Sony's rumored PS6 handheld could have a major advantage over competing portable gaming systems, with new information suggesting it may gain early access to AMD's next-generation graphics technology. Sony's rumored return to dedicated handheld gaming with the PS6 could be considerably more interesting if the device ultimately reaches the market.
Rumors of a true PlayStation handheld have been building for years, with Bloomberg first reporting in 2024 that Sony was developing a portable that could play PS5 games natively rather than relying entirely on streaming like the PlayStation Portal. Digital Foundry later corroborated the PS handheld claims by saying it had heard similar information independently. Sony still hasn't officially announced such a device, but the Portal has become less dependent on a nearby PS5, now letting PlayStation Plus Premium members cloud-stream select owned PS5 games directly. While fans are still waiting for a successor to the PSP or Vita, the idea of a true PlayStation portable has gradually become one of the most persistent pieces of next-generation hardware speculation.
Sony's latest patent could reveal how the PS6 handles next-generation graphics, offering a possible glimpse at the console's future.
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