Why was the PlayStation Portable discontinued?

In October that year, Sony announced it would reduce the price of the unit. On April 20, 2011, the manufacturer announced that the PSP Go would be discontinued outside of North America so it could concentrate on the PlayStation Vita.

Is PlayStation Portable still available?

Unsurprisingly, a new PSP isn’t coming out in 2022, and fans of the old PlayStation Portable shouldn’t expect a new handheld console from Sony anytime soon.

Will Sony make PSP again?

Given the state of the market now, it’s highly unlikely that Sony would consider venturing into handhelds again (and is the Switch even a ‘proper’ handheld console?), but designers Andrea Gallarini and Nicola Pezzotti have cooked up some concept renders which show just what a ‘next gen’ PlayStation Portable could look …

What is the latest portable PlayStation?

New Sony Playstation Portable PSP 3000 Series Handheld Gaming Console System (Renewed) (Black)

Will the PSP ever return?

PSP 5 / PS5 Portable / PS 5G are some of the various names given to the rumored New Handheld Console from Sony. PlayStation 5 Portable is projected to release somewhere near the end of 2021.

Will PlayStation bring back PSP?

The answer is likely not. However, could we see a Sony handheld in the future? Absolutely. Despite the poor performance of the PS Vita, there is a dedicated fan base for the console who’d likely love to see—and buy—a new handheld PlayStation, should Sony release one.

How much is PSP right now?

A used PSP Go sells for anything between $68 – $480 depending on bundle type. These handhelds are worth much more if bundled together with the original box, manual, and cables.

Will Sony make a new portable?

Rumors of a brand new PlayStation Handheld console are already making rounds on the internet. As per some rumors and reports, Sony Interactive Entertainment is planning to officially drop the PlayStation handheld console and PlayStation 5 pro as early as 2024.