Exclusive: Leaked Details Reveal Latest Handheld Project Q Powered by Android

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Project Q is an innovative streaming platform enabling players to enjoy PS5 games on an 8-inch HD display linked to a DualSense controller-like control pad via Remote Play.

According to a recent leak, Sony's highly anticipated handheld gaming device, Project Q, is rumored to operate on the Android OS. The leak provided valuable insights into the hardware specifications of the PlayStation handheld console, accompanied by a video demonstrating its functionality. It is important to note that the showcased menu screen represents an early version and may not fully reflect the final design of Project Q's menu in the future.

At the May 2023 PlayStation Showcase, President Jim Ryan introduced Project Q as a potential gaming option for players. Unlike other hybrid consoles like the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch, Project Q is a streaming platform that enables gamers to play PS5 games via Remote Play over a Wi-Fi connection. Users must have their games already installed on the PS5 in order to use Project Q. The device features an 8-inch HD display attached to a control pad with all the buttons found on a DualSense controller. While Sony did not provide details about Project Q's operating system, a leaked video offers an early glimpse of its appearance and functionality. The leaked video, posted in a tweet by Zuby_Tech, showcases a preliminary version of the Android OS running on a plastic-wrapped Project Q handheld. The menu shown in the video offers a few options along with a QR code. It is likely that this menu design is not the final version and will be modified to align with the PlayStation's aesthetic.

The video provides a brief overview of the Project Q device, showcasing its front, back, top, and bottom sides. Positioned behind the tablet on top are four buttons, and the top and bottom feature centered holes which are likely for microphones. Additionally, there are speaker slots on the top edge. Zuby_Tech's tweet reveals Project Q without the tablet and includes low-resolution screenshots of the menu screen.

Gamers have had a mixed response to Project Q, expressing differing opinions on its features and functionality as a handheld console. Some fans appreciate the ability to play PS5 games on the go, while others are more skeptical and would have preferred a successor to the PSP or PS Vita. Given that Project Q potentially runs on Android, it may also attract a dedicated modding community.

Source: The Verge