Project Q Leak: Sony's PlayStation Handheld Surprises Gamers With Weird Design

Leaked footage from Sony Group Corp.'s (NYSE: SONY) PlayStation handheld, also known as Project Q, offered a glimpse into its features and internals.

The video, shared by the tech enthusiast account Zuby on Twitter, has left many intrigued and amused with Project Q's appearance: the handheld seems to be nothing more than a DualSense controller sliced in half, with an LCD tablet attached to it.

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PlayStation Project Q Leaks:#PlayStation #ProjectQ https://t.co/gyFrsW7xkN pic.twitter.com/0R0yQIdr0I

— @Zuby_Tech (@Zuby_Tech) July 22, 2023

The device seemingly runs on an Android-based operating system, although it's worth noting the final user interface is expected to be more PlayStation-themed by the time of release, according to Kotaku. 

Sony has confirmed that Project Q is set to hit the market later this year, with gaming insider Tom Henderson pointing towards a more specific launch date in November 2023, just in time for Christmas.

Project Q was officially announced last month, during 2023's PlayStation Showcase. The handheld, which has an 8-inch display, is primarily designed for streaming games from a PS5 to a handheld screen, not offering native gameplay like the Nintendo Switch.

PlayStation Project Q Leaks:#PlayStation #ProjectQ pic.twitter.com/9ssXnb399U

— @Zuby_Tech (@Zuby_Tech) July 22, 2023

During the showcase, Sony also introduced gaming earbuds compatible with the PS5 and PC.

Furthermore, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) claimed Sony is planning to release a PlayStation 5 Slim later this year, priced at $399.99. 

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