A few days ago, Insider Gaming broke the news that Sony will launch a streaming handheld product code-named Q Lite, and now there is new news that Sony Q Lite will be announced together with a variety of PlayStation ecosystem products in November 2023. In addition to PS dedicated earmuff headphones and true wireless headphones, the long-rumored PS5 with a detachable disc drive will also be released in November; Although the estimated price of Lite is only 200 US dollars, not only will it not be a stand-alone handheld product, but a streaming-only handheld that can only be used with PS Remote.
Although the PS Vita also supports the PS Remote play function, at least the PS Vita has the ability to play stand-alone games. Although the performance of the Logitech G Cloud is regrettable, G Cloud can install Android games through the Play Store of the Android system. , you can also install a variety of streaming services through the Play Store, including PS Remote; however, Q Lite is a single service streaming only for PS Remote, and does not include stand-alone play, nor can you install other streaming services.
▲Launched nearly 10 years ago, although VITA TV also provides the PS Remote function, it still has the ability to play games on a single computer
It is said that Q Lite is equivalent to a Dual Sense host with more screens and streaming functions, and it will not be equipped with a game-level processor and an open operating system. The main purpose is only to receive PS5 hosts for streaming; such a product The positioning reminds me of the short-lived VITA TV launched in 2013. VITA is equivalent to a PS VITA console with the battery removed, the screen added and HDMI added. However, VITA TV still has VITA stand-alone games in addition to PS Remote streaming games. ability, and if Q Lite can only play PS Remote games, I am afraid that the product competitiveness will be considered.
