Sony Rumored to Launch New PS4-Compatible Handheld

Sony Developing New PlayStation Handheld Capable of Running PS4 Games – Rumor

Sony may be gearing up for a comeback in the handheld market with a new PlayStation Portable that can run PlayStation 4 games, according to rumors circulating online.

As reported on the ResetERA forums, Russian journalist Anton Logvinov, who was one of the first to confirm PlayStation exclusives would be coming to PC years before the official announcement, revealed on Telegram that the Japanese company is working on a new PSP capable of playing PlayStation 4 games. Unfortunately, the launch lineup only includes games available on PC, and therefore on the Steam Deck, so there’s a possibility the system hides some surprises, especially given how retailers are apparently skeptical about this portable system.

This isn’t the first time we’ve heard about Sony working on a new PlayStation Portable system. In February, Moore’s Law is Dead discussed a new system powered by a custom AMD APU designed to maintain compatibility with PS4 and PS5 games. While there’s a chance it is the same system Anton Logvinov mentioned, the Russian journalist did not discuss PS5 games, so compatibility with current-generation titles has either been kept secret or might be implemented later if this system is indeed in development.

Given the massive popularity of the Nintendo Switch and other portable gaming systems like the aforementioned Steam Deck, it wouldn’t be surprising for Sony to re-enter the handheld market, especially after the surprisingly successful PlayStation Portal. Nonetheless, we should take the existence of a new PlayStation Portable with caution until an official announcement is made.