In a recent discussion with the BBC, PlayStation’s top executive, Hideaki Nishino, expressed immense satisfaction with the impressive sales of the PS Portal, describing them as a significant win for Sony. As the company continues to explore innovative avenues to deliver PlayStation experiences to gamers, the handheld’s success is only the beginning. Nishino hinted that the recent rollout of direct cloud streaming capabilities on the PS Portal is the first of many developments to come.
Sony’s success with the PS Portal has sparked curiosity and speculation about a possible new handheld console. While Nishino and co-CEO Hermen Hulst skillfully sidestepped questions about this potential new device during their BBC interview, Nishino did comment on the evolving landscape of gaming. He noted that shifts in player habits were instrumental in shaping the PS Portal’s launch and popularity.
“We just rolled out a beta program,” Nishino mentioned, “which allows cloud streaming directly to the handheld. We’re constantly considering various ways for players to enjoy their games.”
Rumors have surfaced suggesting that Sony might be working on a new portable gaming device, with prototypes possibly in existence. The achievements of the PS Portal have reportedly invigorated these efforts. As Microsoft openly ventures into the realm of an Xbox handheld, it seems likely that Sony aims to remain competitive, especially looking towards the future PS6 era.
