Supposedly, Sony is developing a handheld for the PlayStation. At least, this is what a well-known insider claims.
Under the codename Q Lite, a gaming handheld is said to be in development at Sony. This is at least reported by Tom Henderson, owner of Insider Gaming, who is known for often reliable insider information. The model is expected to feature the known attributes of the PS5, such as adaptive triggers and haptic feedback.
Insider Gaming assumes that it is meant to be a proper handheld device, similar to what we know from Valve or Logitech. Beyond that, little is known: it is unclear how the device will look, what the model will cost, or when it will be released.
Here too, the source only speculates that “the Q Lite is in the QA phase and is to be released before the PlayStation 5 Pro and after the Detachable Disc Drive PS5.”
Reserved reactions to a potential handheld for the PS5
The reactions are reserved and partly very negative. LCD display, no “real” gaming, but only “Remote Play” and a mandatory, constant online connection are considered outdated by many.
The criticism is particularly great because Sony had already offered gaming handhelds on the market with the PS Vita or the PSP that provided “real” gaming compared to just “Remote Play.”
Some also explain: Why should I buy such an (presumably) overpriced device when I could use my phone for “Remote Play,” where I have a better display and better battery life?
A similar streaming device was also introduced by Logitech a few months ago. Here too, gaming works either remotely or via the cloud. The device is not yet available in Germany. And the company Razer has now also introduced a gaming handheld:
Supposedly, Sony plans many new products for the PlayStation in the future
There has been speculation for a while that Sony is planning new products for the PlayStation 5. These include:
- PlayStation 5 with detachable drive
- the Project Nomad, which is supposed to be about wireless headphones
- the Project Voyager, which is supposed to be a wireless headset
At least the wireless headphones sound promising. Our editor Benedikt Schlotmann might finally have a big wish fulfilled by Sony.
Sony is supposedly bringing new headphones for the PS5 and could fulfill a big wish for me
