Sony is preparing a new portable game console, according to a report from Bloomberg. The device is in a very early stage of development and would be enabled to run PlayStation 5 (PS5) titles natively. The manufacturer’s objective is to counteract Nintendo’s dominance in the portable video game business and anticipate Microsoft’s intentions to enter the sector.
The report indicates that the design of the equipment would be based on the PlayStation Portal platform. Sony initially intended that this gadget It was independent and with similar characteristics to Valve Corporation’s Steam Deck. The idea did not materialize. The product was launched last year as a secondary player that has the ability to stream compatible content and games installed on the PS5 over a WiFi connection. The new proposal would leave out this function.
Sony and its rivals want to dominate portable video games
The information of Bloomberg clarifies that “The unveiling of Sony’s portable console is likely years away. The company could even slow down its development.” Despite this, he notes that suspending the project would be a mistake considering industry trends and the demands of the players.
The industry gamer It reached a global value close to 400 billion dollars, according to figures published by the Statista data bank. The mobile video game segment is the largest in both number of users and revenue. Consulting firm Mordor Intelligence estimates that the size of this niche will reach more than $100.5 billion this year.
The Nintendo Switch hybrid console generated a parallel market that has allowed it to control part of the business. It is the second best-selling device in history with more than 143 million units placed until August, according to Statista calculations. The PlayStation 2, now discontinued, remains in first position with 155 million pieces sold.
For its part, Microsoft has revealed its expansion plans in mobile gaming experiences. The organization is working on the creation of a virtual store that will compete directly with the Google Play Store and the App Store. Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, said in December that the alternative “is an important part of our strategy. We are talking to various partners who would also like to see more options to monetize.” He added that the purchase of Activision Blizzard is in line with this purpose. The studio is behind popular franchises such as Candy Crush and Call of Duty Mobile. Spencer anticipated ago a few months that the company is developing the prototype of a portable Xbox that “will arrive in a few years.”
An analysis by the consulting firm Omnia indicates that in 2023 almost 20 million handheld video game consoles will be sold worldwide. It projects that number will grow to 29 million in the next 5 years. Sony tried a few years ago to capitalize on the interest of gamers with equipment like the PlayStation Vita and the PlayStation Portable. Both were removed from the corporation’s catalog before the birth and consolidation of products such as the Steam Deck and the ROG ALLY line from Asus.
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