Now this is weird. Siliconera.com is reporting that Sony is working on a way to hook up a remote-control car to the PlayStation Portable (PSP) handheld game console, possibly for a driving game that will use real-world obstacles.

According to the Website, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has applied for a patent that would use the PSP as an interface that would control the car. Mounted on top of the car is a camera that will beam the video back to the PSP (still with me?) Since you will see what the car is seeing through the camera, you can navigate around stuff in the way.

One ominous note the Siliconera reports from the patent is that “a user may control the car … so as to spy on their friends… then upload the stored video images to a website.” While it sounds fun for a game, it’s not hard to image nasty and even, possibly, illegal uses for this device as well.

There was no word on when this type of system will be available. Given that it’s still in the patent stage, it could be awhile before it hits the streets.