Report that Sony is developing 'PlayStation portable machine' for remote play, codename is 'Q Lite'

On April 5, 2023, gaming news site Insider Gaming reported that Sony is developing a new handheld game console. The new game machine codenamed 'Q Lite' is said to be a terminal for remote play linked with PlayStation 5, not a portable game machine that operates alone like PlayStation Vita or a cloud streaming device. increase.

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According to Insider Gaming, 'Q Lite' is a game machine that supports adaptive streaming up to 1080p / 60FPS and requires a constant connection to the Internet. Therefore, Insider Gaming points out that PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 users are likely to be positioned as peripherals for remote play.

Remote Play is a feature that Sony has been focusing on for the past few weeks, allowing you to access your PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 from your smartphone, tablet or PC. You can see what kind of function it is by watching the following movie.

PS Remote Play | PS5®-YouTube


Turning to the hardware, early prototypes look similar to the PlayStation 5 controller, but with a large 8-inch LCD touchscreen in the middle. In addition to having 'haptic feedback' and 'adaptive triggers' similar to the wireless controller 'DualSense' for PlayStation 5, other functions required for portable devices such as volume buttons, speakers, and audio input jacks are also planned. .

'Q Lite' is scheduled to be released after the PlayStation 5 equipped with a removable disk drive, which is rumored to appear in the middle of 2023, and before the PlayStation 5 Pro, which is expected to be released at the end of 2024.

According to Insider Gaming, Sony is planning to roll out 'the second phase of the PlayStation 5,' which will bring the aforementioned PlayStation 5 with a removable disk drive, wireless earbuds called 'Project Nomad,' and 'Project Voyager.' It is said that the wireless headset called ', PlayStation 5 Pro, and the 'Q Lite' featured this time will appear in rapid succession.

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Insider Gaming commented, ``The next PlayStation Showcase is going to be a big one.''