SONY is racing into 2026 with a brand new car that allows gamers to play the PlayStation from their vehicle for the very first time.
The Japanese gaming giant has joined forces with car maker Honda to launch Afeela 1, which is due to hit roads soon.
Gamers will be able to access their favourite titles using PlayStation Remote Play, Sony‘s game streaming platform, which connects to flash screens on the back of the front seats for rear passengers to enjoy.
All it needs is a decent data connection and a DualSense controller to get started.
But the swish new EV does a whole lot more.
The Sun got behind the wheel to try the Afeela 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week, after it was announced that deliveries will start later this year.
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We weren’t able to drive the car but we got a good sniff around all the gadgets and gizmos inside.
Afeela 1: First look
Sony and Honda – or Sony Honda Mobility – have put fun and personalisation at the heart of all the tech in the Afeela 1.
There is an external screen along the front of the car which you can load various themes on, matching the displays on the inside, such as the video game Ghost of Yotei.
You need a PS5 or PS4 console back at home to be able stream games on Afeela.
You also need a data connection speed of at least 5Mbps, though Sony Honda recommend a stable connection of 15Mbps for a smooth Remote Play experience.
A huge high quality dashboard display stretches the full width of the interior.
On each end you’ll find live video from outside your car.
And you can load an array of apps, including Zoom which will allow you to take work calls wherever you are.
You can load apps from the driver seat with the engine off – but once it’s on the display will slide over to the passenger seat.
An AI voice-powered assistant can provide you with help along your journey too, such as finding a place to stop for a burger and automatically adding it to your mapping app.
The car itself feels super futuristic and mega comfortable.
You don’t even need to put in any effort to open the door, it uses a touch sensitive button to fling open and automatically closes when you put your foot on the brake.
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The Afeela one is rammed with sensors, there are 40 in total.
This allows the car to detect any obstacles around you – and you can see a detailed radar image of them too.
But don’t expect to see Afeela 1 on UK roads anytime soon.
Deliveries will only be coming to California first this year before launching anywhere else.
And it doesn’t come cheap – starting at $89,900 / £66,500.
Sony Honda Mobility is already looking ahead too.
The firm showed off a new Afeela prototype at CES, which it is aiming to bring to customers as early as 2028.
