Project Q's leaked image has stirred up significant excitement among gamers

Earlier today, a trio of leaked images were shared, offering a peek into Sony's impending handheld console, Project Q. These images, made public via an anonymous source, depict the interior of the handheld console when its screen is detached, revealing it to apparently operate on an Android OS.

The use of Android OS was a burning question after Sony's announcement during the last PlayStation Showcase, which followed several months of speculation. Sony has promoted its new console as primarily designed for Remote Play streaming from a PlayStation 5 console.

Sony’s official description for Project Q reads: "A dedicated device set to launch later this year, Project Q enables the play of any compatible game installed on your PS5 console through Remote Play over Wi-Fi. With a vibrant 8-inch LCD screen capable of supporting up to 1080p resolution at 60fps, the device delivers crisp visuals and smooth gameplay streamed from your PS5 when you're away from your TV."

 Project Q's leaked image has stirred up significant excitement among gamers

However, if Project Q indeed operates on a modified version of Android, as opposed to a custom OS like the PlayStation Vita, the likelihood increases that modders might be able to enable streaming applications like GeForce NOW, Shadow, Boosteroid, Amazon Luna, and Xbox Cloud. This could position the handheld console as a feasible competitor to devices like the Logitech G Cloud or the Abxylute.

Despite the intrigue, industry insider Tom Henderson has warned that Sony's upcoming handheld might offer disappointing battery life, estimated to last only between three to four hours. This falls short when compared to the likes of the Logitech G Cloud, which boasts over twelve hours, and the Abxylute, which provides over eight hours of gameplay.

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