PlayStation's rival to the Steam Deck has leaked and it's a portable PS5, but it's not a PlayStation Portal.
PlayStation is reportedly working on a new handheld that will natively play games, similar to a Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck. The handheld market has rapidly grown in the last five years or so. Of course, Nintendo Switch really shook things up by moving away from things like the Nintendo DS which offered completely different gaming experiences from Nintendo’s console counterparts.
The article also revealed that the PlayStation Portal was originally intended to be a standalone device rather than a companion to the PS5, which is becoming a bit more apparent in its latest update. PlayStation aims to build off of the ideas of the Portal, likely utilizing its innovative design which essentially fuses a screen in the center of a PS5 controller.
However, PlayStation is in a position to release a far more lucrative handheld now. With Xbox also releasing a handheld and, the biggest thing for these companies will be finding a reasonable level of power at an affordable price point. The jury is still out on who will strike that balance.Be the first to know about your favorite movies, shows, comics, anime, video games, and more! Sign up here and never miss a scoop.
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