Sony recently made it official that it is indeed working on a handheld console called “Project Q” revealing its design and some key specifications. The brand also confirmed that it will be a game-streaming device rather than a full-fledged console, relying on Remote Play via Wi-Fi to stream games from your PS5 console.

The “Project Q” console requires users to own a PS5 console and be in close proximity or connected to the same Wi-Fi network in order to play games. This aspect has left many gamers puzzled, as they question the target audience for this product. However, one potentially positive aspect could have been its anticipated long battery life, considering that the console doesn’t run games natively. Unfortunately, leaked information from Tom Henderson at Insider Gaming suggests that Project Q’s battery life is estimated to be around 3-4 hours. This duration is comparable to the battery life of devices like the Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch, which run games directly on the hardware.

The reason for the relatively short battery life of Project Q could be attributed to a few factors. One possible reason is the presence of a small battery capacity. Additionally, it is speculated that the console may feature an OLED panel, which could contribute to higher power consumption. While IPS displays theoretically require more power due to the always-on backlight, in practice, OLED displays tend to consume more power because of the need to illuminate a greater number of pixels, especially when displaying bright content.

Although the OLED panel has not been confirmed and is a mere rumor at this point, we do know that the device will have an 8-inch FHD screen, likely with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080, capable of playing games at 60 FPS.

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Sony plans to release the Project Q portable handheld for remote gameplay on PlayStation 5 consoles. The new Sony Q handheld will come with an 8-inch display and it will make it easier to play your PS5 games wirelessly. Sony also announced the PlayStation Bluetooth earbuds.

The Project Q official announcement was made during the PlayStation Showcase event this week. Sony says it will launch the dedicated device which enables users to stream any game from their PS5 console using Remote Play via Wi-Fi. Apart from its 8-inch HD screen, the Project Q has all of the buttons of the PlayStation DualSense wireless controller. It will be capable of running games with a maximum resolution of 1080p and 60fps.

The Sony Project Q will come with adaptive triggers and haptic feedback – both present with the DualSense wireless controller. All games that you can play on the Q handheld must be installed on a PlayStation 5 console. The Q handheld is therefore seen as a companion to the PS5 and cannot operate independently. Project Q is unlike the Steam Deck or your mobile phone. While it could be underwhelming to limit the Q handheld to PS5-installed games, Sony could expand the capability of the device to stream games from its Cloud service.

Sony Q handheld is a portable device compatible with the PlayStation 5

The Sony Project Q handheld will enter the market later this year. By the time of its release, Sony would have provided the needed optics and illuminated the grey areas on the new device. Sony will also factor in competition in the gaming segment in arriving at a decent price regime for the Q handheld.

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