Sounds awful.
Sony’s Project Q PlayStation handheld was announced yesterday and seems to have more problems than solutions.
The handheld — which splits a DualSense controller and slaps an 8″ HD screen between the pieces — will use wi-fi to stream PS5 games via Remote Play.
At first glance, the handheld looks a lot like the Backbone One PlayStation edition, and frankly doesn’t hold a candle to it. The Backbone One — which has been available for iPhone for some time and released its Android version for PlayStation earlier this week — not only will use your phone to access PlayStation Remote Play, but could also be used for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate streaming and locally-housed games on your Android. The Backbone One also uses your phone’s network connection, meaning it’s not locked to just wi-fi.
Admittedly, there are use cases for Project Q. If you’re at home and someone’s wanting to use the TV, you can use the handheld to play beside a friend or loved one on the couch. Other than that, it gets hazy — if you’re out on the go, you’ll need to tether your Project Q to your phone… and in that case, why not just use a Backbone?
A full release date hasn’t been named for Project Q, though it’s expected in 2023. Pricing is also unknown at this time. We’ll keep you informed as we learn more.
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