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[Fake]

These photos aren't blurry or off centre enough. Gotta be fake

Leakers have this culture of using Nintendo DS camera to take pictures.

 

[GHG]

Looks diabolical.

Who in their right mind would purchase this over one of those phone brackets for controllers?

 

[Banjo64]

The most embarrassing piece of PlayStation hardware ever produced. By a mile.

 

[Quasicat]

It runs android?

If I can mod it to remote play PS5 and Series X and emulate GameCube on it, I’m all in!

 

[Banjo64]

While others dislike this device because of the way it works, I think this is a good idea.

Look at why at one of the reasons the Vita failed. Lack of big high quality games.

With how this device works, Sony doesn't have to face that issue. You can play all PS5 games on it.

The only disadvantage is the requirement of internet, but the fact you can play PS5 and even PS5 Pro level games on a handheld built with the Dual Sense features more that out weight that disadvantage.

Sex sells. And this thing is herpes.

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

If the Wii U didn’t work, bearing in mind at the time it had all those exclusive big Nintendo games for 3-4 years, why would this thing? Who is this for?

 

[Loxus]

Sex sells. And this thing is herpes.

Well, that's your opinion.

 

[M1987]

That looks like some cheap ass 50 Dollars Aliexpress shit. I call it fake.

Isn't this the same as what was shown at the showcase? I doubt it's fake

 

[Raonak]

Hoping it's cheap because I could definitely use one of these.

 

[vivftp]

Nice pics, excited to learn more. I have the feeling that this will be extremely comfortable to use as its design is very similar to the Nyko Power Grip I used to use on my Vita. That grip was the only way I could use my Vita for extended periods of time without hurting my hands:

 

[SmokedMeat]

It looks like something a hobbyist slapped together. A huge departure from the beautiful Vita.

 

[spons]

Looks janky as fuck, but why assume it's fake? It's just a screen lodged between joycons or whatever this is.
Left aside the obvious fact that you can do this already with an Android device and the PSPlay app.

 

[Ar¢tos]

Why is it running android?
Being Sony isn't it most likely to run some proprietary BSD variant?

 

[spons]

Why is it running android?
Being Sony isn't it most likely to run some proprietary BSD variant?

Android with an app means an even cheaper way to do this. They can just copy the device firmware/drivers from the chip manufacturer they're using without having to adjust anything.

 

[Ar¢tos]

Android with an app means an even cheaper way to do this. They can just copy the device firmware/drivers from the chip manufacturer they're using without having to adjust anything.

Sony doesn't usually go for the simple solution and they love proprietary shit.

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

Anything over $200 and it's doa.

 

[spons]

Sony doesn't usually go for the simple solution and they love proprietary shit.

Well yeah, they do love heavily customized FreeBSD. But the PS Classic device (lol) was just Linux with a stock emulator developed by someone else. Nothing except the user interface was done by Sony. So there is at least some precedent which could mean they go the cheapest route: some MediaTek SoC with stock drivers, stock Android but with a custom launcher and app to stream games.

 

[daclynk]

its crazy we are getting Sony's new portable hardware leaks before the Nintendo switch succ.

 

[Imtjnotu]

Would you pay $150 for this? (The DualSense is also overpriced)

I'd pay up to $199 for this. cause we not broke

 

[LordCBH]

This thing is going to bomb.

 

[adamsapple]

https://www.neogaf.com/threads/sony%E2%80%99s-project-q-factory-leaked-images.1659036/page-2

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

I'd pay up to $199 for this. cause we not broke

I think this is the realistic price.

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

I don't understand the criticism. This looks like the most comfortable, best playing handheld in history. The Switch is a nightmare to hold for adults but this thing is getting sh*t on by people?

 

[RCU005]

I see this selling worse than the PSTV. Its such a pointless device that most people don't need.

I’m looking for a PSTV, but they are expensive. My Vita broke and I wish I had the PSTV to keep playing my games.

 

[Unknown?]

lmao if they're really gonna try to sell this shit for more than $99.

Remember people saying Switch was DOA at $299 also. Good times.

 

[Loxus]

Still don't see fully see what sonys plan is with this, I personally don't see this going well

This is for those who have access to Wi-Fi at home, work or school, which allows them to play their PS5 games without being at a TV.

I expect Sony to launch a streaming only version of PS Plus along with this.

It's amazing how some fail to see the concept of this device.

 

[Kenpachii]

This thing makes me want to make a spaceship.

 

[ahtlas7]

But to those who are: enjoy.

 

[ReBurn]

PS5U

 

[Roxkis_ii]

You know what, when I see this, if you really squint your eyes, you can see Playstation 5 Switch, but only for your house. It's probably going to be niche, but I've been wrong before.

 

[64gigabyteram]

this is a useless accessory that could have its function easily replicated by a phone. For 200 dollars you could get an AYN Odin, Retroid pocket, Switch Lite etc which will be able to play games locally without the need for a stupid internet connection.

Look at why at one of the reasons the Vita failed. Lack of big high quality games.

With how this device works, Sony doesn't have to face that issue. You can play all PS5 games on it.

Wouldn't they be better off making a dedicated handheld that has the PS5 hardware inside it a la Sega Nomad?

package includes carpal tunnel syndrome and general wrist pain.

What are you talking about? It's literally just holding a controller but with your phone attached. that should not cause hand pain

 

[ReBurn]

It runs Android. If the SOC isn't crap it might make a decent handheld emulation device if someone cracks it. Might be worth buying one to keep in the box just in case.

 

[Gravemind]

Man that has got to be a prototype because that looks like they took an android tablet, snapped a dualsense controller in half and glued them to it.

If that's the final design then Sony's lost the plot big time. Yikes.

 

[lughnasadh123]

Yeah I don't get the complaints about the looks either. More importantly it should be incredibly comfy to play. This would be a great thing to have if they price it low enough. They won't.

 

[ANoa]

It's a shame this silly shit is the closest we'll ever get to another Sony handheld.

I would've loved this as a kid, can't play when parents are on the TV that's why i always bought portable consoles

For $200 or whatever it'll end up costing, your parents could have just bought another TV for you.

 

[Imtjnotu]

The back bone one with no screen or any dual sense features is $99 and yall think adding an 8 inch screen is going to be free.


None of yall understand how pricing actually works

 

[StueyDuck]

This is for those who have access to Wi-Fi at home, work or school, which allows them to play their PS5 games without being at a TV.

I expect Sony to launch a streaming only version of PS Plus along with this.

It's amazing how some fail to see the concept of this device.

lol believe it or not, i was intelligent enough to know what it physically does.

you didn't educate me they way you think you did.

however, i don't see the point as in the target market for this, a purely streaming device that relies on a decent stable internet connection (both upload and download) especially in two distant locations with something you could just download onto your laptop anyway for free or your tablet/mobile device seems not very large, especially when the Switch will be cheaper and the kids love them some animal crossing and pokemans insteand.

But i guess we'll see, all these schoolkids must be rocking a nice $300 to drop on a streaming console for their already $500 console at home must be a massive huge install base (literally don't know anyone who does this)

 

[Bernoulli]

It's a shame this silly shit is the closest we'll ever get to another Sony handheld.


For $200 or whatever it'll end up costing, your parents could have just bought another TV for you.

It's also a space thing, not everyone can have multiple TVs or screens at home

 

[Loxus]

this is a useless accessory that could have its function easily replicated by a phone. For 200 dollars you could get an AYN Odin, Retroid pocket, Switch Lite etc which will be able to play games locally without the need for a stupid internet connection.

Wouldn't they be better off making a dedicated handheld that has the PS5 hardware inside it a la Sega Nomad?

What are you talking about? It's literally just holding a controller but with your phone attached. that should not cause hand pain

There is no way to put 40CUs running at 2.23GHz in a handheld at the moment.

The ASUS ROG Ally only has 12CUs and Steam Deck has 8CUs.

 

[Aguero9320]

Continuing their streak of truly awful design work after the PS5 there. Impressive consistency.

 

[Gamerguy84]

I agree with everyone here. Awesome idea and can't wait for it.

Spoiler

Seriously though. I've tried streaming around the house and my mobile is too small plus I have to reconnect the controller it to ps5.

This device looks great for me with 8 inch screen and controller in place

 

[LostDonkey]

Can't buy. Will rage quit and smash over knee.

 

[rabbity-thing]

I would've loved this as a kid, can't play when parents are on the TV that's why i always bought portable consoles

I would love this as an adult. Can't play when kids are on the TV. That's why I buy portable consoles.

So the moral of the story is that.... I'm more considerate about who gets to use the TV than my parents were? Well, that's a bummer.

 

[Loxus]

lol believe it or not, i was intelligent enough to know what it physically does.

you didn't educate me they way you think you did.

however, i don't see the point as in the target market for this, a purely streaming device that relies on a decent stable internet connection (both upload and download) especially in two distant locations with something you could just download onto your laptop anyway for free or your tablet/mobile device seems not very large, especially when the Switch will be cheaper and the kids love them some animal crossing and pokemans insteand.

But i guess we'll see, all these schoolkids must be rocking a nice $300 to drop on a streaming console for their already $500 console at home must be a massive huge install base (literally don't know anyone who does this)

This is no different than a digital only console.

As for Remote play, it's being slept on.

 

[Makoto-Yuki]

better not be anymoe than $99.

 

[StueyDuck]

This is no different than a digital only console.

As for Remote play, it's being slept on.

it's a remote play console, not a digital only console. one that requires a PS5 already.

acting like kids are all going to be running around their schools after their parents dropped $700 or more in total seems a bit over ambitious an idea but we'll see

thank you for proving my point that remote play on a laptop already exists and is free compared to dropping money on a device that does the same thing. It was kind of the point i was making all along

 

[ANoa]

It's also a space thing, not everyone can have multiple TVs or screens at home

I can't imagine the living situation where a family has enough money to spend on $500 consoles and $200+ streaming devices but doesn't have space for multiple TVs.

 

[pleaseinsertdisctwo]

Goodnight

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

I know that companies have ever made a mistake, but this seems to me the biggest crap ever built... What would I care about playing in a "Portable" way if I have a 65-inch screen at home with the PS5 connected..(And to top it off, this piece of garbage needs internet.). It's stupid... They should have done like Nintendo Switch or Take out the PSP 3.

 

[Makoto-Yuki]

The back bone one with no screen or any dual sense features is $99 and yall think adding an 8 inch screen is going to be free.


None of yall understand how pricing actually works

y'all