Sony may make one other handheld console

Whereas the PlayStation Portal supplied a option to play PS5 video games remotely, it wasn’t a standalone handheld. In reality, it’s been about 14 years for the reason that PS Vita appeared, and now, in keeping with a report from Bloomberg, the corporate is growing another portable console capable of play video games on machine, in addition to any cloud-based/ distant play tips.

The report cites unnamed sources, and Sony isn’t commenting. However since Nintendo’s Swap proved there’s nonetheless an urge for food for handheld consoles, the increase in handheld PCs, just like the Steamdeck, may need impressed a re-assessment.

Because the report notes, smartphones (augmented by controller peripherals) dominate cellular gaming and show there’s loads of urge for food for gaming on the transfer.

— Mat Smith

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