Sony Reportedly Trying to Make Handheld Console to Compete with Nintendo
by Danica Davidson
November 26, 2024
Nintendo is understood for its success with portable video gaming, and both Sony and Microsoft desire in on that market. Previously in November, there were reports from Phil Spencer of Microsoft that they're trying to make an Xbox portable console. And recently reports have actually emerged that Sony is attempting to develop their own handhold console to “broaden PlayStation's reach.” The concept is that the console would have the ability to play PlayStation 5 video games.
That stated, things are still rather early with Sony's development on this. It might be years before Sony launches anything; and, in reality, it's early enough that there still stays the possibility of Sony dropping the job completely.
In regards to sales, the PlayStation 5 has actually been offering faster than any previous console from Sony. Since late in 2015, more than 50 million PlayStation 5 consoles had actually offered worldwide. PlayStation 5 made its launching in 2020. Sony likewise supported the PlayStation 5 Pro console, which released on November 7.
As Sony seeks to broaden the reach of its PlayStation, it likewise aims to broaden its reach in other locations, consisting of the anime world. Recently, it's purchased up Funimation, Crunchyroll, and Right Stuf, to offer a couple of examples. There is likewise the possibility of Sony purchasing significant Japanese business Kadokawa, which is accountable for manga, anime and more.
Reuters at first reported Sony's interest in purchasing Kadokawa, and initially neither Sony nor Kadokawa would speak openly about it. Last week Kadokawa acknowledged that Sony had actually approached with an interest in the acquisition of Kadokawa's shares. Kadokawa stated that “no choice has actually been made at this time.” It assured to state more “if there are any realities that need to be revealed in the future.”
If Sony purchases Kadokawa, that might occur within the next couple of weeks. Sony's proposed portable console, if it takes place, is going to require a lot longer than that.
Source: ANN
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Danica Davidson is the author of the successfulManga Art for Beginnerswith artist Melanie Westin, plus its follow up,Manga Art for Everyoneand the first-of-its-kind manga chalk bookChalk Art Mangaboth shown by expert Japanese mangaka Rena Saiya. Take a look at her other comics and books at www.danicadavidson.com.
