A rumor suggests that the newPlayStationhandheld device, internally named Project Q, will launch in November 2023. Sony revealed a bunch of games at the latestPlayStationevent, with both first and third-party studios making announcements of projects for people to look forward to.Sony also announced twonew accessories for the PS5at this showcase in the form of a handled device titled Project Q and PlayStation earbuds. Project Q features an 8-inch HD display, while also offering the unique features of the DualSense wireless controller. Fans should note that this device will allow them to play their PS5 games via online streaming, as it doesn’t run the titles natively. Sony confirmed that it will share more information on Project Q in the near future, but it looks like its tentative release date has been leaked.RELATED:Sony PlayStation Handheld Won’t Compete With Steam DeckAs revealed by Tom Henderson, the new PlayStation handheld is set to launch around mid to late November 2023. Insider Gaming originallyleaked a new PlayStation handheld devicein April 2023 with more information on the hardware, stating that Project Q will display games at 1080p resolution with a targeted frame rate of 60 FPS. Additionally, it correctly revealed that the final design of Project Q is similar to the DualSense controller with a screen attached, which matches the design revealed by Sony. While Tom Henderson has correctly leaked information in the past, fans should take all rumors with a grain of salt and wait for an official announcement.
A mid to late November release date for PlayStation’s Project Q seems highly probable, as it would result in this device launching around Black Friday. It’ll be interesting to see the asking price of Project Q, and it may not be that expensive due to the lack of hardware capable of natively running games. Gamers interested in playing PS5 titles via Remote Play can also check out thePS5 Backbone One controller for Android devices, with its price being set to $99.99.
Project Q isn’t the only PlayStation hardware currently being worked on, as Insider Gaming also leaked that Sony plans to release a revisedPS5 console with a detachable disk drive. This device is rumored to replace both PS5 SKUs available in the market, with players interested in purchasing physical games having the option to buy a detachable drive. According to Tom Henderson, a PS5 Pro is also in development, although fans will probably not hear about it for some time.
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