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Sony says the next PlayStation generation will offer experiences beyond the living room and may emphasize handheld play via peripherals like the PS Portal, while pricing will avoid significant hardware losses. The Verge notes a rumored handheld and mentions a potential launch delay to 2028–2029 amid RAM shortages (RAMageddon).
Sony indicated in an investor Q&A that it won’t subsidize PS6 hardware at significant losses despite rising component costs, and will explore pricing strategies and alternatives like the PS Portal and cloud gaming to reach players without pricing the console out of reach.
Sony will raise PS5 prices globally from April 2, 2026: base PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition up by $100, PS5 Pro up by $150, and PS Portal priced higher as well. Regional MSRPs include US ($649.99 / $599.99 / $899.99 / $249.99), UK (£569.99 / £519.99 / £789.99 / £219.99), Europe (€649.99 / €599.99 / €899.99 / €249.99), and Japan (¥97,980 / ¥89,980 / ¥137,980 / ¥39,980). The changes follow prior regional increases and are framed as necessary to continue delivering high-quality gaming experiences.
Sony confirms substantial price increases for the PS5 family (PS5, PS5 Digital, PS5 Pro) and PS Portal, effective from 2 April 2026, driven by ongoing global economic pressures. Price changes: PS5 £479.99/€549.99/$549.99 → £569.99/€649.99/$649.99; PS5 Digital £429.99/€499.99/$499.99 → £519.99/€599.99/$599.99; PS5 Pro £699.99/€799.99/$699.99 → £789.99/€899.99/$899.99; PS Portal £199.99/€219.99/$199.99 → £219.99/€249.99/$249.99. Sony says the hikes will help continue delivering innovative gaming experiences.
Sony’s PS Portal gains a meaningful upgrade with a new 1080p High Quality mode that boosts streaming bitrate from 15 Mbps to 25 Mbps, delivering noticeably sharper image quality, especially for Remote Play. Cloud streaming has grown quickly since PS Plus Premium expanded access in late 2025, with January 2026 cloud users up 162% year over year and more than half of Portal users on Premium. The improvement is well-received, though questions remain about continued enhancements and whether Sony will push native handheld capabilities alongside cloud streaming.
PS5 again outsold Nintendo’s Switch 2 in February 2026 US sales, marking a second consecutive month, with Resident Evil Requiem as the year’s top seller so far; the Midnight Black PS Portal topped February’s peripherals, and total US gaming spend reached about $4.6B as Switch 2 helped offset hardware declines.
Sony disclosed that cloud streaming on PS Portal boosted usage by 162% year over year, and about 50% of Portal owners are PS Plus Premium subscribers, signaling that Sony’s most engaged customers are driving higher spend and profitability even with a small Portal install base (roughly 7% of PS5 owners in the US).
Sony has started a worldwide PS Portal firmware rollout that adds a 1080p High Quality mode for higher-bitrate visuals and refines cloud streaming with a new UI, game invites notifications, clearer trophy popups, and an improved search experience. Enable 1080p High Quality via Quick Menu > Max Resolution > 1080p High Quality.
The PS Portal, initially seen as a peripheral, has become a significant device for PlayStation gamers after a major update allowing direct game streaming from PlayStation servers, surpassing other devices in engagement and usage, and proving to be a portable, versatile gaming option that enhances the PlayStation ecosystem.
Sony's PS Portal, a dedicated Remote Play device, has become the most popular platform for streaming PS5 games, with data showing higher engagement among its users compared to non-users. Despite initial skepticism, ownership has increased significantly, with over half of surveyed users now owning the device and many using it regularly, highlighting its success and integration into the gaming experience.
Sony's latest PS Portal update allows users to stream PS5 games via cloud, eliminating the need for a PS5 console, making it more versatile for on-the-go gaming, especially for those with a PS Plus Premium subscription.
Sony has released a major update for the PS Portal, enabling cloud streaming of over 2,800 PS5 games for PS Plus Premium members, along with a redesigned user interface, 3D audio support, passcode lock, network status check, in-game store, accessibility options, and game invitations, enhancing the device's functionality and user experience.
The article highlights the best Prime Day 2025 gaming deals, including discounts on the Switch 2, PS Portal, Meta Quest 3S, and various games and accessories, along with additional tech deals like SSDs, monitors, and a MacBook Air.
Sony's PlayStation Portal has received a significant update allowing PS Plus subscribers to stream PS5 games via the cloud without needing a console. This update transforms the PS Portal from an accessory to a standalone gaming device, enabling users to play over 120 PS5 games, including popular titles like Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Ghost of Tsushima, on the go with a Wi-Fi connection. The feature is currently in beta, with limited support for certain functionalities and game types.
Google engineers responsibly reported an exploit in Sony's streaming PS Portal that allowed for offline PSP game emulation, leading to its quiet fix in patch 2.0.6, which also improved video quality. The group's spokesperson, Andy Nguyen, announced the closure of the exploit, drawing criticism from the emulation community for adhering to hacking ethics.