Wi-Fi Alliance Filings Point to New Hardware
Sony appears to be preparing updates to its game streaming hardware lineup. Recent regulatory documentation from the Wi-Fi Alliance highlights two unannounced PlayStation products, sparking speculation that an updated device featuring a rumored OLED display could be on the horizon.
Two Mystery PlayStation Products Surface in Regulatory Filings
The certification documents from the Wi-Fi Alliance point to two distinct devices that appear to serve as iterations of Sony's dedicated streaming handheld.
Model Numbers and OS Details
Categorized under gaming consoles and peripherals, the hardware carries model numbers CFI-Y2000 and CFI-Y2105. These designations follow the CFI-Y1001 model number assigned to the original PlayStation Portal. Furthermore, the filing indicates that the new units operate on Android 15, aligning with the operating system base of the current model, whereas the PlayStation 5 console utilizes a proprietary operating system.
Streaming Focus Over Native Play
While industry expectations point toward a future Sony handheld capable of native PS5 game execution via next-generation AMD components, the Portal lineup focuses entirely on remote play. These units stream titles either locally from a user's console or via cloud infrastructure. Sony has previously highlighted the economic viability of cloud-based clients, noting that they require minimal memory amid rising component costs.
Connectivity Specifications
Technical details within the filings suggest that the upcoming hardware will retain standard wireless capabilities rather than shifting to high-speed generational upgrades. The devices are certified for 1x1 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi networks, omitting 6GHz support and advanced multi-antenna arrays.
While official statements from PlayStation regarding the filings are pending, hardware leaks earlier in the year from industry sources suggested that an OLED variation of the streaming device was in development.
