PlayStation 6 Won't Be Limited By Handheld In Xbox Series S Fashion, As RAM Difference Is Reportedly Less Than 30%
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Key Points:
- Leaks suggest the PlayStation 6 will launch alongside a powerful handheld system capable of running current and next-gen games, though no official announcement has been made yet.
- The handheld is expected to have 24 GB of RAM compared to the home console's 30 GB, a less than 30% difference that is unlikely to cause major performance disparities, unlike the Xbox Series S and X which had a 60% VRAM gap.
- Developers might mitigate hardware differences by using lower resolution textures or automated systems, potentially minimizing the impact of the RAM gap between the two devices.
- Previous console generations showed RAM as a critical bottleneck, with examples like Baldur's Gate 3 on Xbox Series S struggling due to limited memory, highlighting the importance of sufficient RAM for game parity.
- The final specs of the PlayStation 6 and its handheld are yet to be confirmed, leaving uncertainty about whether Sony has addressed the challenges faced by past consoles with significant hardware disparities.
