We’ve all been so certain in our belief that the PS6 is the next PlayStation console to launch, however, maybe we’ve been wrong in that assumption.
The gaming industry is abuzz with talk about the potential cost of thePlayStation6, as well as the price of the upgraded tech that thePS5 Prowill introduce.
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Yet it seems we’ve potentially been harbouring under a misconception that the PS6 is the next console to launch, as another contender is purportedly waiting in the wings.
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Obviously, while a huge success, the Portal isn’t strictly a handheld device.
That said, it’s warm reception from users proves that players are always on the lookout for a new handheld option when they want to game on the go.
Insider Gaming’s Tom Henderson is once again setting tongues wagging after they claimed to have spoken to multiple sources about handheld devices at Gamescom 2024.
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“Almost everyone at Gamescom gave interesting hardware discussions about handhelds,” reads one of Henderson’s tweets.
When asked if there was a possibility of a “dedicated” handheld from PlayStation, Henderson offered a promising teaser.
“The PlayStation Portal was very successful, and they are paying very close attention to the current handheld market,” was the response.
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However, it’s important that we don’t get carried away; while Henderson is normally on the money, we need that crucial Sony confirmation.
Despite not being the only rumour that Sony is cooking up more than just the PS6, without so much as a leak, it could be that such hardware doesn’t launch for another year or two yet.
Still, that would make it the next console as opposed to the PS6.
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The future is looking especially bright for handheld PlayStation fans.
Topics:PlayStation,PlayStation 5,Sony,Tech
