

Handheld makes no sense unless it's a tiny thing like a psp.

Portal is just. Better because you play games at full ps5 quality. It only needs oled and hdr

 

[saintjules]

Already discussed

Rumor Trailer  Thread 'PlayStation 5 Leak Reveals New ‘Low Power’ Mode, Fueling Handheld Console Reports'

Jun 7, 2025

PlayStation 5 Leak Reveals New 'Low Power' Mode, Fueling Handheld Console Reports

A new leak suggests Sony is rolling out a "low power" mode for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro to developers, with ongoing rumors about a PlayStation handheld console in the works

thegamepost.com

In his latest livestream, he revealed Sony is quietly rolling out a "low power" mode for the PS5 and PS5 Pro, something that might tie directly into all the handheld talk.

Details on PS5 and PS5 Pro's Low Power Mode
According to Moore's Law Is Dead, Sony has started briefing developers about a new "low power" mode for both the PlayStation 5 and the PlayStation 5 Pro. This information comes from multiple documents and sources he says he's seen, although Sony hasn't said anything...

• IbizaPocholo
• Replies: 162
• Forum: Gaming Discussion

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[Killjoy-NL]

Handheld makes no sense unless it's a tiny thing like a psp.

Portal is just. Better because you play games at full ps5 quality. It only needs oled and hdr

This.

Portal also has the benefit of being forward compatible, so it should just work with PS6.

 

[asdasdasdbb]

Handheld makes no sense unless it's a tiny thing like a psp.

Portal is just. Better because you play games at full ps5 quality. It only needs oled and hdr

You need a PS5 too though.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Handheld makes no sense unless it's a tiny thing like a psp.

Portal is just. Better because you play games at full ps5 quality. It only needs oled and hdr

It sure sounds like a full blown stand alone handheld launching really close to the PS6 launch

 

[Mr Moose]

Does that mean MLiD was correct?

 

[Mr Hyde]

I would be all over a dedicated PS5 handheld. But I assume it´s going to be all digital, no way it can be used to play discs, unless Sony slaps a screen and thumbsticks on one of their portable cd players from the 90s, lol.

 

[KeplerL2]

I love them hiding this under the guise of trying to achieve net-zero. How can devs not want to support such a lofty aim, the fact that a handheld may come that utilises this and may increase their sales should sweeten the pot.

Mark Cerny is just trying to save the planet

 

[rofif]

You need a PS5 too though.

if you have that handheld... you have a ps5 most likely.
Why play gimped games when you can play real games

 

[Bojanglez]

Handheld makes no sense unless it's a tiny thing like a psp.

Portal is just. Better because you play games at full ps5 quality. It only needs oled and hdr

I love my Portal, but there are times when I would love some offline gaming capabilities (with trophies).

 

[Zacfoldor]

Why is this not going to be a series s situation that ruins gaming in a lot of ways like the XSS did?

Ah those lofty net zero goals and other things.

Recycle, reduce, reuse, and close the loop.

 

[Loxus]

Already discussed

Rumor Trailer  Thread 'PlayStation 5 Leak Reveals New ‘Low Power’ Mode, Fueling Handheld Console Reports'

Jun 7, 2025

PlayStation 5 Leak Reveals New 'Low Power' Mode, Fueling Handheld Console Reports

A new leak suggests Sony is rolling out a "low power" mode for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro to developers, with ongoing rumors about a PlayStation handheld console in the works

thegamepost.com

In his latest livestream, he revealed Sony is quietly rolling out a "low power" mode for the PS5 and PS5 Pro, something that might tie directly into all the handheld talk.

Details on PS5 and PS5 Pro's Low Power Mode
According to Moore's Law Is Dead, Sony has started briefing developers about a new "low power" mode for both the PlayStation 5 and the PlayStation 5 Pro. This information comes from multiple documents and sources he says he's seen, although Sony hasn't said anything...

• IbizaPocholo
• Replies: 162
• Forum: Gaming Discussion

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People should really start paying attention to MLiD.

Yes, in the pass he had wrong info. But now, dudes track record in pretty solid now.

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

How does this not cause the whole issue that we had with the series S?

 

[nial]

Already discussed

Rumor Trailer  Thread 'PlayStation 5 Leak Reveals New ‘Low Power’ Mode, Fueling Handheld Console Reports'

Jun 7, 2025

PlayStation 5 Leak Reveals New 'Low Power' Mode, Fueling Handheld Console Reports

A new leak suggests Sony is rolling out a "low power" mode for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro to developers, with ongoing rumors about a PlayStation handheld console in the works

thegamepost.com

In his latest livestream, he revealed Sony is quietly rolling out a "low power" mode for the PS5 and PS5 Pro, something that might tie directly into all the handheld talk.

Details on PS5 and PS5 Pro's Low Power Mode
According to Moore's Law Is Dead, Sony has started briefing developers about a new "low power" mode for both the PlayStation 5 and the PlayStation 5 Pro. This information comes from multiple documents and sources he says he's seen, although Sony hasn't said anything...

• IbizaPocholo
• Replies: 162
• Forum: Gaming Discussion

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Actually, this is SIE itself confirming the existence of such mode, so it does deserve a new thread.

 

[Kokoloko85]

Handheld makes no sense unless it's a tiny thing like a psp.

Portal is just. Better because you play games at full ps5 quality. It only needs oled and hdr

Because Portal only works online. I had to sell mine after a month because its basically useless in most hotels

Handelds are for people to play away from the home, handheld cane be the size of Switch 2/Steamdeck or Vita, either way as long as I can play offline Ill buy it

 

[Itchy Tickles]

If a true independent (with extras if you own a PS5 or whatnot) PlayStation handheld was in the works I might be tempted. I would beg Sony not to make proprietary add ons like memory cards. The coast of a Vita memory card was fucking mental for so little.

And of course, a new Soul Sacrifice would be nice.

 

[Deerock71]

Oh, GAF's gonna get good when Sony follows Nintendo again.

 

[Mr Moose]

How does this not cause the whole issue that we had with the series S?

Game has to support the feature and you have to turn it on.

 

[Fake]

I love when he say 'optionally by gamers', as we want to go back to 30 fps to save the planet.

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

Game has to support the feature and you have to turn it on.

Ok? Either most games will support it, which will be a problem, or most games won't support it, which makes the portable device worthless.

 

[Physiognomonics]

This is really a great idea by Cerny.

Ok? Either most games will support it, which will be a problem, or most games won't support it, which makes the portable device worthless.

Same amount of memory meaning game data will be the same. Only settings (resolution, framerate) will change. it's a big difference with XS1.