PlayStation Project Q is Garbage
On May 24, 2023, Sony revealed the PlayStation Project Q on their PlayStation Showcase. For those of you not in the know, the Showcase is like a treasure trove where Sony spills the beans on all the exciting stuff they’ve been cooking up for the current generation of PlayStation. It’s basically a peek behind the curtain of their gaming wizardry. And boy, did they deliver!
Except for one!
Sony showed off their new portable console, currently named Project Q. And it’s garbage!
Where do I begin with this machine?
You guys remember the Wii U, the system that combines a traditional console with a tablet-like controller called the GamePad. It wasn’t a portable console you just used the GamePad for the gaming mechanics. That’s what Project Q is, this new (and most likely expensive) system does nothing but remote play.
Remote Play is a feature that allows users to stream and play their favorite video games on a remote device, such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet, while the game is running on a different device, typically a gaming console or PC. It enables players to enjoy their gaming experience on a secondary screen, even when they are not in close proximity to the main gaming device.
If you’re looking to enjoy your games without having to play them on your main TV, you can grab this portable console and head to a room (or bathroom) without a TV to play. However, it’s worth noting that you won’t be able to take it outside with you, as you need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your PlayStation 5.
In order to use this device, it is a requirement to have a PS5, priced at $500. The device itself, most likely priced at around $300, serves as an additional accessory for the PS5.
Here’s the issue at hand: this device is unnecessary. You already have the option to use your smartphones, PC, or laptop for remote play. Purchasing an additional accessory may seem pointless when you likely have perfectly good electronics that you already own.
When growing we were blessed with the presence of the PlayStation Portable (PSP) and the PlayStation Vita, two consoles that garnered immense adoration and boasted their own libraries. Following the era of the Vita, fans held onto a glimmer of hope, yearning for Sony to embark on the creation of a new portable device for the current generation. An ideal device that would possess its own unique game collection while seamlessly connecting to the PS4 or PS5, offering the coveted ability to engage in remote play.
Or they should take notes from Steam Deck and create their own Portable PlayStation where they could play PS5 games on the go without the need of WIFI, Remote Play, and have it’s own exclusives. Maybe I’m asking for too much?
I just feel like this will be a failure. It appears to be an expensive device with a sole focus on one feature. Moreover, the device itself gives off an impression of laziness in its design. It simply takes the PS5’s controller, splits it in two, and attaches it to a tablet. Unlike other handheld consoles, which boasted unique features that justified their design choices, this device seems to lack any distinctive elements. Take the Nintendo Switch, for example, where you can detach the controllers and engage in multiplayer gameplay with friends.
In conclusion, if Sony doesn’t make changes to the design or features, they will disappoint countless fans.
