Sony Signals a Handheld-First PS6 and a Disc-Free Future
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Sony's investor Q&A hints at a next-gen PlayStation built for mobility and digital delivery: a handheld-focused PS6 with dedicated devices like the PS Portal, a shift away from discs, and a 'true digital platform' strategy that prioritizes first-party IP and cross‑platform content while keeping living-room hardware for high-end experiences. Cloud gaming is seen as secondary; backward compatibility remains, and pricing is expected to rise as component costs grow.
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