Sony hints next-gen PlayStation will extend beyond living room, fueling handheld console rumors
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Jay Peters
Summary
Sony has hinted to investors that its next-generation PlayStation will extend gaming beyond the living room, suggesting a portable or handheld component. While Sony already offers Remote Play and the PlayStation Portal for on-the-go PS5 gaming, Bloomberg reported in 2024 that the company is developing a new dedicated handheld console. Additionally, Sony has added a Power Saver mode to some PS5 games, optimizing them for handheld play. These signals point toward a next-gen PlayStation ecosystem that includes a portable gaming device.
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Twitter / XSony hints next-gen PlayStation will extend beyond living room, fueling handheld console rumorstheverge.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledSony hinted in a recent Q&A with investors that the next generation PlayStation will offer some kind of experience that lets you play games outside of your living room.
Bloomberg reported in 2024 that Sony is working on a new handheld gaming console
Sony has added a Power Saver mode to some PS5 games that would make them ideal for handheld play.
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