Sony's Project Q: A Vita with a DualShock
Sony’s announcement of the PlayStation Project Q handheld received mixed reactions, as the device’s simplistic design sparked debates over whether the device would be a worthy successor to the PlayStation Vita. While leaked images of Project Q surfaced earlier, new videos showcasing the device’s inner workings have now been shared on the internet, and the handheld appears to be a Vita with a DualShock controller attached to it.
The PlayStation Project Q leaks come from the same source as the prior images, which were shared on Imgur before being picked up by Reddit and Twitter. The new videos give us a better understanding of what the device will be capable of, and they also serve to confirm that Project Q is running on a modified version of Android’s operating system.
The first video shows off the Project Q home screen and several of its apps. The device is also shown to be utilizing a DualSense controller, which means that it has motion controls and a touchpad.
The footage also reveals that Project Q is running a ‘PlayStation’ app, which presumably allows you to manage your PlayStation Network account and purchases. This suggests that the device may lack a unique operating system like previous PlayStation handhelds, and it could mean that the device is capable of running Android apps in the future.
Check out the leaked PlayStation Project Q videos below:
Sony has been mostly quiet about Project Q, save for a brief announcement and a few comments from Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida. The device is expected to release sometime this year, but we have yet to learn about its pricing or specs.
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