The newPlayStationhandheld device, currently known by its codename Project Q, could be stuck with a battery life that only lasts 3-4 hours.Project Q was officially announcedat the latest PlayStation Showcase event, revealed to be something more in line with Nintendo’s Wii U gamepad than a proper handheld like the PSP or PlayStation Vita.
While Project Q was given its official reveal at the recent PlayStation Showcase event, it actually leaked well ahead of time. Information on the Project Q handheld was initially leaked by Tom Henderson of Insider Gaming, who revealed details that were later confirmed to be accurate at thePlayStationevent. Now Henderson is back with another report, with this one focused on the new PlayStation handheld’s potentially lackluster battery life.
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According to Henderson, Project Q is going to have abattery lifelasting around 3-4 hours. With fans already underwhelmed by the device’s remote play focus over being a proper handheld, a battery life this bad may very well be the final nail in the coffin for Project Q. However, PlayStation fans shouldn’t worry too much until official details come from PlayStation, whenever that may be.
Based on Henderson’s information, thePlayStation Project Q handheld is going to launchat some point this November. More details about its battery life and price should come to light between now and then, which will give fans a better idea about whether they want to take the plunge on it or not.
There’s been some demand for PlayStation to come out with a proper handheld despite the failure of the PlayStation Vita, but it remains to be seen if Project Q can effectively fill that void. Some PlayStation gamers will no doubt appreciate the ability to play PS5 games in handheld remote play form, but others will likely be uninterested. After all, thefailure of the Wii Uhas shown that there isn’t a ton of interest in such functionality, and so it remains to be seen how exactly PlayStation is going to sell Project Q to the masses, especially if its battery life is as bad as Henderson’s report claims.
Time will tell if Project Q sinks or soars, but this year should still be an exciting one for PlayStation fans regardless. There are plenty of high profile third-party releases coming to PS5 this year, not to mention major exclusive games like thehighly-anticipatedSpider-Man 2from Insomniac Games.
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