Fans will get the ability to experience premium PlayStation 5 games on the go with the Project Q handheld game streamer.
According to MakeUseOf, Sony is once again dipping its toe into the world of mobile gaming, but not quite in the way that fans expected. That means no handheld game console like the PSP-Ultra or PS Vita 2 will be born.
But by the end of the year, PlayStation gamers will be able to play all their favorite games anywhere, as long as there’s a strong enough Wi-Fi connection
Sony officially confirmed Project Q
Previously, there were many rumors circulating around the Internet about Sony working on a new handheld gaming device. And during the PlayStation Showcase event held on May 24, that rumor was officially confirmed by Sony.
Amid a flurry of announcements about big upcoming games, CEO Jim Ryan has confirmed that the company is indeed working on a PlayStation mobile gaming system called ‘Project Q’. While not much has been shared about this new project, fans do get some details on how the device might work.
How will Project Q work?
Project Q is a handheld mobile gaming device with an 8-inch HD display. Designed to look like a DualSense controller split in half and with the screen in the middle, this means gamers can experience games with the DualSense controller while they’re away from the PS5.
One of the main features to note about Project Q is that the device has no physical games. Instead, Project Q will stream games from the PS5 via Remote Play. Remote Play is an application that allows players to access and play PS5 games on mobile devices using a Wi-Fi connection. Therefore, Project Q is a device created by Sony to optimize the user’s mobile gaming experience.
In addition, the fact that Project Q can only stream games that players have installed on PS5 via Remote Play also means that gamers must ensure that they have a strong and stable internet connection, as well as a PS5 to play. equipment operation
How is Project Q different from other handheld game consoles on the market?
The first is visibility, Project Q’s 8-inch screen is about 1 inch larger than some of the popular handheld consoles on the market like the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck.
In addition, the fact that it only works on Remote Play is also a notable problem of this device. Because most game streaming services from the cloud will definitely provide a weaker connection and worse quality than the experience streamed directly from the console. Remote Play is also available for free on mobile devices, which will also be a plus as it can help players understand how the app works and how to set it up with their mobile device
The price of Project Q has yet to be announced, but since Remote Play is completely free, the question is whether it is necessary to spend money to buy more new devices, while you can still play the game. PS5 on mobile with DualSense controller. Surely there must be some important factor for Sony to want to launch Project Q, to replace and improve the mobile gaming experience for users. Let’s wait and see later this year.
Project Q could be the beginning of Sony’s mobile gaming era
While no release date or pricing has been announced for Project Q yet, the idea of playing Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and the entire PS5 library from the comfort of your bed or sitting at home is extremely exciting.
And since PlayStation has been wildly successful in the mobile console market before, there’s a chance that Project Q can achieve even bigger and better things for Sony in terms of mobile gaming in the future.