Sony reportedly preparing major handheld PlayStation push

[SharpFox]

New reports suggest Sony is investing heavily into a next generation handheld PlayStation system. Industry insiders claim the company wants tighter integration between portable gaming and the wider PlayStation ecosystem after seeing strong demand for mobile gaming hardware.

The success of devices like the Steam Deck clearly changed how gaming companies think about portable systems. A powerful handheld tied directly into PlayStation services could sell extremely well if pricing stays reasonable.

Sony Handheld Playstation Rumours 2026www.ign.com

[Wendy5]

A proper PlayStation handheld would sell instantly

[RandyOrton26]

The PSP was genuinely ahead of its time

[Coastal Otter]

Battery life will make or break it

[Grim Tracey]

Steam Deck proved people still want handheld gaming

[NatureBoy86]

Sony usually abandons handhelds eventually though

[Kai_37]

Remote play alone is not enough anymore

[DodgyCoder]

Nintendo basically forced everyone back into this market

[SilverSurfer51]

If it runs full PS5 games people will lose their minds

[Ellie_28]

Pricing is going to be brutal probably