Sony made two hardware announcements during the PlayStation Showcase event in May. While neither is a new console, Project Q was closer to that. The device resembles a handheld console that will allow PlayStation 5 owners to stream and play games remotely. And now, factory videos and images of Sony’s Project Q device have leaked online.
The new images offer the first real look of Sony’s Project Q device. The images shared on Twitter appear to show the prototype units of Project Q in its factory environment.
The Project Q device features an 8-inch LCD display surrounded by controls modeled after the PS5’s DualSense joystick. According to the leaked images, Project Q is very similar to the overall design of the PS5.
Although Sony has not revealed all the features of Project Q, leaked images show that the device will run on an Android or Linux-based operating system. This seems to provide flexibility and functionality that goes beyond just remote game streaming. The visuals allow us to see Project Q units with different joystick configurations, pointing to possible customization options.
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Project Q aims to deliver PS5 quality gameplay on the go by streaming directly from the user console. That’s why it has a different role from cloud gaming services like PlayStation Now. Sony says Project Q will “use advanced Remote Play technology to minimize lag issues that often plague game streaming.”
New PlayStation headsets are also coming
Sony also announced its own PlayStation headsets during the PlayStation Showcase. Products that will work with both PS5 and PC will be able to connect to smartphones via Bluetooth. Sony says they will use the new technology to make the headphones deliver lossless sound.
According to Sony, the new products will be released before the end of 2023. This likely suggests that the company wants to have both products ready for the busy winter shopping season.
Project Q will compete with Asus ROG Ally and Steam Deck for gamers who don’t want to leave their game even on the go. Sony is expected to officially unveil the device in the coming months, with more details on the handset’s specs, price, and game-streaming capabilities.
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