According to a new leak, Sony is planning a refreshed PlayStation Portal handheld, slated for a 2026 launch. The updated device will reportedly feature an OLED display, a welcome upgrade from the current version's LCD screen. This follows the initial release of the Portal, a remote game streaming device that received mixed reactions from gamers.

Industry insider KeplerL2 on NeoGAF forums provided details about the upcoming standalone PlayStation 6 Portable. This handheld is expected to compete with the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally. The leak suggests it will be powered by AMD's RDNA 5 GPU architecture, potentially offering improved performance over current handhelds.

The leak also corroborates previous reports, indicating the portable console will have fewer than 40 compute units (CUs), possibly as few as 16. The handheld market is becoming increasingly competitive, with Valve's Steam Deck already making waves. The success of the Nintendo Switch has also fueled the demand for portable gaming.

With these leaks, the future of Sony's handheld gaming strategy becomes clearer. The company is likely aiming to capitalize on the growing demand for portable gaming solutions. The integration of RDNA 5 could offer a significant performance boost, making the PlayStation 6 Portable a compelling option for gamers.