Steam Deck unveiled

[konfab]

Handhelds seem to be getting more and more popular. I'm all for it!

Who's next...Sony re-entering maybe?

Apple entering with an M2 powered console.

 

[Fulcrum29]

EXCLUSIVE - Sony's Next PlayStation Handheld - Insider Gaming

Following days of speculation, Insider Gaming can report that there's a new PlayStation Handheld in development.

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EXCLUSIVE – SONY’S NEXT PLAYSTATION HANDHELD​

Following days of speculation, Insider Gaming can report that there’s a new PlayStation Handheld in development.

Codenamed the Q Lite, the next PlayStation handheld is the next piece of Sony hardware that aims to be yet another piece of hardware that requires the PlayStation 5. Insider Gaming understands that the Q Lite is not a cloud-streaming device, but instead uses Remote Play with the PlayStation 5 – A feature the console giant has been pushing these past couple of weeks.

Sporting adaptive streaming up to 1080p and 60FPS, the new device will require constant connectivity to the internet.

As for the console’s physical features, early prototypes show the console will look a lot like a PlayStation 5 controller, but with a massive 8-inch LCD touchscreen in the center. The device sports adaptive triggers for haptic feedback and will include what you would come to expect from a handheld – Volume buttons, speakers, an audio input jack, etc.

Insider Gaming understands that the Q Lite is in its QA phase and is scheduled to release before the PlayStation 5 Pro and after the Detachable Disc Drive PS5.

Not a cloud-streaming device but requires constant connectivity to the internet I thought you could PS Remote Play without internet connectivity or did things change where all devices need to be online connected to the PlayStation Network?

I read the PlayStation FAQ now, and it doesn't seem that it is home network operable, you have to sign in to PSN. Though not cloud-streaming per se, it is still cloud, and I am curious whether it will support PS Now since it isn't mentioned in the QA leaks. It is then similar to the Logitech G Cloud, and I can hope that it also supports Steam Link and other remote apps.

 

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