by Claire Jan 09,2025
Sony reportedly plans a return to the handheld gaming console market, potentially challenging Nintendo's Switch. Bloomberg reports suggest an early-stage development project, though Sony may ultimately decide against releasing the console.
Long-time gaming enthusiasts will recall Sony's PlayStation Portable and Vita. The Vita's popularity notwithstanding, Sony, along with other companies, seemingly deemed competing with smartphones futile. The rise of mobile gaming, coupled with the gradual withdrawal of many competitors, left Nintendo largely unchallenged.
However, the recent resurgence of dedicated handheld consoles like the Steam Deck and the continued success of the Nintendo Switch, alongside advancements in mobile device technology, may have shifted the landscape. This improved mobile gaming technology could convince Sony that a dedicated handheld console market exists, offering a profitable niche for a high-quality product.
This news, however, is still tentative and in the very early stages of development. For now, check out our list of the best mobile games of 2024 for some excellent titles to play on your smartphone.
"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hits 1 Million Sales in 3 Days"
Top 10 Liam Neeson Films Ranked
Ragnarok V: Returns Beginner's Guide - Classes, Controls, Quests, Gameplay Explained
Roblox Deep Descent: January 2025 Codes Revealed
Expedition 33 Patch Fixes Soft-Lock Bug
Bitlife: How to Complete the Renaissance Challenge
How to Feed Villagers in Necesse
Bahiti Hero Guide: Mastering the Epic Marksman in Whiteout Survival
"____: Ares" (2025 movie) Crossword Clue - Try Hard Guides
Sep 16,2026
Sonos Portable Speaker: 25% Discount
Sep 16,2026
2 Years Later, Starfield Looks Set to Actually Let You Fly From One Place to Another, Though Not Quite Like No Man's Sky
Sep 14,2026
Alienware Aurora 16, 16X Gaming Laptops Launched
Sep 14,2026
Returnal Successor Saros Gets a New Trailer and Release Date | The Game Awards
Sep 13,2026
Category 
