PlayStation plans to launch a new portable console: what the rumors say

The gaming giant sony would be in full development of a new Playstation Portable.

He insiders Tom Henderson, in charge of unveiling the plans of the main technology companies, has published on the Insider Gaming website the first rumors about a new portable console under the ecosystem Play station.

Under the code name of QLitethe player project would have a laptop design that would require the simultaneous use of the latest generation of PlayStation 5 consoles.

In other words, hardware under development it wouldn’t be a conventional console nor a cloud gaming device. Actually, I’d focus on using the function PS5 Remote Play. Therefore, it would require a constant internet connection.

According to rumors, Q Lite is undergoing quality control and is expected to be released before the alleged PS5 Pro -apparently in 2024- and also the console with a removable disk drive, as part of a scheduled launch scheme. This would also apply to new Project Nomad and Project Voyager hardware (wireless headphones) and the possible handheld console.

PS Vita – Sony’s latest laptop

Although currently Nintendo (switches) and Valve (Steam bridge) polarize the handheld console business, Sony had its experience in December 2011 with the launch of PlayStationVita. Its design was to succeed the PlayStation Portable (PSP).

This particular model featured several notable features, including a 5-inch OLED touchscreen, high-quality graphics, 512MB RAM and 128MB VRAM, a front and rear camera, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and game. .

It also featured a variety of sensors, including a gyroscope, accelerometer, and ambient light sensor.

But in March 2019, Sony has announced that it has discontinued the PS Vita because of him poor corporate performance. Despite having advanced technology and a robust game library, led by Uncharted: Golden Abyss and LittleBigPlanet; the console failed to compete with other mobile and handheld devices on the market.

In addition to popularity of mobile gameswhich offer a similar experience to portable consoles but at a much lower cost, have also influenced the sales of the PlayStation Vita.

Sony has tried to incentivize the use of the PS Vita through the release of exclusive games and special promotions, but has failed to generate enough interest to maintain production and long-term support.