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Play Solana's PSG1: Can Web3 Handhelds Win Over Gamers?

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08-09-2025 - 17:22:29
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Solana's PSG1 handheld blends gaming with Web3 tools like NFTs and wallets. Launching Oct 2025, but will it offer fun or just crypto hype?

 

The Solana ecosystem is expanding beyond software and DeFi into consumer hardware with the upcoming Play Solana Gen 1 (PSG1) handheld console. Scheduled to ship on October 6, 2025, the PSG1 is designed to be the first gaming device built natively for Web3: part portable console, part crypto wallet, and part distribution hub for Solana-based games.

 

By combining a secure hardware wallet, NFT integrations, and developer tools with the form factor of a modern handheld, Play Solana is betting that gamers are ready for blockchain-native experiences that go beyond speculation. However, with little clarity yet on its launch game library, the question remains: can PSG1 deliver genuine fun, or will it be seen as just another crypto novelty?

 

Key Takeaways

 

PSG1 is Solana's first Web3-native gaming console, set to launch October 6, 2025.

It combines gaming-ready specs with blockchain features like a hardware wallet, fingerprint authentication, and NFT integration.

Play Solana is positioning the device as a distribution hub for Solana Web3 games, though the confirmed launch library is still unknown.

Solana's earlier hardware efforts (Saga and Seeker phones) proved it can ship devices at scale, but critics point to limited app ecosystems.

PSG1 enters a growing Web3 hardware race, with rivals like Sui's SuiPlay0X1 targeting the same niche.

 

Inside the PSG1

 

The PSG1 is powered by an octa-core ARM chip, featuring 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, running on Android. It sports a 3.92-inch OLED touchscreen, Wi-Fi 6.0, Bluetooth 5.4, and a 5,000 mAh battery.

 

Its defining features, however, are blockchain-driven: an embedded SvalGuard hardware wallet, fingerprint authentication, and integration with Jupiter Mobile for secure Solana-native transactions. This makes the PSG1 not just a console but also a crypto custody tool — a hybrid rarely seen in consumer electronics.

 

https://nftnewstoday.com/2025/09/02/play-solanas-psg1-can-web3-handhelds-win-over-gamers

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