Earlier this week, rumours claimed that Sony was creating new PlayStation hardware, separate from the upcoming PS5 revision and rumoured PS5 Pro. It was quickly theorised that this could be a new handheld, like a PS Vita 2. Now, sources have clarified that Sony is working on a dedicated Remote Play device, rather than a native-gaming handheld. 

According to sources speaking with Insider-Gaming, Sony's new PlayStation handheld is codenamed the ‘Q Lite' and it will primarily focus on being a dedicated PlayStation Remote Play companion device.

The handheld will apparently be capable of up to 1080p/60FPS streaming from a PS5 console to the handheld. Due to the setup, both systems would need constant access to the internet.

The Q Lite is said to be in the ‘QA' phase, meaning it could be ready to hit the market sometime in 2024.

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KitGuru Says: The PSP was a beloved handheld but the Vita lacked software support to get players on board. If real, the Q Lite will be very different to both, acting as a console companion device, rather than a dedicated gaming system. 

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