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Sony and Microsoft Venture into Handheld Gaming with New Devices

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by Maise Cooper
April 16, 2025
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Sony and Microsoft Venture into Handheld Gaming with New Devices
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The gaming industry is on the cusp of a major shift as Sony and Microsoft delve into the handheld gaming market. Sony’s rumored PlayStation 6 handheld, expected to be less powerful than the PlayStation 5, has captured the interest of tech enthusiasts. This device, still in early development, is seen as a strategic move to compete with the likes of the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck. The new handheld could extend the PlayStation Portal’s functionality, which currently streams PS5 games. Additionally, insights suggest it might feature a 3nm SoC consuming 15W of power, potentially outperforming existing handhelds like the Steam Deck.

Furthermore, Sony is reportedly developing two SoCs for the PlayStation 6, leveraging AMD’s Zen 6 CPUs and RDNA graphics. These CPUs could use advanced 3nm transistors and components from the 2nm node, hinting at a 2027 or 2028 release.

Microsoft isn’t lagging; the company plans to launch a new console in 2027 and a handheld gaming PC, codenamed “Keenan,” expected later this year. This device aims to blend Xbox and Windows features for a superior handheld experience. The industry’s shift towards handheld gaming, inspired by devices like the Nintendo Switch, anticipates increasing demand for portable, high-performance gaming experiences. The upcoming releases from Sony and Microsoft signal an evolution in gaming, aiming to redefine portable entertainment. As these advancements unfold, they promise to set new performance benchmarks, making handheld gaming a thrilling arena for both developers and players.

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