The video game industry is currently in an interesting transition period, with Microsoft changing its business model and the seemingly diminishing returns on Sony's mid-generation hardware upgrades, pinpointing the shifting tides. One of the more interesting rumors to emerge recently as hardware makers look for ways to gain a foothold in growth markets is the potential for Sony and Microsoft to enter the portable gaming race. Sony already has PlayStation portalwhich most recently received additional functionality in the form of cloud streaming, but a rumored new edition of the portal may indicate that Sony's new laptop is more than speculation.
Some alleged leaks of another PlayStation Portal colorway, joining the original model and the extremely limited 30th anniversary edition, indicate that Portal will finally arrive in a midnight black variant. PlayStation Black Portal is something that many have wanted for a long time, but its release may be more than just Sony appeasing fans. Rather, it could be that Sony is doing a little custom market research to help gauge the design of its rumored new PlayStation handheld.
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Explanation of PlayStation Portal “Midnight Black”.
A recent rumor published by a prominent industry insider points to the existence of a new PlayStation Portal model in black. Additionally, photos have been leaked that appear to confirm these rumors, showing what appear to be official marketing materials from Sony and PlayStation promoting the new model as the “Midnight Black” edition of the Portal device. While the existence of the “Midnight Black” PlayStation Portal has yet to be officially confirmed by Sony, it is in line with other accurate leaks regarding the black colors of other PlayStation 5 hardware and accessories.
Shortly before the PlayStation “Midnight Black” rumors began to circulate, another industry insider reported the existence of a black version of Sony's DualSense Edge controller. Gamers can already order official PS5 faceplates directly from Sony in the 'Midnight Black' color scheme, lending some credence to rumors that other hardware with a similar design is in the works. While this information should be treated with a grain of salt until Sony confirms the products' existence, there's still a legitimate possibility that the “Midnight Black” pocket portal and DualSense Edge controller could turn out to be real.
The Black PlayStation Portal is just one of several recent leaks that hint at Sony's future plans
Along with a massive PlayStation Portal firmware update, the November 19 release of a black PlayStation Portal handheld could be a sign that Sony is re-entering the handheld console market. While neither device could ever achieve the same level of success as Nintendo's competing handhelds at the time, both the PSP and PlayStation Vita were successful devices that each had a strong player base, and other recent rumors suggest with both Sony and Microsoft looking to branch out into portable gaming. It's a move that would make sense given Microsoft's new strategy of getting its games onto as many devices as possible and the record-breaking success of the Nintendo Switch.
Offering both black and white options for the PlayStation Portal could very well be Sony's way of determining which color gamers prefer on the handheld, using sales data to create a design for a potential new PlayStation-branded handheld. The recent firmware update on the portal, which allows players to stream PS Plus games from the cloud without the need for a remote connection to the PS5, takes another step towards Sony's return to the handheld gaming space and the popularity of both mobile and mobile devices. games and the Nintendo Switch are factors that neither Sony nor Microsoft can afford to ignore.
PlayStation portal
While PlayStation Portal isn't exactly a successor to the PSP, PlayStation Portal solves the age-old problem of having one TV in the household. This remote playback device allows users to stream everything happening on their PlayStation 5 directly to the large 8-inch 1080p LCD screen. What makes PlayStation Portal unique is that it comes with all the advanced technology of the DualSense wireless controller, such as adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. The one downside is that it doesn't support Bluetooth for wireless audio, but it does work with the PlayStation Pulse headphones and headset, and has a 3.5mm audio jack for wired audio.
- Playback time
- 6-8 hours
- Marco
- PlayStation
- Weight
- 529
- Headset compatibility
- 3.5mm, PlayStation Link
- Display
- 8-inch LCD
- Output permission
- 1080p
- Release date
- November 15, 2023
