Semiconductor firm Qualcomm says it’s open to working with PlayStation and Nintendo on handheld gaming units. Talking at Computex 2023, the corporate’s senior vice chairman Alex Katouzian revealed that Qualcomm has already been in talks with Sony, however didn’t say whether or not they mentioned the upcoming Challenge Q or concepts for the long run.
Future PlayStation handheld units more likely to deal with cell video games and streaming
Hold any expectations of a PlayStation Transportable or PlayStation Vita successor in examine as a result of Qualcomm is referring to cell and streaming units.
“Loads of console recreation firms need these handheld units,” Katouzian mentioned at Computex 2023 (through TrustedReviews). “They’re not essentially high-end graphics succesful units, however they need to hold all these cell avid gamers in their very own ecosystem.”
Qualcomm indicated its curiosity in going after the hand-held market and partnering with console producers. On its talks with Sony and Nintendo, Qualcomm mentioned that each console makers are “keen on having handheld gaming capabilities, so clearly they’d attain out and speak to us.” Katouzian didn’t say what these talks entailed but it surely’s potential that Sony sought recommendation on Challenge Q.
Challenge Q, Sony’s PS5-compatible handheld streaming system, is anticipated to launch this November. Tech specs have but to be revealed.