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Sony Officially Announces New Playstation Handheld
Polygon.com • • technology
Key Points:
- Sony is releasing a Japan-only version of the PlayStation Portal handheld, featuring mostly unchanged specs but adding internal storage, priced at 39,980 yen ($252) and available in Midnight Black.
- The inclusion of internal storage is notable as the original Portal primarily streams games from a PS5 over Wi-Fi, suggesting potential future functionality beyond streaming.
- This Japan-exclusive release follows Sony's previous strategy with a region-locked PS5 version, aimed at making the system more affordable amid the yen's declining value.
- The PlayStation Portal sold around 420,000 units in the U.S. during its first year but received mixed reviews due to its reliance on streaming and sensitivity to connection issues.
- Sony has since improved the Portal's software, enhancing streaming performance for users with strong home networks.
