Sony has announced a new handheld game streaming device, known only as Project Q.
Rather than being a competitor to the Nintendo Switch, as many had hoped, this is closer to the Razer Edge.
The Project Q handheld cannot simply stream games from PS Now; games need to be installed on a separate PS5, which is connected to the handheld device over Wi-Fi.
Design-wise, Sony has basically inserted an 8-inch screen between a split DualSense controller.
Take a sneak peek at new accessories revealed at today’s Showcase — the Project Q device for playing games installed on your PS5 and streamed over WiFi, plus our first official wireless earbuds offering lossless audio on PS5 and PC.
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— PlayStation (@PlayStation) May 24, 2023
No specs were released for the as-yet-unnamed system, other than the 8-inch LCD screen, and that it runs games up to 1080p & 60fps.
A line of small print that says the device requires broadband internet Wi-Fi with “at least 5Mbps for use”, adding “for a better play experience, a high-speed connection of at least 15Mbps is recommended” has potential users concerned about glitchy gameplay.
All will be revealed when the handheld launches later this year.
