Sony is reportedly developing a new handheld console

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With the Nintendo Switch being such a runaway success, and having a successor console on the way, it looks like an old rival might be throwing their hat back into the ring. An insider report from Bloomberg states that Sony is looking to contend in the portable gaming market, and thus, are in the early stages of creating a new handheld device. Supposedly, the concept builds upon the PlayStation Portal, but would, "function as a standalone device like Valve Corp.’s Steam Deck". Bloomberg notes that the release of such a PlayStation-branded handheld would be "years away", or could never be fully realized.

The product is aimed at expanding Sony’s reach and contending with Nintendo Co. for the portable gaming market, according to people familiar with its development. It would also counter any potential mobile hardware from Xbox maker Microsoft Corp., which is working on prototypes in the category as well. Sony’s portable device is likely years away from launch and the company could still decide against bringing it to market, the people said, asking not to be named discussing private plans.

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With exclusives? ---> nintendo switch 1+2.
WIth multiplatform titles ---> any handheld pc of your choice...
The market is booming with them.
SO idk what you call "good" but yes most of them arent even oled/hdr and good performance.
I wouldn't count handheld pcs or even a switch. They aren't really handheld formfactor. The switch is a bit more gray zone but I find it too heavy.
 

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Just in time for the Switch 2! And here's me thinking Sony was tired of getting it's handheld teeth kicked in. Sony is having a really bad 2024.
 

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Just in time for the Switch 2! And here's me thinking Sony was tired of getting it's handheld teeth kicked in. Sony is having a really bad 2024.
There was Barbiehammer, and now Glicked.

Sowitch would be fine too, one in the left pocket and the other in the right pocket
 

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If they do something Switch like I can see a potential. But if it's an exclusive handheld that requires Sony studios or even others to create ports or a handheld exclusive, I don't think it's gonna work.
It will be the same fiasco from Vita times. It makes no sense to create ports or handheld exclusive games nowadays with the development taking forever and costs. I don't think we gonna have a new one from Sony. It is not gonna be a VITA/PSP 2.
 

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