The Wi-Fi Alliance has certified two previously unannounced PlayStation devices classified as gaming consoles or peripherals, according to recent certification documentation. The devices carry model numbers CFI-Y2000 and CFI-Y2105, representing an upgrade from the current CFI-Y1001 model number of the existing PlayStation Portal. Both new devices are listed as running Android 15, matching the operating system used in the current Portal model and suggesting these certifications relate to updates to the existing handheld device.
The PlayStation Portal is a cloud-based game streaming device that allows users to play games either from their home PlayStation console or through Sony’s cloud streaming service. The company has emphasized the cost-effectiveness of this approach, noting earlier this year that cloud streaming requires minimal memory infrastructure, making it an attractive low-cost alternative in an environment where memory costs are increasing. Sony has separate plans for a dedicated handheld device capable of natively running PS5 games using next-generation AMD graphics, though that product remains in development.
While the new devices appear to retain similar Wi-Fi specifications to the current model, supporting 1×1 2.4GHz and 5GHz connectivity without 6GHz capability, industry sources have suggested these updates may include display improvements. Hardware leaker KeplerL2 reported earlier in the year that Sony was developing an OLED version of the Portal for release during the current timeframe. The original PlayStation Portal, featuring an 8-inch LCD screen, became available in late 2023. Sony has not provided official confirmation regarding the new products or their specifications.
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