Igor Link, a tech reviewer, excitedly introduces an engineering sample of the highly anticipated Sony PlayStation Q Light, a portable gaming console. He reflects on the history of portable consoles, emphasizing the success of Sony's PSP and the shortcomings of the PS Vita. He highlights the importance of games and usability in portable consoles. Despite his initial excitement, Igor's review turns critical as he points out the PlayStation Q Light's shortcomings, such as its lack of innovation and practicality compared to existing devices. He concludes by advising Sony to better gauge public interest before developing new products.
Here are the key facts:
1. The speaker is Igor Link, a Russian-language reviewer.
2. He is reviewing the Sony PlayStation Q Light, a portable gaming console.
3. The console is an engineering sample, not the final version.
4. The speaker was able to receive the console before any other Russian-language reviewer.
5. The PlayStation Portable (PSP) was released in 2003 and was a major milestone in portable gaming.
6. The PSP was the first console to allow for full-fledged games with high-quality graphics and controls on-the-go.
7. The PSP also had features such as a media player, internet browsing, and augmented reality capabilities.
8. The PlayStation Vita (PSVita) was released in 2011 and was a technological masterpiece at the time.
9. The PSVita had features such as a high-quality screen, touch-sensitive controls, and augmented reality capabilities.
10. Despite its advanced features, the PSVita was not a commercial success, selling only 15 million units worldwide.
11. The head of Sony, Hei Yushida, stated that the PSVita was a failure due to the rise of smartphones and the lack of interest in portable gaming consoles.
12. Sony learned from the failure of the PSVita and created the PlayStation Q, a new portable gaming console.
13. The PlayStation Q is designed to be a remote play device for the PlayStation 5.
14. The console has a high-quality screen and can play games for over 3 hours on a single charge.
15. The speaker was able to disassemble the console and found that it uses a Nintendo Switch display.
16. The speaker advises Sony to release a full-fledged gaming console rather than a remote play device.