Sony Q Handheld

BLUEVOODU · October 08, 2023, 10:44:36 AM

This isn't necessarily new news. I wanted to add this topic for awhile now. The Sony Q is a planned handheld that is not like the Vita or anything else. It appears to simply be a Sony player like the functionality of the Vita where it allowed remote playing of games from the console on the same network.

I like the concept, but I'd like to have this functionality in a new Vita style device. I'm not sure how much of a market there is for this device. What are your thoughts?

I guess I always long for a new Vita.. but that could be my "preference" that maybe stems from happy memories. I can't say that's the case... but that may be the case.

Here's more information from theverge:
Sony's new Q handheld - theverge.com

Thoughts, Comments... post it up!

CreepinDeth · October 09, 2023, 01:29:42 AM

I have a couple of friends who have already pre-ordered it. The demand might not be high but it'll probably sell decently.

The remote streaming works really well. I use my Steam Deck for that purpose and the picture is pretty clean. It'll probably sell quite a bit when it eventually goes on sale.

retro junkie · October 19, 2023, 11:25:00 AM

I was always a "game only" console sort-of gamer. Whether it be handheld or home console, don't put any other feature on my system. Restrict my consoles to game only! Then came along the Sony Vita, it ruined everything.

I fell head over heels for that system. Man I used it for everything, gaming, skype, youtube, facebook, email, photos, etc. It was my all in one in my pocket.

I carried it everywhere, even on business trips to keep in touch at home with skype. It was the bomb. Then Sony dumped it, all the support crashed and I was left with a game system only. I miss that time however short it was, there has not been anything like it since. I did use it occasionally to do remote play.
That being said............

I would love a return to a Vita like device.

BLUEVOODU · December 17, 2023, 04:54:09 PM

@CreepinDeth - have they shared any thoughts since release?

@retro junkie - this definitely is not a Vita replacement. It's more-so a remote player for the PlayStation 5. I'd love for this to be a new Vita that played PS5 games as well

this is truly a pipe dream. I still play my Vita. But maybe this is appropriate for you as well - it's better to have loved and lost than never have loved at all!

CreepinDeth · January 03, 2024, 09:39:10 PM

@BLUEVOODU I haven't asked about it and haven't seen any thoughts from them.

There is this video from Digital Foundry. They did a review on it. I did see a report that these sold out in a few places after 2 days. Seems there are a lot of people who find this convenient.

BLUEVOODU · January 24, 2024, 08:54:10 AM

@CreepinDeth --> cool video. Oddly enough, I thought I replied to this already shortly after you posted it. They dig into the Sony Q a bit. In regard to the latency, "The Nintendo Wii U solved this back in 2012." lol... Go Nintendo

It's interesting there is so much latency and having to account for the Internet and then device latency. At this point... and a solved problem for over 10 years... it's amazing they didn't plan for this.