New PS Portal Could Get Major Screen Boost

A potential 'PlayStation Portal Pro' is rumored to be in development, possibly launching this year with a significant display upgrade. Leaks suggest this new version could feature an OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, a notable enhancement from the current model's 60Hz. This hardware update, if realized, would be the first since the Portal's 2023 launch.

Despite being primarily a remote play and game streaming device, the PlayStation Portal has reportedly sold well since its release. Industry analyst Mat Piscatella indicated a 7% attachment rate for U.S. PS5 owners. This suggests Sony has sold several million units of the device, which allows PS5 games to be played over Wi-Fi and streams titles via PlayStation Plus Premium.

Further into the future, leaks point towards a potential PlayStation 6 handheld device utilizing AMD's next-generation RDNA 5 graphics. This future hardware is expected to offer enhanced graphical capabilities and improved upscaling technology, potentially running at a standard 15W TDP with LPDDR5X-9600 memory, indicating a powerful handheld for current and future games.

However, the release of a full PlayStation 6 console may be delayed due to ongoing RAM shortages. Meanwhile, Sony is reportedly working on upscaling updates like PSSR 2 for the PlayStation 5 Pro, aiming to boost game performance.