Fooled me with Vita, not gonna fool me again. I still remember that they tried to brick any non-modded device by cutting PS Store support.
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As someone who adored the PSP back in the day... Sony will f this up.
Third time's the charm, eh?
I'd go with a PS4 based handheld, easier to miniaturize with today's tech, should have lower TDP etc
Microsoft has the Edge here (see what I did?) when it comes to handheld, because they already have a weaker hardware that games on Xbox must be able to run, the Series S. This baseline could be used as a handheld compatibility (at least from performance perspective). Sony on the other hand has a monster console and no weaker version of it. So there is much more and longer to developer. For the coming years, I'm not convinced Sony would be capable of doing that. Also imagine the price it would have.
I don't think Sony wants a PS4 handheld while Microsoft has the newer generation Series S based handheld. Sony wants to sell new games, not the old one.
Read my comment if you like speculation and future prediction.
It's a bit too early to talk about this. First the Switch 2 will come out, then probably Steam Deck 2, then Xbox Portable and only then Sony is ready to release. At that point its already in the middle of the Switch 2's life cycle and the market is full of handhelds. If Sony comes up with expensive prices again, it will be a tough sale (in the long run) and it ends up being a similar failure (for units sold) like the Vita.
The Playstation Portal just streams and is already 200 Dollar. It's basically a tablet with controllers attached to it, but less capable. If Sony goes the route of Apple and markets the Playstation Handheld as a premium device for hardcore fans, then do not expect it being cheaper than 500, around same price as the original PS5. I hope Sony will surprise me.
Already do remote play through my phone with a backbone, so this would just give me a bigger screen, I guess
If all you want to do is remote play, the PlayStation Portal is already out and well received.
The Portal was definitely not well received. It was a marketing disaster and an embarrassment.
A lot of the initial criticisms have been fixed in further updates. Now the connection is very stable, works with outside networks. They just implemented PS Plus PS5 streaming (so without connecting to a console).
They are selling unexpectedly well.
It might not be your cup of tea, but I would hardly call this an embrasement.
Are you really cherry picking some big media outlets like IGN? It was another IGN moment where most peoples opinion did not match what IGN rated. They gave the Steam Deck 7/10...
At launch it was not well received, with many issues, being overpriced and the only compatible earphones being very expensive and not available too. It was an embarrassment through and through at launch across almost all media and users. I've read and watched reviews and opinions. You are not being honest here, as some of the biggest issues are fixed just recently and some over the course of 1 year since it launched.
~~But it only works in the same wifi.~~
I'm sorry, but that is just not true. Even 5g hotspot from smartphone allows people to have access to their PS5.
You are right, the description on the product page is only talking about Home Wifi and playing at home. Which led me to believe it cannot be used remotely. Only when looking at the FAQ they clarify it can be used anywhere.
No problem, nice of you to correct your previous comment! Have a nice day :)