THE PS6 SURE SOUNDS LIKE A HANDHELD

AT A GLANCE

The PlayStation Portal — not a new PS6. | Photo by Antonio G.

Di Benedetto / The Verge The video game industry is in turmoil. Microsoft and Sony are starting to pivot to their next consoles, but it's not looking great: Prices are soaring, Sony is killing the video game disc, and Microsoft is jettisoning studios ahead of the transition. What could entice people to pay?

KEY FACTS

• Topic: TECH — the feed headline centres on SURE, SOUNDS, LIKE, HANDHELD.
• Original feed: The Verge.
• Published: 15 Jul 2026, 11:00 UK.
• Coverage checked: 1 distinct source and 0 closely matched related stories.

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• The Verge: Di Benedetto / The Verge The video game industry is in turmoil.
• The Verge: Microsoft and Sony are starting to pivot to their next consoles, but it's not looking great: Prices are soaring, Sony is killing the video game disc, and Microsoft is jettisoning studios ahead of the transition.

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1. 15/07/2026, 11:00 PRIMARY FEED THE PS6 SURE SOUNDS LIKE A HANDHELD (The Verge • 1 hr ago) [Story Intel]

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