Katarzyna Petru
Sony has announced tests for a new PS5 system update, but it’s not the list of fixes that has captured players’ attention. Among the new features is the "Power Saver for Games" mode, which – at first glance – seems to limit energy consumption while gaming. The problem is that an almost identical feature appeared in leaks about the portable PS6 a month ago. And it’s this coincidence that has sparked a wave of suspicions among the gaming community.
“Power Saver for Games” sounds familiar. And it’s no coincidence
Sony explains the new mode as part of its goal for “zero greenhouse gas emissions.” It sounds noble, but many gamers see something more in this. The mode limits game performance - reducing resolution, frame rates, and energy consumption - exactly as the operation of the PS6 Handheld was described. The new console is said to allow playing PS5 titles in a simplified mode, which perfectly aligns with the feature being tested today on the PS5. Journalists from The Verge also noted that this could be an attempt to prepare developers for a new standard of gaming operation across various hardware configurations.
PS6 Handheld not until 2027? Sony might be testing today
Although Sony hasn't officially announced anything about a handheld PS6, leaks suggest a release not earlier than in two years. This doesn't change the fact that the company might already be testing future solutions in the familiar PS5 environment. The “Power Saver for Games” mode looks like the first step towards a new generation – one that will work both on large screens and in a handheld version. Coincidence? Gamers are not deceived.
Source: ppe.com
