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Sony Plans PS Vita Successor: New PS5 Handheld to Rival Nintendo Switch

Nov 25, 2024, 08:02 AM

According to sources cited by Bloomberg, Sony Group Corp. is in the early stages of developing a new handheld console, seen as a successor to the PlayStation Vita, designed to play PlayStation 5 games directly on the go. This powerful device aims to rival Nintendo Co.'s successful Switch and Microsoft's portable prototypes, capitalizing on the growing demand for handheld gaming devices. Unlike the recently released PlayStation Portal, which requires an internet connection to stream PS5 games, the new handheld would allow users to play PS5 games without streaming. The project is intended to expand Sony's PlayStation community and attract a broader audience of gamers. The console is reportedly still in development and may be years away from launch, with the possibility that Sony could decide against bringing it to market.