Monday, July 24th 2023
Leaked Footage Shows Sony Project Q Handheld Running Android OS
A significant Sony Project Q leak has revealed an alleged prototype running on an undisclosed version of the Android operating system—the remote play-oriented handheld device was first revealed in late May's PlayStation showcase, but Sony's games division has so far kept stum about the Q's means of operation. Zuby_Tech has (prematurely) pulled back the curtain by uploading various images and video footage of a working unit.
A very simple version of Android seems to be displayed on the device's 8-inch 1080p LCD screen (a protective film is still attached), with a prominent QR code featured on its home window. The streaming device has the potential to be quite flexible, in terms of functionality, thanks to Sony's apparent wise choice of operating system selection. Zuby_Tech also took the time to open up their sample unit—without the screen in place, there appears to be not much going on inside there. Previous rumors have the Project Q accessory costing somewhere in the $200-300 region, with a battery life of 3-4 hours—this could be a tough one to market and sell, even to the most ardent of PlayStation platform supporters.
Sources:
The Verge, Zuby Tech Tweet
A very simple version of Android seems to be displayed on the device's 8-inch 1080p LCD screen (a protective film is still attached), with a prominent QR code featured on its home window. The streaming device has the potential to be quite flexible, in terms of functionality, thanks to Sony's apparent wise choice of operating system selection. Zuby_Tech also took the time to open up their sample unit—without the screen in place, there appears to be not much going on inside there. Previous rumors have the Project Q accessory costing somewhere in the $200-300 region, with a battery life of 3-4 hours—this could be a tough one to market and sell, even to the most ardent of PlayStation platform supporters.
9 Comments on Leaked Footage Shows Sony Project Q Handheld Running Android OS
Sony owns so much old IP and not all of it requires a power house to run. Imagine if older and much older IPs could be ported over and made available for the new PSP or Vita (which Nintendo seems to have a hard time doing...) Sony would make silly money.
It would also cut out any middle men like google play or Apple app store and get people on their own PSN network where they can get all the money.
But nope, we get this remote play instead.
Why anyone would get this when you can already remote play from any smartphone is beyond me. You can even add controllers to the phone.