Microsoft's Phil Spencer claims the company is also working on a handheld gaming console
Kodoani.com – Sony is in the early stages of developing a new handheld game console with the goal of expanding the market PlayStation and compete with Nintendo in the field of handheld gaming devices, according to a report from Bloomberg. While this product may be years away from launch and is still possible to be canceled, this is a sign that Sony is actively looking to strengthen its position in the gaming industry.
Competing with Nintendo and the expansion of PlayStation
The development of the new handheld device seems to be a step to exploit the handheld gaming market, which has been dominated by the Nintendo Switch in recent years. Previously, Sony released PlayStation Portala remote gaming device for PS5, in November 2023, for $199.99. PlayStation Portal is designed to play PS5 games over a Wi-Fi connection, however does not support PSVR2 games or games streamed via PlayStation Plus Premium.
PlayStation Portal sales and specs
PlayStation Portal owns:
8 inch LCD screen, supports 1080p resolution at 60fps. Features from the DualSense controller, including adaptive triggers and haptic feedback.
Although well received in some aspects, this device is not truly independent and still depends on the PS5, limiting its ability to directly compete with true handheld consoles like the Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck. .
Impressive sales of PS5
Sony continues to reap success with the PS5 series:
Take into account December 2023PS5 sales have surpassed 50 million machines. Previously, PS5 reached the milestone:
10 million machines in July 2021,
20 million machines in June 2022,
30 million machines in January 2023,
40 million machines in July 2023.
The PS5, launched in 2020, now has a compact model replacing the old model, with the price of the Digital Edition version increasing to $449.99. In addition, Sony also released an upgraded version PS5 Pro on November 7, 2023.
Microsoft is also in the game
Bloomberg also revealed that Microsoft is developing a handheld for the Xbox ecosystem. This shows that the competition in the field of handheld gaming devices will become more exciting, with the participation of both Sony and Microsoft in addition to Nintendo.
Sony and virtual reality (VR)
In parallel with the development of handheld devices, Sony continues to expand its virtual reality technology segment. PlayStation VR2released in February 2023, is a big step forward in its ability to leverage the power of PS5, providing a better immersive experience for users.
