Hopefully, it’s learned its lesson this time around
Remember when Sony released portable gaming systems that, at their peak, stood toe-to-toe with the handheld king Nintendo? Apparently, Sony remembers as well, at least according to a reported statement from the tech giant.
Well-known leaker, Tom Henderson, claims Sony is “paying very close attention to the current handheld market” due to its success with the PlayStation Portal. The Portal indeed has been a surprise hit since its release back in November 2023, with Sony stating sales exceeded its expectations and it reportedly becoming the best-selling PS5 accessory in 2024.
It’s not a bad bet considering how the PC handheld market has been booming in recent years due to Valve’s very successful Steam Deck, which was then followed by other strong entries like the Lenovo Legion Go, the Asus ROG Ally, its follow-up the Asus ROG Ally X, and more. And Sony is a veteran, knowing how to craft an incredibly successful portable that sells well in the millions, a la PSP.
