Afeela: Sony and Honda’s Electric Car Will Let You Play PS5 on the Road
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A groundbreaking collaboration between Sony and Honda is set to redefine the future of automotive entertainment. The companies have announced that their upcoming electric vehicle, branded Afeela, will integrate PlayStation’s Remote Play feature, allowing passengers to stream and play games from their PS5 and PS4 consoles while on the go.
The Dawn of In-Car Gaming
Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture driving this innovation, unveiled the Afeela prototype at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. This feature promises to transform long drives into immersive gaming experiences. Passengers will be able to connect to their home PlayStation consoles and enjoy gameplay through the car’s integrated infotainment system. Drivers, too, can partake in the fun, but only when the vehicle is safely parked.
“Take the control with you in the car,” a company release stated, highlighting the seamless integration of the DualSense controller with the in-car system. Players can effortlessly resume their games exactly where they left off, bridging the gap between home and highway.
Technical Specifications and Connectivity
A stable internet connection is crucial for optimal performance. According to the company, a minimum of 5 Mbps is required to utilize the Remote Play feature, while a 15 Mbps connection will deliver a smoother, more responsive gaming experience.
Beyond entertainment, the Afeela is poised to be a technological marvel. The vehicle will incorporate an impressive array of 45 sensors and cameras, including lidar and multiple radars, providing a comprehensive 360-degree view of its surroundings. Conventional side mirrors have been replaced with camera systems,further enhancing the vehicle’s perception capabilities.
A Vision for the Future of Mobility
Sony Honda Mobility’s chief, Yasuhide Mizuno, articulated the company’s ambition in 2023, stating their goal is to establish a new “standard of value” in the mobility sector. The Afeela is designed to boast 800 peak processing power and deliver industry-leading self-driving capabilities upon its market release.
The advancement of this electric car has been years in the making. Initial concept designs were showcased at CES in 2020, but it wasn’t until 2023 that the Afeela name was officially revealed. The vehicle has since been a regular fixture at CES, with new details emerging with each iteration.
Learning from Past Attempts
While in-car gaming is not entirely novel – Tesla previously offered Steam support for its Model S and X vehicles before discontinuing the feature – the Afeela’s integration of PlayStation’s ecosystem represents a more focused and potentially enduring approach. One analyst noted that the removal of Steam support from Tesla vehicles suggests a need for a more streamlined and user-kind gaming experience.
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* Why: Sony and honda collaborated to create a more immersive and entertaining experience for passengers during travel, leveraging the popularity of PlayStation gaming. They aim to establish a new standard in the mobility sector.
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