TechThe PS6 sure sounds like a handheld

The video game industry is going through a turbulent transition. Microsoft and Sony are beginning to pivot toward their next consoles, but the outlook appears poor as prices rise, Sony moves away from game discs, and Microsoft drops studios ahead of the changeover. The central question is what could persuade players to keep paying. On the PlayStation side, the PS6 is increasingly sounding less like a traditional home console and more like a handheld device.

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