Sony are reportedly working on a handheld gaming device, similar to the Steam Deck or the Asus ROG Ally, which was announced earlier this week. Except, it's not really similar at all.
According to Insider Gaming, the new device, dubbed the Q Lite, looks set to be a streaming device, rather than a standalone console. That means that users will need a PS5 to make use of it.
The device is rumoured to feature an 8-inch touchscreen, which will offer adaptive streaming up to 1080p and 60fps. It's also said to use adaptive triggers for better haptic feedback, and will have built-in speakers.
For me, this feels like a missed opportunity. I'd regard myself as a pretty casual gamer, but the idea behind the Steam Deck and the ROG Ally are appealing. Having a device which I could pull out on a train, for example, to get a console-level experience without needing to worry about the dodgy WiFi connection, is tempting.
There's no confirmed release date – or indeed, any official confirmation of this outside the leak – but Insider Gaming suggest it could launch at some point in the next 18 months.
