Katarzyna Petru
For several years now, work has been ongoing 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 the classic, stationary PlayStation 6 console, which will replace the aging "five." The second is a completely new handheld 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 renewed vigor, and the success of projects like Steam Deck and ROG Ally has shown that players are ready to game on the go. Sony apparently does not want to miss this wave of popularity.
Insider reveals details about the price of Canis
However, the most interesting 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 may be significantly cheaper than previously anticipated – the price is expected to be about 499 dollars. The key lies in the architecture – Canis is said to utilize a very small and energy-efficient SoC, which allows Sony to save on the motherboard, cooling system, and the battery itself. Only the choice of a more expensive OLED screen could raise the price, but in the basic version, an amount below 500 dollars seems very realistic. This is quite a surprise, as earlier forecasts suggested figures exceeding 600 dollars.
PlayStation vs. 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 device sold out quickly and vanished from the Microsoft Store in a short time, which only confirmed the growing interest in the handheld segment. In this context, the price of the Canis being prepared by Sony looks really attractive and could give it an edge in the battle for customers. A mobile PlayStation at such a price would be something gamers have been waiting for – and if the insider leaks turn out to be true, Canis has a chance to become one of the hottest next-generation devices.
