PlayStation 6 Handheld In Development: Game Developers Begin "Low Power Mode" Testing

New leak suggests Sony is quietly preparing PS5 games for a native PlayStation handheld — and it's brilliant if true. In this video we break down the Moore’s Law Is Dead leak, Sony’s rumored push for a PS5 “Low Power” mode, the alleged PS6 handheld (Canis) hardware, how developers are being asked to optimize, and what this means for performance, backward compatibility, price and launch timing. What the leak claims Sony is encouraging studios to support a Low Power mode that preserves 60 FPS while lowering resolution and trimming non-essential CPU work. Developers are being given guides and tools (including Sony’s internal CPU utility “Razor”) to find heavy CPU threads and reduce background CPU usage. The goal: make current and upcoming PS5 titles scale down to run on a lower-power handheld without sacrificing smooth gameplay. Rumored Canis / PS6 handheld specs (from multiple leaks) CPU: 4 big Zen 6 cores on 3 nm (plus 2 small system cores) GPU: ~12–20 RDNA 5 CUs @ ~1.6–2.0 GHz RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X-7500+ (128-bit) Power: ~15W TBP (handheld thermal board power) Performance: ~half PS5 rasterization; possible RT gains thanks to RDNA 5 Storage: microSD + M.2 SSD slot; Display: touchscreen; Extras: dual mics, haptics, USB-C video/docking Target launch rumors: production mid-2027, release fall 2027; price whispers $399–$499 Why this matters Players: keep smooth 60 FPS on the go instead of low-FPS ports. Developers: one upfront optimization step could avoid expensive one-off handheld ports later. Sony: ships a massive, compatible launch library for a PS6 handheld with minimal friction. Downsides: extra dev work to rework threading/background tasks and potential trade-offs for visuals. Sony has not confirmed these claims. The leak traces back to an unnamed studio and a single source; specs, clocks and pricing can change. Treat this as informed rumor, not official confirmation. Key Points What exactly Sony is asking developers to do How tools like Razor could help squeeze big console games into a 15W handheld budget What the Canis / PS6 handheld could mean for backward compatibility and the PS ecosystem What do you think — smart strategic move, or a worrying shortcut for developers? Drop your thoughts in the comments, like if you want more leak breakdowns, and subscribe for every major PS6 update. Sources & related leaks Moore’s Law Is Dead leak coverage (multiple posts) Previous PS6 / Orion & Canis rumors and spec rounds Subscribe for more PS6/PlayStation handheld leaks, deep dives, and analysis. #PS6 #PlayStation #HandheldGaming #PS5Leaks #Canis