While the pro version of the PlayStation 5 May be the console in everyone’s mind, Industry insiders are already looking further afield at the potential return of a Sony handheld. Before the (underrated) PlayStation Vita failed, Sony managed to carve a decent niche in the handheld market with the PlayStation Portable. Fans of the surprisingly powerful device have long requested that PlayStation return to making smaller devices for on-the-go gaming, so if the latest leaks surrounding the next-gen console are to be believed, Vita fans are in for a good time.
Per Insider GamingReputable leaker KeplerL2, who has a track record of correctly predicting console hardware, reports that Sony currently has two system-on-a-chips (SoCs) in development for the PlayStation 6. KeplerL2 provides that they are not sure if the plan is to Emulate Microsoft’s Xbox Series X|S strategy by releasing a standard and less powerful version of the same console or whether it is more elaborate. The other main possibility is that Sony may release a home console and a handheld version because the market has exploded in recent years Thanks to hardware like the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck.
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Before you get into the details, it’s important to remember that Sony that may be working on a new handheld PlayStation should be taken with a grain of salt. Until the company officially reveals such a product, which it probably will not do for many years to come, there is no real proof that such a console is in development. That said, this isn’t the first rumor to claim that PlayStation and Xbox are both looking to move into the handheld market.
Many insiders have claimed that Microsoft is similarly working on a handheld Xbox In a bid to compete with Nintendo. The supposed device would be significantly stronger than the ever popular Switch and would come with Xbox Game Pass to provide players with an instant library of compatible titles. Although many have disputed the rumors of such a car, reports insist that this is a long-term project that will likely take shape alongside the successor to the X series.
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As for PlayStationThe company recently disappointed many fans by releasing the PlayStation Portal, a device that looks similar to the Nintendo Switch but serves only to stream games from a PlayStation 5. The limited functionality of the portal only strengthened the calls for a new PSP or PS VitaEspecially since the latter can stream titles from a PlayStation 3 and 4 and also sports a dedicated library of games. Players will just have to patiently wait for the next console generation to see what Sony’s cooking.
Source: Insider Gaming