Overview
- Sony said in a June investor Q&A that its next PlayStation generation will expand play “beyond the living room” by using new hardware forms, peripherals and cloud features.
- The company pointed to strong demand for the PlayStation Portal, PS5 Power Saver mode and newly sold monitors and speakers as early moves to broaden where people play.
- Bloomberg and other outlets have reported a dedicated PS handheld is in development, but Sony has not confirmed a handheld and current coverage treats that as speculation.
- Sony warned it will not sell next‑gen hardware at significant losses, and rising memory and component costs have analysts warning of higher retail prices or a shifted launch into 2028–2029.
- Players can expect Sony to pursue a mixed strategy — a premium home console, lower‑power companion devices and cloud options — that will change how and where PlayStation games are accessed.