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Reports indicate that Sony is developing a new portable gaming console aimed at competing with Nintendo and Microsoft. Unlike the PlayStation Portal, which requires a connection for remote play, this new device will allow gamers to play PlayStation 5 titles from anywhere. However, the project is still in its early days, and it might be several years before it sees the light of day—if ever.
Phil Spencer, Microsoft’s CEO, recently mentioned that creating a portable Xbox will take more time, echoing Sony’s current position. Meanwhile, Nintendo continues to dominate the handheld gaming segment, with its next-generation Switch expected to launch soon.
Sony has remained tight-lipped about its plans, offering no comments on the subject.
The realm of portable gaming has transformed significantly due to innovations like Valve’s Steam Deck and its OLED upgrade, motivating brands like Asus, Lenovo Legion, Logitech, and MSI to explore the market. The powerful game libraries of Microsoft and Sony present them with a considerable advantage, enabling them to attract both exclusive content and cross-platform titles from indie developers and AAA studios alike.
To enable a portable device compatible with PlayStation 5 games, Sony would need to nail the hardware and optimize the firmware accordingly. Since the design is in its formative stages, there’s always the chance Sony might adjust or scrap the project entirely.
Sony has a history with portable gaming, having released devices like the PSP, PSP Vita, and PSP GO. According to Bloomberg, the PlayStation Portal was initially planned to be standalone, but Sony shifted toward a remote gaming model featuring an 8-inch screen that streams PS5 games over WiFi.
Despite its prior successes with the PSP, Sony now faces fierce competition. It’s not just rival consoles, but cloud gaming services, such as Nvidia’s GeForce Now and Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming, that are rivals in this space.
Venturing into portable gaming could bring significant benefits, expanding Sony’s reach to gamers who don’t prefer gaming on PCs, clouds, or traditional consoles. Should Sony opt out of developing a portable, it would make them the odd one out, sitting on the sidelines as the rest of the industry dives into handheld gaming.
