Sony is reportedly pushing developers to take advantage of it PS5“Power Saver” mode, potentially hinting at rumors of the company's next console. The creator of PlayStation has seen significant success in much of the current generation of consoles. The PS5 is currently the second best-selling console of its generation, behind only the original Nintendo Switch, which launched three years ago, with Sony's latest home console selling more than 84 million units worldwide. But some fans are already starting to look ahead to the future of PlayStation and its other consoles.
While Sony has provided few official details about the inevitable PS5 successor, leaks have already begun to hint at what's next for the Japanese juggernaut. Early information suggested that production would begin on the PlayStation 6 in early 2027, with the console potentially slated for an internal release sometime later that year. Some rumors have even begun to share specific details about the PlayStation 6, with leaks suggesting that the PS6 may debut with both a home console and a handheld version, the latter being similar to the Switch and Switch 2. Now, a new rumor could potentially be in line with Sony's alleged push towards the PS6.
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Sony is reportedly pushing developers to use power saving mode
A new rumor shared by prominent gaming insider Moore's Law is Dead suggests that Sony is pushing developers to use the PS5's new feature. According to the anonymous email, Sony is pushing more developers to take advantage of the PS5's low power mode, even going so far as to provide detailed documentation and explanations on how to use the feature. Sony has reportedly emphasized that developers should focus on optimizing their games to support 60 FPS in low-power mode, rather than reducing frame rates to accommodate the shift in performance. The email also speculated that the hardware developer may push its low-power mode in preparation for the next PlayStation console.
The PS5's “Power Saver for Games” setting has already been used effectively by some games, with the setting aimed at reducing peak performance elements. Turning on Sleep Mode forces the PS5 to use less hardware to function, cutting memory usage in half and reducing performance to reduce the console's power consumption. Many games that support power saving mode, e.g Ghost of Yotei and Soul of Demonsenforce a hard limit of 30 FPS for this feature, while the game's resolution is also usually reduced by using power saving mode.
Is Sony's 'Power Saver' Push Hinting On PS6?
Sony encouraging more developers to take advantage of Power Saver mode could potentially be a big sign of the PlayStation's future. The PS6 rumors mean that many games would likely have to scale back their performance and specs to fit the portable platform, much like the previously mentioned Switch. The handheld version of the PlayStation 6 is also said to have a docking system similar to Nintendo's console with increased performance in “TV mode”. However, fans will have to remember that much information about the PS6 is still based on rumors and leaks.
Although speculation about the PS6 has been rampant, Sony has not shared many details about the actual release of the PlayStation 6. With a rumored 2027 release date for the next developer console, fans will likely have to wait until at least the end of 2026 to learn more about the next PlayStation console. Sony's current console also continues to be a titan in the gaming industry, with the PS5 being the best-selling console in the US. While many fans will likely be excited to learn more about Sony's next big home console, the PS5's popularity is no reason for Sony to rush its successor.
Source: PushSquare
