PS6 Handheld (Project Canis): Specs, Price and Release Date
Project Canis is the leaked portable PS6 handheld expected to play games natively, not just stream. {emphasis}
Reported specs (leaker KeplerL2, Moore’s Law Is Dead 2026)
| Component | Canis Handheld (leaked) |
|---|---|
| CPU | 6-core Zen 6 derivative |
| GPU | 16 CU RDNA 5 |
| Memory | 24GB LPDDR5X |
| Price | ~$649 |
| Target | 2027 alongside base PS6 |
| Hero | PS6 specs scaled |
Sony has not officially confirmed the device, unlike Project Amethyst which is official.
How it differs from PlayStation Portal
Portal is an 8-inch remote player for PS5 over Wi-Fi ($199-$249 streaming via Plus Premium), not standalone. Canis is rumored native hardware, closer to Steam Deck model but PlayStation-native.
See PlayStation Portal guide and PS6 vs Xbox for competitor handhelds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will PS6 have a handheld?
Leaks point to Canis ~2027 at ~$649, but unconfirmed officially.
Is it like Portal?
No, Canis would run games natively; Portal is remote.
Will it share PS6 library?
If native, likely via shared architecture and backwards compatibility scaling.
How does memory crisis affect it?
Also uses LPDDR5X, less impacted than GDDR7 but still pressured.