A new PlayStation handheld powered by AMD is in early development. It’s currently in the High Level Design Phase, meaning it’s at least two years away and hasn’t been greenlit for release yet.
The new console will be compatible with both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 titles. However, developers would have to patch PlayStation 5 titles to make them run properly on the console.
The specs for this new PlayStation handheld are yet to be defined. It’s speculated to utilize 18 CUs to maintain compatibility with all PlayStation 4 titles available on the PlayStation Store. The new system’s GPU could run at 1.8 GHz or slower due to the PlayStation 5’s variable clock speeds.
While the new PlayStation handheld could be just two years away, there’s a chance it will take more time to see its release if it is greenlit. It’s suggested that the console will be part of the PlayStation 6 family, releasing as a handheld alternative meant for the Japanese market.
The market has changed a lot since the days of the PlayStation Vita. The Nintendo Switch, the Steam Deck, and other similar systems have proven there’s demand for such devices. It wouldn’t be surprising for Sony to re-enter the market with a system that could fare much better than the Vita.
As of now, all this information is based on rumors. We have to take everything with a grain of salt and wait until an official confirmation to see if Vita will mean life once again.
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