- Sony is reportedly considering re-entering the mobile console market
- Longtime readers and gamers will remember devices like the PlayStation Portable and Vita
- And while it may be early days yet, the potential does seem to be there
As a long-time gaming enthusiast who vividly remembers the days of the PlayStation Portable (PSP) and Vita, hearing rumors of Sony re-entering the mobile console market feels like a blast from the past! The idea of a potential new portable device to compete with Nintendo’s Switch is certainly intriguing.
Preliminary reports indicate a possibility of Sony re-entering the handheld gaming market, as suggested by Bloomberg via Gamedeveloper. In other words, there’s a strong hint that Sony might be working on a new portable console, aiming to rival Nintendo and their Switch (as well as any upcoming consoles). Let’s delve deeper into this intriguing news!
Of course, there’s always the old chestnut of this being from those “familiar with the matter”, or development in this case. But that doesn’t mean the news is meritless, only that this is most likely very early doors for a potential PsP or Vita follow-up, and Bloomberg themselves note that Sony could very well choose not to bring the console to market.
Long-standing readers might recall the glory days of portable consoles such as the PS Vita, a time when we too delved into their coverage here. However, the rise of mobile gaming is not solely attributable to its inherent strengths, but also due to the strategic withdrawal from portable gaming by numerous companies, save for Nintendo. Even though the Vita enjoyed a fair amount of popularity, it appears that Sony and other contenders deemed smartphones as an unworthy opponent to compete against.
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Indeed, over the past few years, there has been a notable resurgence in high-quality gaming hardware, such as the Steam Deck and similar offerings from other manufacturers. Moreover, the Nintendo Switch’s ongoing popularity has not gone unnoticed. Additionally, mobile devices have experienced significant upgrades in terms of graphics and technical performance.
Instead of assuming this move would deter any future market entry, I believe it could instead strengthen the case that there is indeed a viable market for portable gaming. Furthermore, it might even convince companies such as Sony that there exists a customer base willing to invest in a handheld console catering to this specific niche.
Instead of dwelling on the old times, let’s focus on the present! Here’s a peek at this year’s top mobile games of 2024 (thus far), offering you a fantastic selection of new releases you can enjoy on your smartphone today.
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2024-11-26 19:49