Project Q is the upcoming streaming only device that will allow you to play games installed on a PlayStation 5 remotely.
It has not been announced if the handheld will allow streaming of games from the cloud and is rumoured to cost between £250 - £300.

Will you be picking one up later this year?

  • @bleeps
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    21 year ago

    It’s SteamOS (Linux based) with a compatibility layer for Windows games.

    • @47_Alpha_TangoOP
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      11 year ago

      Ah I though it had Windows installed.

      Is it possible to install Windows 11 on it and use it has a hybrid gaming PC/gaming handheld/everyday PC if it’s connected to a dock with a monitor and keyboard & mouse?

      • Zoolander
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        41 year ago

        You don’t have to install Windows. The Linux OS can boot into desktop mode and it functions just like a desktop PC with the Dock. I have it hooked up to a monitor and a TV via separate docks and the monitor dock has a mouse and keyboard. It works great.

        • @47_Alpha_TangoOP
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          11 year ago

          I’ve never used Linux before. I’ve only ever used Windows and macOS. Also can the Steam OS play non Steam Windows games. Could my daughter play Roblox, Fall Guys and Sims 4 on it?

          • Zoolander
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            21 year ago

            The SteamOS Linux install is skinned pretty similarly to Windows/macOS. It’s not much of an adjustment unless you need all kinds of custom software. I can’t say for certain about those games but you can definitely run Windows games in desktop mode. I’ve played several of the Assassin’s Creed games and run a few emulators in Desktop mode.

      • @Shnog
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        21 year ago

        From what I understand the driver support is pretty poor under Windows. That may have changed since I last looked but that appeared to be the state at and around launch of the Deck.

      • @bleeps
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        21 year ago

        Yeah. I haven’t done it, but lots of others have.

      • @HRDS_654
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        21 year ago

        You can, but the usability does suffer a bit. I would honestly just keep SteamOS on it as you will get better performance even with the compatibility layer, and you don’t really have to touch the desktop if you don’t want to. The Deck boots directly to steam.

        • @47_Alpha_TangoOP
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          -11 year ago

          So it’s not really a practical replacement for a PC? Damn.

          • @[email protected]
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            31 year ago

            It definitely is. You can try out the default OS, which functions just fine as a full PC in desktop mode or as a gaming console I’m game mode. You can switch between the two modes as much as you want.

            But if you run into game compatibility issues or just cannot get used to Linux for whatever reason, you can install Windows on it. Again, you can use it as a full PC with Windows.