What’s up, tech fam? Mr. Technology here. So, this time around, we’ve got some sweet, sweet news from the gaming and audio world, with Sony dropping some tantalizing teasers. Oh, and before we dive into this, make sure you check out what we thought they were releasing. Leaks arent always better than the real thing.
New Playstation Handheld
Sony’s been cooking up something special in the kitchen, and it smells like a PlayStation handheld and some new gaming earbuds. I know, right? It’s like Sony just invited us over for dinner and served up a full course of gaming delight. But let’s get into the specifics.
First off, the Playstation handheld, Codenamed ‘Project Q’, this slick piece of tech is supposedly hitting the shelves in November 20231. Just in time for you to jot it down on your holiday wishlist. But here’s the thing — this handheld isn’t your typical gaming console. Instead of running games natively, it streams PS5 games over Wi-Fi onto an 8-inch LCD screen1. That’s right, it’s designed for streaming. Imagine sitting back with this device, PS5 game streaming straight onto your handheld. But you’ll need a solid Wi-Fi connection, so you better start sweet-talking your router now.
There’s a question mark hanging over the device, though. It’s about who this handheld is really for. We’ve already got streaming options to PCs, Macs, and iOS and Android devices. And yet, Sony seems to be betting on this handheld, possibly even extending it to cloud gaming in the future1. The jury’s still out on this one, but it’s an interesting move from Sony, and I’m keen to see how it all plays out.
Playstation Earbuds
Moving on to the earbuds. Sony’s fresh out of the oven PlayStation earbuds, known as Project Nomad, are coming in hot and aimed at the gaming audience. These buds promise superior lossless audio and low latency, all thanks to some innovative wireless tech developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment2. And get this, they’ll even connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth, providing an audible strategic advantage in your games2.
Visually, they’re quite the looker. Inspired by the PS5 gaming console, these earbuds come with a contoured white outer shell and a bulb-like design, promising better ear ergonomics2. The charging case, too, is a unique cylindrical shape. The buds have physical volume rocker buttons and a subdued light bar on the case to show you the remaining charge levels2.
Sony’s keeping the details close to their chest, but they’re expected to be positioned between the LinkBuds S and the recently launched WF-C700N. And if they’re compatible with the PlayStation VR 2 headset, well, Sony might just have a new must-have on their hands2.
So, there you have it. Sony’s Project Q and Project Nomad. A bold new direction for gaming or a risky roll of the dice? Only time will tell. Until then, stay tuned for more tech news, reviews, and updates. This has been Mr. Technology, signing off.
