Is PlayStation about to release a gaming console to compete with the Switch 2?

PlayStation unexpectedly conducts surveys about the Nintendo Switch 2; is it preparing for a return to the handheld gaming market?

According to Tech4Gamers , while the Nintendo Switch 2 is the focus of attention in the global gaming world, Sony unexpectedly made a curious move by sending out surveys to the PlayStation user community, directly asking about their feelings and intentions regarding the new handheld gaming console from rival Nintendo.

PlayStation reviews opinions on Switch 2.

This move immediately sparked speculation that Sony is preparing for an ambitious return to the handheld gaming market. Notably, Sony has been almost absent from this segment for over a decade, since the failure of the PlayStation Vita (PS Vita). The market has completely changed with the dominance of the Nintendo Switch, and it seems Sony is looking to "test the waters" before officially re-entering.

Is PlayStation preparing to make a comeback to the handheld gaming market?

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The survey questions are said to focus on key and sensitive factors related to the Nintendo Switch 2. Specifically, Sony wants to know what users think about the announced price of the Switch 2, the main reasons they are considering buying the console (is it because of new features, upgraded hardware, or something else?), and especially how Nintendo will implement pre-orders to combat speculation – a problem that plagued Sony itself when launching the PlayStation 5 (PS5).

Analysts believe that Sony's detailed and direct questioning of its competitors is not simply a matter of routine market research. This is seen as increasingly clear evidence, reinforcing recent rumors that Sony is indeed developing a next-generation PlayStation handheld console.

The company may be gathering valuable information to shape its product, while also learning from Nintendo's experience to avoid repeating the supply chain issues and speculation problems it faced with the PS5.

Although no official information has been confirmed, this unexpected survey is certainly adding fuel to the fire of speculation about PlayStation's return to the handheld gaming market.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/playstation-sap-tung-may-choi-game-doi-dau-switch-2-185250408180817343.htm