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[Merline]

According to MLID, Sony might be working on a cheaper PS6S type console alongside the main PS6.

The idea is basically a cut down version of the same APU used in the PS6 handheld, just without the screen and battery. So more like a small traditional living room console focused on efficiency and cost rather than high end performance.

If this turns out to be real, pricing could land somewhere around $350 to $550, making it the entry level option in a possible three tier setup. PS6 as the premium machine, a handheld in the middle, and this budget box at the low end.

Honestly it feels like Sony does not really have much of a choice here. If they want to get back to something like 100 million+ consoles sold again, they will probably need a cheaper entry point like a PS6S. A single high priced flagship console alone just will not be enough to reach those mass market numbers.

It feels a bit like Sony going back to a PS4 style strategy again, pushing aggressive pricing to expand the ecosystem and keep momentum going.

 

[roosnam1980]

"a cheaper PS6S type console alongside the main PS6"

 

[Memati187]

 

[DenchDeckard]

All rumours, I bet Sony is having lots of conversations right now internally. Doesn't mean anything.

 

[Victhemic]

"a cheaper PS6S type console alongside the main PS6"

Doesn't have to be bad. Could even be an advantage: a seriously powerful "normal"/"high end" PS6.

 

[xanaum]

The only problem I see with these weaker consoles is that they can delay or limit the ambition of game development during the generation, like the Series S does. Unless Mark Cerny finds a good solution for that, I don't see this kind of console as a good idea.

 

[Ass of Can Whooping]

So, a PS6 and a Pro?

 

[Zacfoldor]

Doesn't have to be bad. Could even be an advantage: a seriously powerful "normal"/"high end" PS6.

If parity is required it will be an XSS situation.

I hope no parity is requried between the systems and especially with PS6HH.

 

[asdasdasdbb]

"According to MLID"

'Nuff Said.

Anyway, the handheld SoC is not powerful enough to replace the PS5.

 

[Victhemic]

So, a PS6 and a Pro?

No, more like a PS6 (S)hitty (like the Series S) and a PS6 normal.

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

Aside from XSS syndrome, this could be a great idea if the market continues in perpetual hardware crisis.

 

[Sethbacca]

This was part of the initial rumors of the Canis chips also being used as a ps6 lite. This isn't a new rumor.

 

[ReBurn]

Oh man the PS6 Series S memes will be awesome if it comes to pass.

 

[Gonzito]

Another Series S situation

Fucking hell man what a terrible idea

 

[Victhemic]

If parity is required it will be an XSS situation.

I hope no parity is requried between the systems and especially with PS6HH.

Might happen. But could be good if designed intellegently/scales well.

If the S is real, parity is 100%, I repeat: 100% guaranteed.

 

[Lorianus]

SonyGAF when Xbox does it with the Series S -> *screeching noises*

SonyGAF when Sony pulls the exact same shit -> here is my money Totoki sama

 

[Bonfires Down]

All rumours, I bet Sony is having lots of conversations right now internally. Doesn't mean anything.

If they do launch in 2027 then they have certainly decided what SKUs will be there by now.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

So PS6, PS6 Budget, and PS Portable........
Yeah......I don't believe this at all.

 

[coffinbirth]

 

[Luipadre]

Another Series S situation

Fucking hell man what a terrible idea

PC stays winning

 

[MisterXDTV]

MLID doesn't know shit as usual

Call me when Henderson writes something about it

 

[Viruz]

No, more like a PS6 (S)hitty (like the Series S) and a PS6 normal.

If true

 

[th4tguy]

So it's a console version of the handheld

I'll grab the main console and the handheld and call it a day.
Maybe by then the tariffs will be gone and we can get the main console for $699

 

[FalsettoVibe]

SonyGAF when Sony pulls the exact same shit -> here is my money Totoki sama

No one is really saying that....

 

[squidilix]

Another Series S situation

Fucking hell man what a terrible idea

No dual pool like Series S and this 2GB of VRAM more slower than Xbox One Fat.

 

[chilichote]

I honestly don't think Sony will succeed with this. The PS6 will be the big thing; nobody will want a budget version of it. Therefore, the PS6 itself should be available at a price that the masses find acceptable.

I understand that the current situation isn't ideal, but I still doubt the success of a console that will be significantly more expensive than previous generations, and then they try to attract buyers with a budget version that nobody wants because the performance difference to the PS5 probably won't even be there. Even if it says PlayStation on it instead of "Series S."

 

[DeepEnigma]

 

[R3TRO]

Worked out well for the Series S...Oh wait

 

[Victhemic]

If true

Sony might simply be forced to go that route in order to reach the usual 100+ million sales, as has been mentioned here in the thread already by someone else.

 

[FalconPunch]

Spending more on the SSD than the APU for the ps6 console represents the cursed reality we're living in....

 

[SegaSnatcher]

"a cheaper PS6S type console alongside the main PS6"

To clarify it's basically like the Vita TV. It has the PS6 handheld specs, but just without the screen. It's going to have Zen 6 CPUs, a GPU with 3x better ray tracing than base PS5, PSS2+/PSS3 upscaling and 24GBs of ram, it will be fine.

 

[asdasdasdbb]

The PS6 will be the big thing; nobody will want a budget version of it. Therefore, the PS6 itself should be available at a price that the masses find acceptable.

Even without the RAM price hikes, it was going to be $599 or $699 without the drive. A cheaper console is going to be needed for the GAAS only people.

Now I assume that will be the PS5.

 

[saintjules]

So, a PS6 and a Pro?

Would make sense.

You want the best? Get the Pro from jump.

Can't afford the best? Get the base for the lesser price.

Everyone wins.

 

[Victhemic]

Worked out well for the Series S...Oh wait

Not the same situation.
1. Today's prices are around 2-3x higher forcing Sonys hand.
2. Xbox simply had WAY too little exclusives and/or good original games. At least way less than Sony.

 

[Fabieter]

Why is Sony always some kind of a mirror to xbox. Its so weird.

 

[Bojji]

Is this "I have insider papers" type of MLID video or just tales from my ass?

 

[Loomy]

Why would Sony release an "S" version when it went so well for Microsoft?

 

[asdasdasdbb]

Would make sense.

You want the best? Get the Pro from jump.

Can't afford the best? Get the base for the lesser price.

Everyone wins.

A theoretical regular console with the handheld's chip would be slower than the PS5.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Why is Sony always some kind of a mirror to xbox. Its so weird.

Examples?

 

[DeepEnigma]

Is this "I have insider papers" type of MLID video or just tales from my ass?

Paging K KeplerL2

 

[Tomorrow]

will it have games though?

 

[FalconPunch]

Why is Sony always some kind of a mirror to xbox. Its so weird.

It's because the current leaders at Sony are bereft of vision. Btw, that comment isn't in reference to Cerny but to those deciding the strategy. Having multiple skus will affect economies of scale and make it difficult to reduce the cost of the device in the future. The multiple sku is what partially killed Microsoft hardware this gen. The price has remained elevated and the cost of shrinking both SKUs made no financial sense in the long run. As a result, they priced themselves out of the rest of the gen.

 

[SegaSnatcher]

Even without the RAM price hikes, it was going to be $599 or $699 without the drive. A cheaper console is going to be needed for the GAAS only people.

Now I assume that will be the PS5.

Well, we have the perfect product for people who can't afford the PS6.

 

[Fabieter]

Examples?

Selling a Playstation series s next generation for once.

 

[Meicyn]

Crossgen is here to stay baby!

 

[DeepEnigma]

Selling a Playstation series s next generation for once.

This isn't confirmation of anything.

 

[Viruz]

Sony might simply be forced to go that route in order to reach the usual 100+ million sales, as has been mentioned here in the thread already by someone else.

Sony isn't forced to anything and something being mentioned here isn't a truth or fact. If Sony goes multiple SKU day one it is madness and nothing else.

 

[Gaiff]

"a cheaper PS6S type console alongside the main PS6"

What a novel idea. Microsoft should try this.

 

[Fabieter]

This isn't confirmation of anything.

Going in hard into pc ports and gaas was also kind of pioneerd by Microsoft. Doing timed exclusives dlc kind of deals also came from ms playbook.

 

[kevboard]

makes perfect sense. and I bet Microsoft will do the same.

Xbox Series X2
Xbox Series S2

being a stationary console also means you can probably clock the APU quite a bit higher if you have proper cooling in it.