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

  • Haru@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    1 year ago

    There’s two things that would get me buying Project Q:

    • It has to be reasonably priced, less than $300 is a good indicator but still errs on the side of too much for me.
    • When they say over wi-fi, they have to mean it. I don’t want it to be wi-fi connectivity to find that it’s always making a round trip over the internet, regardless of being on your home network.

    Because of the latter, I’ll be keeping an eye on what it’s like post-launch and seeing what the consensus is. Maybe I’ll then get it a few months in.

    • Cuttlefishcarl@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      I think it’ll definitely be making a round trip out of the house, and if that’s the case it’s a no from me. There is no reason it can’t do both - local streaming when local and remote streaming when remote, with all the restrictions/benefits of each.

      We’ll see. I probably won’t buy one anyway, I’m fine with chiaki on my deck. Maybe if it’s a flop and goes on mega sale.

    • echo64@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      fwiw, it’ll be based on remote play which is already wifi only (if you aren’t at home it will stream over the internet but if your device and the ps4/5 are on the same network it’s wifi only) if your networking is good it can be a pretty good setup