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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[Chrisssj2]

This will NEVER succeed. exclusives games are DEAD. Sony you damned yourselves with "playstation pc"
No one wants your playstation handheld.

 

[kijetesantakalu042]

This will NEVER succeed. exclusives games are DEAD. Sony you damned yourselves with "playstation pc"
No one wants your playstation handheld.

There aren't really any other good handhelds...

 

[Chrisssj2]

There aren't really any other good handhelds...

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.

 

[kijetesantakalu042]

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.

 

[Chrisssj2]

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.

Sorry I don't get you. switch is the same as handheld pc. vita is smaller for sure, and i hope they wont do one so small ever again.

 

[kijetesantakalu042]

Sorry I don't get you. switch is the same as handheld pc. vita is smaller for sure, and i hope they wont do one so small ever again.

People can't pocket a switch or handheld pc, making them bad home consoles.

 

[subcon959]

Finally Vita 2. Anyone care to ask for backward compatibility?

Why have that when they can sell remasters instead.