PlayStation remains in a precarious spot this generation, especially given the Switch's raw success. While the Switch 2 still needs to prove its worth in hardware sales long term, so many people are already in the Switch ecosystem that it's been tough for Sony to sell the promise of a $1000+ console.
Couple that with the removal of discs from 2028 onward, and the publisher is in a strange position, alongside Microsoft's constantly shifting business strategy. But thanks to a new PlayStation Blog post, we know Sony has one more surprise left for 2026.
Sony has announced that an additional PlayStation Portal model is coming to Japan. It will offer more internal storage space, and will be limited to Japan-only, even going so far as to only provide Japanese-language support.
If you aren't familiar with the PlayStation Portal, it's a unique device that lets players stream games to a screen that essentially acts as a giant DualSense controller. Having used it for months now, I'm impressed by how well it's held up, especially when it comes to the fidelity of the screen, and how great it feels to hold in your hand.
It's been around since 2023 with...
