One other leaker has claimed {that a} PSP/PS Vita model PlayStation handheld is within the works, and it’ll supposedly help PS4 video games at launch. The hand held was first rumored again in February. The next month, experiences surfaced that Microsoft is engaged on a gaming handheld. May each firms be making ready transportable programs?
Prior rumors recommend upcoming PlayStation handheld will likely be a next-gen system
The most recent report comes from Russian journalist Anton Logvinov (by way of ResetEra), who first leaked Demise Stranding and Horizon Zero Daybreak PC ports previous to their bulletins. There’s some skepticism about Logvinov’s reporting, so take this rumor with a grain of salt. Nevertheless, recognized leaker MooresLawIsDead (MLID) — who first leaked PS5 Professional specs — can also be satisfied {that a} PS Vita-esque system is coming.
Logvinov claims that the “PSP” like handheld will help PS4 video games at launch. He additionally likened the gadget to Steam Deck, which considerably aligns with what MLID mentioned again in February.
MLID claimed that the hand held will function a customized AMD Accelerated Processing Unit, and will likely be backwards suitable with digital PS4 video games in addition to PS5 video games with a “Professional-like patch utilized.” He additional prompt that the gadget will likely be a part of PlayStation’s next-gen {hardware} household, presumably launching with or after the PS6.