Will Sony ever make another portable console?

It’s not looking likely that Sony will release a handheld console soon, but that doesn’t mean it won’t ever release another in the future. The Nintendo Switch and Valve’s upcoming Steam Deck show that there is a handheld console market to be tapped into.

Why did Sony stop making portable consoles?

Sony discontinued the Playstation Portable because it was nearing the end of its life. The hardware wasn’t that powerful enough to run new games and developers did not want to make games on the console anymore since people were moving on to the newer hardware of the time.

Will Xbox make a handheld?

Microsoft has yet to make an Xbox handheld console, despite the Xbox brand being nearly 20 years old. During that space of time, in fact, Sony has seen three PlayStation handhelds come and go, while Nintendo has burned through countless iterations of the Game Boy and DS.

Is the PSP dead?

The PSP is dead, and developers are still releasing games for it. Sony finally discontinued its PlayStation Portable last summer after selling over 80 million units worldwide, but that isn’t stopping Victor Ireland’s Gaijinworks from releasing two new (to North America) PSP games: Class of Heroes 3 from Acquire Corp.

Is Microsoft making a handheld?

Right out of the gate, Microsoft is poised for success in the handheld gaming space thanks to its robust and well-developed Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) services, which are available through subscriptions to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Is Xbox Series Z portable real?

Is the Xbox Series Z real? The Xbox Series Z is a design for a portable console from videomaker imkashama. Given that Microsoft only recently launched the Xbox Series X and S, with both consoles being made available in November 2020, the company isn’t currently working on an Xbox Series Z.

Is the PS Vita dead?

On September 20, 2018, Sony announced at Tokyo Game Show 2018 that the Vita would be discontinued in 2019, ending its hardware production. Production of new physical Vita games in Europe and America ceased by the end of Sony’s 2018 fiscal year, which ended on March 31, 2019.

Will there be a Sony handheld console?

Sony’s two handheld offerings, so far, have come in the form of the PlayStation Portable (PSP) and the PlayStation Vita (PS Vita). Looking at those two handheld consoles, let’s explore whether each one supports or refutes if an upcoming Sony handheld console is likely.

Should Sony ever release a new handheld PS4?

Absolutely. Despite the poor performance of the PS Vita, there is a dedicated fan base for the console who’d likely love to see—and buy—a new handheld PlayStation, should Sony release one. And, despite Jim Ryan’s comment back in 2019, most successful businesses, such as Sony, never say never.

Will there ever be a PlayStation 5 handheld in Japan?

It’s well known that the home console market in Japan has been in steady decline, so remote play of PlayStation 5 games wouldn’t cut it as a main selling point for a new Sony handheld over there. Sony would still need exclusive killer apps developed specifically for the handheld, particularly by Japanese studios.

Does the Nintendo Switch meet your handheld gaming needs?

The Nintendo Switch already meets your handheld gaming needs. The big PlayStation games are meant to be experienced on your big 4K TV. Sony’s last attempt with the PlayStation Vita was a flop. Smartphones, tablets, and the Switch leave little room for another dedicated gaming handheld.