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twintail on 05 April 2023
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Zippy6 said:

1080p and 8". Will probably be pretty expensive for something that can only be used for remote play. Would be silly if it didn't support cloud streaming so I'm sure it will but native PS1/PSP/PS2 etc would be a good bonus to make it more worth it.

The only thing I can think of is that Sony's cloud backend doesn't use PS5 hardware, and when they do then the device would be compatible for cloud gaming.

 

Wman1996 said:

If this is real, it's disappointing.
How cool would it be to play PS4 games offline without Remote Play and use Remote Play for PS5?

Would be cool. But at this point, what market would a device like that even serve?

Signalstar said:

I've been hoping they would make something like this. They should call it the PS Stream Controller and market it as a PS5 accessory.

That being said, if it doesn't offer cloud streaming through PS Plus Extra/Premium on its own independent of PS5 Remote Play then the whole thing seems rather pointless.

Also it shouldn't be as big as the original Switch. I think the Vita is a more elegant/affordable size to aim for.

Yeah cloud gaming needs to be on the cards. It's also possible that this doubles as a PS5 controller in a more integrated way than even the Vita. That could help give it an additional use case.

Shinobi-san said:

This is a terrible idea for a product. Especially considering how bad remote play is.

The price will definitely be high and the product is redundant. Considering that we have options such as the Steam Deck, Switch and others who on earth would buy this?

Sony losing the plot if this rumour is true.

I just remote played virtually my entire playthrough and platinum for Fallen Order. Besides the odd snag here and there it was perfectly serviceable. The PS5 has better remote play capabilities so that alone would make it better.

And the product is clearly for your PS library on the go or away from your PS5. Neither the Steam Deck nor Switch offer that functionality.