Katarzyna Petru
For several years now, work has been underway on a new generation of Sony consoles, and the latest leaks indicate that this time players can expect two versions of the hardware. The first is to be a classic, home console, the PlayStation 6, which will replace the already worn-out 'five'. The second is a completely new portable device with the codename Canis, designed to deliver the 'PlayStation experience' in a mobile format. In recent years, the trend for handhelds has returned with a vengeance, and the success of projects like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally has shown that players are ready for gaming on the go. Sony clearly does not want to miss this wave of popularity.
Insider reveals details about the price of Canis
The most intriguing information comes from the well-known insider KeplerL2, who has been sharing reliable leaks about devices based on AMD chips for years. According to him, Sony's handheld could be significantly cheaper than previously anticipated – the price is expected to be around 499 dollars. The key lies in the architecture – Canis is set to use a very small and energy-efficient SoC, allowing Sony to save on the motherboard, cooling system, and even the battery itself. Only the choice of a more expensive OLED screen could raise the price, but in the base version, an amount below 500 dollars seems quite feasible. This is quite a surprise, as earlier forecasts mentioned figures exceeding 600 dollars.
PlayStation versus the competition
For comparison – ASUS has priced its ROG Ally at $599.99 for the standard version and as much as $999.99 for the Ally X variant. The equipment sold out rapidly and quickly disappeared from the Microsoft Store, which only confirmed the growing interest in the handheld segment. Against this background, the price of the Canis being prepared by Sony looks really attractive and could give it an advantage in the battle for customers. A mobile PlayStation at that price would be something that gamers have long been waiting for – and if insider leaks prove accurate, Canis has a chance to become one of the hottest devices of the next generation.
