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A PlayStation Handheld Console is Reportedly in Development

According to a recent Bloomberg report, Sony is currently developing a portable console that plays PlayStation 5 games. While reportedly in early stages, the console aims to compete with Nintendo in the portable gaming market along with Microsoft which recently confirmed it is developing a handheld console. The report claims that the PlayStation Portal exceeded expectations and was initially intended to be a standalone device and not a remote play device. Lastly, the anonymous Sony employees cited in the report claimed that the console is years away from release.

PlayStation Portal details via Sony:

Feel the Power of PlayStation in the Palm of Your Hand.** Play your PlayStation 5 console over your home Wi-Fi with console quality controls using PlayStation Portal Remote Player.** Experience the incredible immersion of DualSense wireless controller features like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers in supported games.***

**PlayStation Portal Remote Player can stream compatible games installed on your PlayStation 5 console. PlayStation Portal Remote Player requires broadband internet Wi-Fi with at least 5MB per second for use. For a better play experience, a high-speed connection of at least 15MB per second is recommended. The quality and connectivity of your play experience may vary depending on your network environment. A PlayStation 5 console and account for PlayStation Network is required. The PlayStation 5 console must be connected to a broadband internet connection, powered on fully or in Rest Mode, and it must be paired with your PlayStation Portal Remote Player.

***Games that require a virtual reality headset (PlayStation VR or PlayStation VR2) or additional peripherals (other than a DUALSHOCK 4, DualSense, or DualSense Edge wireless controller) are not compatible. Games that must be streamed on PlayStation 5 using a PlayStation Plus Premium membership are not compatible. Haptic feedback and adaptive trigger features available when supported by game.

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Abdul Saad

Abdul Saad is a seasoned entertainment journalist and critic and has been writing for five years on multiple gaming sites. When he isn't writing or playing the latest JRPG, he can be found coding games of his own or tinkering with something electrical.