Shawn Layden says PS6 handheld needs separate launch from home console

Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden says a PS6 handheld could only perform well if it does not launch alongside a home console. Speaking on a podcast, Layden argued that launching both simultaneously would force the devices to compete internally for strategic direction, planning, and marketing resources. He believes the home console would likely overshadow the handheld by carrying more importance and generating more revenue.

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Layden suggested Sony might have better results by launching the home console either before or after the handheld. He also stated that the PS6 should be a smaller, cheaper machine similar to a "PS5 for $300" to achieve success.

Rumors suggest Sony is preparing both a PS6 home console and a handheld for the next generation. Reports say Sony has allegedly secured a custom AMD RDNA5 chip for the handheld, and that the RAM difference between the handheld and the home console is reportedly only 30%.