Sony Unveils Project Q: a New PlayStation Handheld for Streaming
Via TechCrunch
Summary
Sony unveiled Project Q at its PlayStation Showcase event in May 2023, revealing a new handheld device designed exclusively for streaming PS5 games via Remote Play over Wi-Fi. The device features an 8-inch 1080p HD screen and incorporates all of the DualSense controller's signature features, including haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, making it feel like a standard PS5 controller with a screen built in.
Unlike traditional handheld gaming consoles, Project Q does not run games natively — it requires a PS5 console on the same Wi-Fi network to stream content to the device. The reveal prompted mixed reactions, with some praising its use of the full DualSense feature set while others questioned its limited utility compared to devices that can run games independently.
