Sony Reportedly Trying to Make Handheld Console to Compete with Nintendo

by Danica Davidson
November 26, 2024

Nintendo is known for its success with portable gaming, and both Sony and Microsoft want in on that market. Earlier in November, there were reports from Phil Spencer of Microsoft that they’re attempting to make an Xbox handheld console. And just now reports have emerged that Sony is trying to create their own handhold console to “expand PlayStation’s reach.” The idea is that the console would be able to play PlayStation 5 games.

That said, things are still quite early with Sony’s progress on this. It could be years before Sony releases anything; and, in fact, it’s early enough that there still remains the possibility of Sony dropping the project altogether.

In terms of sales, the PlayStation 5 has been selling more quickly than any previous console from Sony. As of late last year, more than 50 million PlayStation 5 consoles had sold around the world. PlayStation 5 made its debut in 2020. Sony also got behind the PlayStation 5 Pro console, which launched on November 7.

As Sony looks to expand the reach of its PlayStation, it also looks to expand its reach in other places, including the anime world. In recent years, it’s bought up Funimation, Crunchyroll, and Right Stuf, to give a few examples. There is also the possibility of Sony buying major Japanese company Kadokawa, which is responsible for manga, anime and more.

Reuters initially reported Sony’s interest in buying Kadokawa, and at first neither Sony nor Kadokawa would speak publicly about it. Then last week Kadokawa acknowledged that Sony had approached with an interest in the acquisition of Kadokawa’s shares. Kadokawa declared that “no decision has been made at this time.” It promised to say more “if there are any facts that should be announced in the future.”

If Sony buys Kadokawa, that could happen within the next few weeks. Sony’s proposed handheld console, if it happens, is going to need a lot longer than that.

Source: ANN

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Danica Davidson is the author of the bestselling Manga Art for Beginners with artist Melanie Westin, plus its sequel, Manga Art for Everyone, and the first-of-its-kind manga chalk book Chalk Art Manga, both illustrated by professional Japanese mangaka Rena Saiya. Check out her other comics and books at www.danicadavidson.com.