A long road trip with restless passengers might soon be a problem of the past. Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture formed by the two Japanese giants to build electric vehicles (EVs), has announced that its upcoming Afeela car will feature PlayStation Remote Play directly in the vehicle.
This means owners and passengers will be able to stream and play games from their PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4 consoles through the car’s built-in infotainment screen. The company states you can even bring your home DualSense controller into the car to pick up right where you left off in a game.
There is a catch, however. You need a solid internet connection. Sony Honda Mobility says a minimum broadband speed of 5Mbps is required to play, while a smoother, better experience will need at least 15Mbps.
The idea of playing PlayStation games in a car isn’t entirely new. The venture first demonstrated this feature on the Afeela 1 prototype at the CES tech show in January 2024. The production model is scheduled to begin its first customer deliveries in 2026.
While playing video games in a moving car is likely intended only for passengers, it gives drivers something to do while parked and charging. It also marks a distinct push by Sony to integrate its entertainment ecosystem directly into transportation.
Other automakers have explored in-car gaming. Tesla previously offered full Steam support for playing hundreds of PC games on its Model S and Model X, though it later removed this feature.
Source: SMH Afeela