# Handheld Game-Streaming Consoles Sony is Working on a New Game-Streaming Handheld for the PS5 By Colin Smith | Published 2023-04-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q-lite References: [kitguru.net](https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/sony-reportedly-working-on-new-playstation-handheld-for-ps5-remote-play/)  Sony is currently working on a new handheld gaming device titled the 'Q Lite.' However, while previous Sony-owned handheld devices played smaller, dedicated games locally, such as the PlayStation Portable and the PlayStation Vita, the Q Lite will focus on game streaming from a PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4 home console. The Q Lite will have a 1920 x 1080p display and will run at a refresh rate of 60Hz, which is more than enough to support the PlayStation 5's performance in most games. Additionally, both devices will require a constant internet connection, with a wired connected recommended for the PlayStation 5, in order to properly stream the games without significant input delay or packet loss. The company has not yet confirmed pricing or a release window for the Q Lite. Image Credit: Sony ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Handheld Game-streaming Consoles:** Sony's Q Lite handheld game-streaming console could pave the way for more game-streaming devices and new ways to experience console gaming on the go. - **Cross-platform Gaming:** The Q Lite's ability to stream games from a PlayStation 5 or 4 home console also opens up possibilities for cross-platform gaming and increased accessibility. - **Internet Connectivity Innovation:** As the Q Lite requires a constant internet connection, new innovations in internet connectivity could arise to cater to this growing demand for game streaming. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** The gaming industry could see a shift towards game-streaming and cross-platform gaming with the introduction of the Q Lite and other similar devices. - **Telecommunications:** With a constant internet connection required for game streaming, the telecommunications industry may see increased demand for reliable wired and wireless internet connectivity innovations. - **Consumer Electronics:** The Q Lite represents a potential new wave of consumer electronics, blending home and portable gaming into a single device and requiring novel design and engineering solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Game-Streaming Mobile Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-handheld.md) - [Powerful Portable Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-5-handheld-gaming-console.md) - [Updated Game-Streaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-portal.md) - [Next-Gen Handheld Gamer Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-portable.md) - [Compact Handheld Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legion-go-lite.md) - [Cloud Gaming Handhelds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-g-gaming.md) - [Handheld Cloud Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-g.md) - [Branded Gaming Console Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-gaming-monitor.md) - [Android-Powered Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-g-gaming-handheld.md)