Here is the reveal trailer for context if you missed it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PkeVRJBkIE
Project Q Details:
- Launching later this year
- Dedicated device enabling remote play from a PS5 console over Wi-Fi
- 8-inch HD screen
- All of the buttons and features of the Dual sense wireless controller
- Will share more information in the near future
- Rumored to be “less than $300” as speculated by Microsoft in their FTC filings
PlayStation Earbuds Details:
- First ever PlayStation earbuds
- Next Generation audio immersion to PS5 and PC
- Simultaneously connection to smartphones via Bluetooth
- New wireless technology will deliver lossless audio with low latency
- “Outstanding” sound quality
- Shown to come with a charging case
- It is rumored that it will require a usb-c dongle for PS5 connection, presumably to connect over 2.4ghz wifi instead of bluetooth.
So what do we think? Are we interested in these at all?
For me, while I already have a Steam Deck and can remote play my PS5 using chiaki4deck, I mostly use it for smaller titles, as the larger spectacle games I feel deserve proper haptics, HD, and HDR. It almost feels a shame to play them on the deck in 720p. So for me, other than price, the potential inclusion of HDR is going to be what makes or breaks Project Q for me. I also have a child, so my TV is usually hogged. I’m also interested in how other earbuds and headsets will interface with Project Q. I have an Arctis 7 that I currently use, which requires a usb dongle to use with the PS5. Would it remain connected there, or to the controller?
As for the earbuds, I’m less interested. I find earbuds hurt my ears after awhile, and I don’t believe these will be cheap. I’m still looking forw
The earbuds to me are alright. I might consider getting them depending on the quality of the mic. I use steel series ones that can connect to my phone for discord and my ps5 for gameplay, but it gets kinda sweaty haha.
As for project Q, I just really don’t see the point. You could just use your iPad or iPhone for remote play. I understand that you get haptics and adaptive triggers but I wouldn’t pay 300 for just those features. Why they don’t allow you to download games onto the device is so odd to me.
I can see how it could be useful for someone with your use case though.
What steel series headphones do you have? I have the older arctis 7 which is wifi only and just picked up a new Nova 7 on Amazon prime day for the smaller dongle, better form factor (recessed sliders), and Bluetooth connectivity. On the old pair, I’m always accidently hitting my sliders, and using the usb-a dongle with the super long wire is odd to use with something like a switch or steam deck, or even phone remote play.
I have a razer kishi that I use with my phone for remote play (3rd party remote play apps allow for any controller), but I get notifications all the time, and calls, and the battery is low as it is cause I use it for everything else, and there’s no haptics.