Sony Set to Launch PS6 and Companion Handheld in Holiday 2027

Sony appears poised to bring both a new PlayStation 6 console and a handheld model to market in fall 2027 or early 2028. According to recent leaks, the main console—codenamed Orion—is expected to feature an AMD-designed chip with eight Zen 6 CPU cores and 40–48 RDNA 5 graphics units running at over 3 GHz, paired with GDDR7 memory for high bandwidth.
Despite having fewer compute units than the PS5 Pro, the improved architecture could deliver roughly three times the rasterization performance of the standard PS5 while consuming less power, around 160 W TBP.Alongside it comes a portable sibling, reportedly called Canis (or possibly Robin Plus), built on a 3 nm monolithic die.
The handheld’s specs include four Zen 6c cores, 12–20 RDNA 5 units at 1.6–2 GHz, LPDDR5X‑7500+ RAM over a 128‑bit memory bus, microSD and M.2 SSD slots, haptic feedback, dual microphones, touchscreen controls, and USB‑C output support.
With roughly half the rasterization power of a PS5, it’s still expected to outperform the Xbox Ally X in mobile performance.Both systems reportedly support full backwards compatibility with PS5 and PS4 games.
Sony is likely targeting a competitive pricing strategy—around $499 for the console and $400–$500 for the handheld—while avoiding the higher power and cost of previous generations.
Manufacturing is expected to begin mid‑2027 ahead of a holiday season release or early 2028 launch.Industry insiders suggest Sony aims to strike a balance: offering noticeable upgrades without drastically increasing complexity or price.
The shift positions the company for a direct return to the dedicated handheld genre, potentially placing it squarely against Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2.