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PSP2, Switch 2 and an Xbox handheld... a brighter portable future?

PlayStation VR 2 on the way

PlayStation VR for the PS4 sold around 5 million units by the start of 2020, so is likely 6-7 million now, which isn't a great attach rate, but not bad for an immersive gadget. That's more than enough for Sony to have another shot with an improved PS5 model offering 4K imagery and higher refresh rates for a better visual experience and a simplified one-wire connection. 

All the juicy tech details are on the Sony blog, but no word on price. The virtual reality system will launch with a Horizon Call of the Mountain (with a ludicrously tiny gameplay clip) episode from Guerrilla and Firesprite, so plenty to look forward to. And it helps Sony differentiate from Xbox and Switch. 

But as the first "accessory" for the PS5, I wonder if a remote player handheld (absolutely not a Vita 2) will be far behind? Sony needs to do more in the "play anywhere" space, rather than sticking a smartphone to a DualSense.  

A peripheral with a HD screen, strong 5G/WiFi stack and streaming processor would make a great second screen in a Vita-slim-style case, with the extra triggers. And if there is enough power for backward compatibility and an updated Vita/PSP/PSone "legacy" store, that'd be cool. Just a thought.  

Currently playing on my Vita/PS4/PS5