The time of May is always exciting for gamers because it brings developer game showcases. PlayStation holds its own show titled ‘PlayStation Showcase’ where they announce and demonstrate new titles planned for their consoles. With the announcements about exclusive titles coming in, the company also announces new developments for their consoles. The final moments of the 2023 PlayStation Showcase saw the arrival of a new challenger in the gaming console department!
In the final demonstrations of the event, Sony made a big reveal that would be titled ‘Project Q’.
PlayStation showcase presents Project Q
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Sony is developing a new component to introduce to the console market, Project Q. Jim Ryan, Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO presented Project Q among the accessories that Sony intends to launch.
It is a handheld device that will allow PlayStation users to stream their PlayStation 5 games directly onto Project Q. It features an 8-inch HD Screen and “All of the buttons and features of the DualSense wireless controller,” as Ryan would describe it.
Ryan revealed that users could stream any PlayStation 5 game they had on the handheld, with the exception of PlayStation VR games. The device makes use of WiFi, as well as PlayStation’s Remote Play feature.
While there was no information about how much Project Q would retail for, updates about the same are expected to come from Sony in due course.
In addition to Project Q, Ryan also announced the PlayStation earbuds, and promised to bring, “Next-generation audio immersion to PS5 and PC“. Sony claims their newer wireless technology will give lossless audio with low latency.
New Fronts in Handheld Gaming
The introduction of Project Q seems to come at the right time for Sony, as the Nintendo Switch 2 is rumored to release soon. A device that allows users to stream games built for the current generation of consoles while retaining most of the user experience is a big win for Sony.
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Moreover, the introduction of Project Q marks the arrival of a dedicated device to stream PlayStation 5 games. With the last generation, the PlayStation Vita allowed users to stream games but featured a limited scope of doing so.
The launch of this new handheld console will be a new front for Sony to compete in. There are existing handheld consoles such as the Nintendo Switch and the Steam Deck, as well as the imminent arrival of Nintendo Switch 2.
Alongside the announcement of these devices, the event featured numerous games being announced, with the arrival of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 being the highlight of the event.
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