PlayStation Portal In-Depth Unboxing, Setup, Latency, Gameplay, Bluetooth Headphones & More.

[@DMC86X]

PlayStation needs to put some respect on Ryan’s name. They don’t give this dude any early review copies of anything and he covers more PS news than any of the people that actually get review copies.

[@dapperfan44]

Probably because he's too fair and balanced.

[@valleypanda]

Because he’s not a sony shill like the rest of the clowns that gotten it early

[@NrettG]

@@dapperfan44 My thoughts exactly. They don't mind people singing the praises, they'll easily stop sending you stuff when your start to criticize him. Plus I like it better this way. This is HIS money he's spending on this stuff. Any bad product he got is going to reflect on his wallet and it's going to show.

[@aliboi9859]

Exactly Ryan is the goat

[@Red-hw5ue]

Word

[@L.-..]

This is the best coverage on the PS Portal on KZbin hands down. Good job mate!

[@caiocesamo]

Yes! Ryan review PS stuff as a PS fan! Without critics. Just show why we should buy and how we can extract some uselfulness from the products.

[@RocafellaPlaza]

But it Doesn't have a GUARANTEE on the box? My customers want to see a Guarantee! No Guarantees on the Box, No Deals

[@hazy33]

@@caiocesamonothing should be reviewed as a "fan". The review should always be objective. For me the value for money for this thing is 0/10. Just use your phone/tablet + controller and save yourself a small fortune. It does absolutely nothing but stream PS games and even then you can't play everything. Expect this to be heavily reduced very soon.

[@gizzardgizzard3583]

@@hazy33 Yeah that was my first thought when I saw this product. Very weird of sony to make this, and for $200 no less when you can stream games on your phone and use your own controller for way less oof

[@timsullivan9252]

I actually think the look of this is friggin awesome lol. And as someone who uses remote play a lot on my tab s8,steam deck and now Lenovo legion go the big thing it’s doing is that it’s literally a ps5 controller lol and I’m still considering getting one because of that. Only thing it’s missing for me and still has me on the fence is that it has no back paddles lol. I’ve been using them now for so long on everything I play my PlayStation,Xbox and pc it’s kind of important for me.

[@Darth_Zabrak]

Melissa is so cute, her head popping in to check out the portal when you are playing Stray at 15:08 is so adorable, i can only imagine how confused Stray makes her

[@hou950]

This is the only channel I trust for PlayStation reviews

[@KillaGamingTV]

I think it was a great idea to have the open space by the controller handles. The few times I've played the Switch in handheld mode, I sorta felt that my fingers weren't resting in comfortable spots. Designing this as if you were holding an actual console controller was a nice move.

[@GuyjinOnline]

If you have the video paused here: 00:15 the look on Ryan's face tells me the level of enthusiasm he has for this product even before I watch the review.

[@salaniorgaan2296]

I was looking for this comment. The cat loves it though: 3:20

[@alvexas5510]

@@salaniorgaan2296Melissa carries this channel no doubt

[@AssClapCowboy]

Yeah he’s usually a beaming ball of enthusiastic energy when talking about any other product /s

[@dreamfever8227]

I don't know. Ryan is so even when discussing good news or a controversy, which is something I appreciate. @@AssClapCowboy

[@rayromano6249]

That's just you making up your own narrative in your head. I can tell you're somebody that overthinks things. You need to relax in life buddy 👍

[@Whopcap]

Great video as always Ryan! Still shocked that Playstation hasn't even tried to recognize everything you do for them!

[@railerswim]

I appreciate you acknowledging latency is always going to be there. Tired of reviewers saying there’s no lag. There’s always latency in AV and networking, hardware and software is just configured to try to compensate for it. Any review that says no lag, I will never take seriously.

[@LateralusDSOTM]

I wish Ryan would sign off LTPS with "you take it easy" as well. It just feels so sincere and chills me out

[@stillsoepic]

This is the reason why I subscribed to him, perfect detailed an all round great review, people of Playstation should really reach out to him.

[@ryukard666]

Didn't even take it outside, or talked about batery duration, or brightness outside...

[@jonbuckley]

Probably the best review on KZbin. For my use case I love this device as I don’t always have access to the TV

[@dapperfan44]

In terms of "not having access to the tv" it's more so that I'm playing games that I can't play in front of my wife because she doesn't want to be spoiled before she can play it herself. I use a long HDMI cord and a switcher that changes the input from the living room tv to the bedroom tv (it's not as cumbersome as you'd think as the rooms are directly adjacent) It works pretty well. We were originally using her PS4 for remote play in the bedroom, now we can just play the PS5 in there without even moving it.

[@ashc3765]

The design is pretty on point! The glow on the controllers and Ui/animations are very nice

[@ishotudropdead]

It’s doctor strange portal effect just modified and I’m pretty sure it’s the no way home one just turned purple

[@proggz39]

@@ishotudropdeadeverything is a copy of something else eventually

[@IIISentorIII]

@@proggz39Not me. I'm from K-Pax

[@pranavc.d9268]

It's literally a PS5 controller cut in half and with a screen in the middle.

[@mesmorrow]

@@pranavc.d9268 It's not, the original PS5 controller packs a bit more hardware then the Portal controller.

[@marloncarter8010]

Great and honest review, I got mine yesterday and I spent several hours with it and I was happy with my purchase, I already ordered a case from eBay for it witch I would highly recommend cause this thing is sturdy but I would recommend storing this properly when not in use or traveling with it

[@EonHSD]

I don't know if your content picked up the past few years but I've been following you for many years and started watching every video of yours again for the past 1-2 years. Really like the lighthearted tone of your videos, always feels like sitting down with a buddy to talk about games.

[@JustAnOkayEngineer]

Uh... what's the airplane mode for? You can't use it without wifi

[@AlfredoLopez-e6r]

Mabe you can play single player games on it

[@awesomecat3345]

​@@AlfredoLopez-e6r The portal needs to be connected to a PS5 at all times. Without a PS5 it's just a paperweight

[@jimscarlett]

It would be really cool if there were an option to make this a second screen controller like the Wii U, for maps, inventory, other game mechanics, etc. Maybe someday in the future. Otherwise, this seems slightly redundant, but I could see it being a good option for someone who only wants to remote play PS5 games in a true handheld form factor since nothing else has adaptive triggers (that I'm aware of) besides a normal DualSense controller.

[@MakelBelieve]

Development might do it but nah

[@ryukard666]

Even when copying, Sony does it bad...

[@z-herb8006]

Would actually be useful then

[@184Dadada]

​@@z-herb8006 super useful and appreciated by some of us.

[@whoever_81]

Slightly? More like seriously redundant.

[@NoonDragoon]

Really glad to see your coverage of this, I was starting to become skeptical of all the positive reviews I was seeing from channels who got the device before launch because no one I saw was doing any real benchmarking, just saying “It feels good!” So it’s a nice to see a more level headed look that actually examines the device in comparison to Sony’s past remote play offerings.

[@FindingMorons]

Where positive reviews ? I have some proper channels where they slash this down and I agree with them it’s a pointless product

[@anubrakahn2970]

This is the perfect Xmas gift. I occasionally use remote play around the house, but not so much that the cost makes sense for me. I would love to just have one of these things but don't need it all.

[@MrKevin486]

This is exactly me. I want one because it's simply neat tech. I don't really have much real use for it, but its pretty cool so I'd still want it just to have it.

[@michaelemeribe268]

A big chance missed here by sony - they could've added a sim card slot to help improve latency for online games and connectivity in hard to reach areas, but they'll probably save that for a future portal

[@tendonut]

It's not just a sim card slot that would be needed, it's an entire cellular radio system. This is not really designed for remote play while away from home. It's very unlikely that a mobile network would have less latency compared to a Wi-Fi connection using a landline internet service.

[@princegroove]

I bought a WiFi extender for home and it improved my connection dramatically.

[@VideoEnjoyerr]

Really great job addressing the concerns over latency. Truly disappointing to see that the Portal offers little to no improvement over standard remote play. The slowmo shots are extremely helpful.

[@Wudanmaster116]

It is better, larger screen....better battery life. Latency is the same or better than phone or other crap. We are running into the same technical issues any remote device has no matter what. The latency is so small on my network its hardly noticeable.

[@kdubspencer3390]

Yep I figured it wouldn't be much better plus anyone can buy the $5 PS play app and control the bitrate and more to get a smoother experience than the PS remote play app .

[@goncaloduarte4683]

Yeah, this gas probably something to do with a hardware limitations, I hope that next generation they add something to the PS6 to make these devices awesome to use. I'm expecting that they will do it for PSVR3. The idea of a device like this is awesome, I don't game outside of my home, specially with current unpocketable handhelds. Having the freedom to play anywhere around my house with a nice 8" screen is desired, but it has to have 0 or very minimal latency. I would like to see tests that compare different quality routers.

[@184Dadada]

​@@goncaloduarte4683 I've used remote play quite a bit even on the opposite side of the country and latency with single player games is not even noticeable. Diablo 4 has had some hiccups here and there but I'm not even sure if it was remote play or just the game acting up as that kinda thing happens while playing without remote play. Just my experience.

[@WahabGoldsmith]

@@Wudanmaster116 A few videos showcased the latency on the phone to actually be superior. The only real benefit the portal has is the dual sense features. Otherwise, it’s apparently useless.

[@robinfuijk]

I'd love to get one at some point, but I'm waiting for Sony to add a native streaming option. So to be able to stream from the servers with PS+ instead of JUST local PS5 streaming.

[@kosmic2021]

Right, you just know it's coming.

[@Damnitgary]

Bigg oof. If the portable streamed games their wouldn't be any need for a ps5. Or at least wouldn't sell that well. If it were possible and still needed a ps5 it would be a bit controversial.

[@frank234561]

​@@kosmic2021Nope. It is never coming. Ever. That would make buying a PS5 moot. The Portal is an accessory to the PS5. Not ever meant for stand alone play. It will never happen.

[@Brolylover007]

You think they will sell a $200 device that can play all PS5 games through cloud steaming? Why would people spend 500+ on the PS5 then? It's not gonna happen unfortunately as Sony isn't gonna lose that precious console hardware revenue.

[@kosmic2021]

It might impact the "need" for a ps5, but it absolutely wouldn't impact the desire for PS5. PS+ Premium offers streaming. They could easily extend that to the Portal and they could easily restrict the usage to people who own a ps5. This isn't rocket science it's basic capitalism.

[@leonthesleepy]

2 main things that turn me off about the Portal - No bluetooth connection (even with other Sony headphones) - No direct video output connection with the PS5 (why not have this as an option via USB C?) - Plus, seems like the latency issues are similar to the Remote play app, so there isnt much incentive to get this when you can just connect a controller wirelessly to any device.

[@Joe-Rad]

Once again. The best Playstation content. Thanks for the review Ryan! I am enjoying my PSPortal as well.

[@joshiegTV]

Warms my heart to see you put Jak 2 footage in your video all the time, its my fav game of all time and the fact that your promoting it constantly to your viewers makes my day. Thank you Ryan🙏🏼🔥

[@YallThisismyworld]

Two videos in row! LTPS also coming tomorrow hell yeaaah Great job as usual 👍👏🙌

[@gamecheaterz]

Got my portal yesterday I actually love it played some Madden in bed while my wife was watching a show, it's a great device for me. Thanks Ryan you are that guy Playstation needs to pay you or send free products, I've been a Playstation guy from the beginning and you represent that so well

[@howfunnyz]

I expected the portal to not be very good but I received mine today and it’s pretty awesome. I played several races on gt7 and hour or so of tear down and some resident evil 4 remake. I was very impressed with how responsive it was and the quality of the visuals.

[@namelesshunter4714]

what i like the most is the built quality very solid not look cheap like other remote devices.

[@howfunnyz]

@@namelesshunter4714 it’s super high quality. It’s also bar far the most comfortable handheld period. It’s not even close. Let’s hope Sony one day decides to make a true handheld again.

[@dantearturorodriguezcamach2613]

Hey man, can you turn on the PS5 from the portal (assuming the PS5 is turned off)? Or do you need to have it in rest mode in order for the portal to wake it up? Thanks!

[@namelesshunter4714]

@@dantearturorodriguezcamach2613 unfortunatly u cant u need to rest mode your PS5.

[@whatsintheboxx]

It’s so useless. When home I prefer playing on my big tv screen

[@jego23allan]

Got mine in yesterday, and I love it.

[@curryking1]

I get mine on Friday so excited I even upgraded my wireless to cover deadzones in my place for this lol 😂😂😂

[@terrencejenkins7995]

😂😂

[@Rpgmaniac]

I have it and I must say despite all the negatives against this handheld I am really enjoying it makes me jump back into some games I didn’t finish I would have finished them on a regular phone or tablet but the idea of have an actual screen with the features of the Dualsense without using your controller is wonderful

[@nonyabizz3533]

Should I keep mine?

[@Rpgmaniac]

@@nonyabizz3533 hell yeah keep it because Sony will do updates for the console over time and they might add an update to where you can download your ps5 games to the console like a Netflix type of idea

[@SunnyExMusic]

@@Rpgmaniacthere’s no storage

[@Rpgmaniac]

@@SunnyExMusic they’ll find a way to

[@184Dadada]

​@@SunnyExMusic why would you need storage?

[@joncarlos716]

Wow this makes me realize my switch is old but it just works. Even the switch lite is a step up from this in terms of features and usability.

[@Spartan_83]

and the lite is 199 lol

[@RandomGuyComments]

After nightshift I came home and watched the "I Played PS5 Games On Remote Play For A Week, Here's How It Went" video and was like my guy went right at it, trying it in the parking lot in his car and at his buddies place, which is the 2 places I'd use mine. Then I realized it wasn't the Portal and it was from a year ago lol. Then I woke up to this!! Our boy didn't disappoint!!!

[@poperamone]

I'd like to see a comparison between Chiaki for steam deck and the portal. I think the lack of Bluetooth on the portal could be a deal breaker

[@BillPinkNye]

Not really sure what you expect to be so different between the two. They both do the same thing in the same way. Except you have the benefit of using bluetooth headphones you all ready own. Instead of shelling another 2-3 hundred dollars to Sony.

[@corey_massey]

The PS5 doesn't natively support Bluetooth but you think that not having it on a accessory is a dealbreaker? I think Sony avoided having the device release with streaming support because they didn't want to advertise it as a way to play PS games without a PS5. This device and the PSVR2 are about enhancing the PS ecosystem....not giving people an alternative to it.

[@SexManNordin]

LOL bootlicker just buy a steam deck oled and become free@@corey_massey

[@JohnnyNewport]

@@BillPinkNyeControllers are vastly better on the portal.

[@JohnnyNewport]

The screen too

[@lukesmith4649]

Duude so I used to watch everyone one of your videos from like 2013-2016 or so. Then again in 2020. First persons opinion I wanted on this new PS handheld!! So glad the day I decided to research. Is the day of your upload!! Thank you for all the amazing video’s throughout the years.

[@guy-sinndavis3546]

I’m glad you got yours. Went to pick mine up at the GameStop outside of Philly where I live on release day, and was told that Fed Ex screwed up their delivery. Just curious, did this happen to anyone else?

[@ohhhthatsMari]

I did and then funny thing is right after I left, FedEx delivered them and I had to drive right back to pick it up🤣

[@cubbybear8983]

Yes, im still waiting for mine because it didnt ship on time. It now says will be delivered tomorrow by fedex.

[@jermaine642ify]

I just pick mines up from game stop this morning

[@terrencejenkins7995]

Excellent work Ryan! Love your channel bro! Long time scriber here. 👏🏾

[@drnappz347]

I'm running the new Netgear RS700 with Wi-Fi 7 along with a Cat 8 cable coming from my modem. Just tested the Portal today and works great in every room in my house. Of course my network is more robust than most. 😅 Hope everyone else had a good experience with their Portal as well!

[@joedanero5360]

And if you stream to a rental or hotel anywhere in the world with good internet it will play the same with minor graphical dropout. What no one mentions is that even if the graphics drop from time to time....the core control and game action inputs and outputs are prioritized over graphic fidelity. Remote players can back me here.

[@adanchavez6999]

So you mean to tell me there’s no latency in COD?

[@joedanero5360]

@@adanchavez6999 _"So you mean to tell me there’s no latency in COD?"_ Who said that wise guy? It's a remote play device. Who's playing COD to win on any of the remote play options including the broke ass bone?? All remote play devices add a latency that can affect outcomes in real time games on top of their network latency. So why would you think someone is trying to tell you there is no latency for real time fps's when people are smarter than that??

[@pepsidude8919]

Nice unboxing video and thanks so much for uploading this too! I personally really like the PlayStation Portal myself as well, but I actually don't really know if I'm really going to get one just yet even though I already have a PS5 console now and all. If I ever do happen to decide to get the PlayStation Portal device for my PS5, I might wait at least a year or two perhaps before I finally do decide to purchase one.

[@184Dadada]

I have been a huge supporter of this thing since the first leaks. The internet was flooded with almost nothing but ignorant views. People knowing nothing about remote play. People ignoring the comfort factor and focusing on the look. People not understanding why remote play on phone and/or laptop was going to be immediately trumped by the portal. I used remote play extensively on ps4 with a laptop and then even more on my phone with a controller on ps5. This little beauty is the device I always knew I needed but never thought would be created. I sure hope they add browser ability to this guy for public wifi access though. Bluetooth would have been nice but there's an audio jack at least.

[@TonelloTV]

Easily the most complete and best coverage I've seen

[@Brolylover007]

Sony should allow the Portal to be recognised by the PS5 as a seperate/standalone Remote Play device that removes all media viewing restrictions and cloud gaming restrictions that are generally present for remote play when streaming your PS5 to a phone/tablet/PC etc. The Portal's 8 inch high quality display seems like a waste for not being able to watch Netflix or being able to do cloud gaming from Sony servers. Remote play feature normally restricting media viewing is understandable but for the Portal it definitely should be enabled by Sony.

[@Shadowespeon17]

XBOX IIRC blocks non-gaming software with Remote play. This isn't solely decided by Sony. It makes no sense using a streaming service over Remote Play anyways because it's already not native to your device. Just use something with a better display, something better for more cinematic viewing.

[@bboy7531]

I figured out that you can watch KZbin and even sign in, but it has to be through the PS5 browser. Unfortunately though videos will not be full screen, but it's interesting that it works at least.

[@JonnyP187]

Same for me when I connect the Bluetooth transmitter it makes my portal lag and brick up so it’s best to save 200 nd get the explores or go wired and mystic I love the vids keep dropping that fire bro 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@thepadster123]

Am interested to see whether this 'Playstation Link' will genuinely reduce latency with the pulse elite headphones & earbuds or whether this entire thing is a bit of a scam and it's no better than the existing dongles.

[@Cloud92390]

That one it’s Sony being Sony they did it with Vita and PSP this proprietary BOLLOCKS

[@thepadster123]

@@Cloud92390 Yeah kinda what I was thinking. Will wait for the RTINGS review, they're pretty detailed on latency and how it compares across all the models and brands

[@TheOldest]

You already know the answer, it's a scam. If it was a problem it would exist using the app on a phone, which it does not, probably why he didn't demonstrate it his phone because it's probably that doesn't exists.

[@dapperfan44]

​@Cloud92390 In all fairness to the PSP and Vita 1. Third party adapters have since replaced the need for expensive Memory stick Pro duos on standard PSP (Non-Go) 2. The Vita was an attempt to stave off piracy. However, they should've released an SD-card version once they knew they were ending support.

[@GmasterB89]

The video I was waiting for! I think this device would be perfect for me because my wife usually has the tv in the evenings to relax. Would be a great option to work on my PS backlog this way.

[@BlackSnake1602]

Please make comparison, PS Portal vs Remote Play App (Android, iOS, Windows) to see if Portal has any advantage over app in lag/latency/quality department. Ofc over same network, same distance etc with PS5 connected via cable and over wi-fi.

[@oni_vergil7342]

If you have good WiFi the portals lag feels nonexistent . It was a major concern of mine. I’m playing Horizon forbidden west on it right now and I’m truly amazed at how it feels just like my ps5 .

[@BlackSnake1602]

@@oni_vergil7342 I do have good WiFi and fast donwload and upload however Remote Play app on Android both official and one unofficial (100x times better than Sonys) is not allowing me to play in acceptable way. So I am curious if Portal is aby better.

[@ItsEricSmart]

Great Video Buddy!!

[@NrettG]

Wait i'm confused. Why would a online device that's needed to work have an airplane mode option? Wouldn't that disconnect you from your PS5 and in turn make the device obsolete?

[@dapperfan44]

I guess it's a legal requirement more than anything.

[@hazy33]

I was thinking that. It already has a built in airplane mode, it's called the on/off switch 🙂

[@PorphyricSteve]

Love your channel Ryan. I just got my ps portal yesterday and really like it.

[@TheSnorkyShow]

Let's just appreciate his awesome work, love this channel so much! Btw. throw that thing away we need a vita 2 desperately :(

[@dapperfan44]

I would like one, but the unfortunate reality is the sales of Vita 1 told Sony that we don't. Money talks.

[@wmoule]

Wish people would stop crying about a Vita, it's never happening get over it.

[@TheSnorkyShow]

@@wmoule I still have hope... I am aware how the market is looking at the time. I do wish to see a follower to the vita

[@milantomic7858]

That cat photo bomb.... love it!

[@siloPIRATE]

Just think we could have had a continuation of the PSP line, but got this

[@andyscoming4919]

Right?

[@Shadowespeon17]

Well but now look at PS Vita's lifetime sales and wonder why they don't see a market for it from their own ecosystem. You can argue that it's their fault (because it is) but that still doesn't change the figures nor can Sony be trusted to support the console with games when all their PS Studios devs are holed up with development issues.

[@Padam91]

I am failing to see the point of the Portal. Why not just get a Samsung Tab A8 and use that for Remote Play? That way you don't even have to be in the same network but you can play from wherever you want. The price difference (about 100 euros at least here in Finland) would cover an extra controller and a cover that works as a stand, plus I use my A8 for other things too, mostly for reading. You get a bigger screen, the freedom to play anywhere, an extra controller, bluetooth, and a tablet.

[@DubsBrown]

Yeah I like the concept but this seems like a possible impulse buy if I see it on sale. NTM waiting would be good for screen protectors, carrying case, and other accessories to be released. I am concerned about the thumb stick drift because it’s a new model so the parts won’t be as common if there’s a repair needed.

[@SunnyExMusic]

the concept isn’t that mind blowing tbh

[@DubsBrown]

@@SunnyExMusic that’s why I said I liked it

[@silverian]

It's funny how Melissa came to watch Stray gameplay! Thanks for weekly PS4 news!

[@TheAmazingSpiderGuy_99]

I’ll give Sony props. I didn’t expect this to be worth it and I still don’t; however I do see the value for somebody that is sharing a single TV. Definitely not something I’d use but I can see it has a place in the market. Great coverage on this Ryan!

[@Am4t3r4su]

But it is still a shameless and halfbaked cash grab tho. You can literally do MORE on bigger tablets with a basic PS5 controller if you wanted to. And why spend 200 on a literal tiny screen when you could spend that on anything else? I'm not a sony hater or something. But this shit is just pointless. If they had managed to somehow make the latency better then other options? Then maybe it would be something worth. But remote play in general will always be half baked overall due to the horrendously noticable latency most of the time. And locking reliable wirless sound behind a 200 dollar price tag to buy their bullshit earbuds is straight greed. Nothing more.

[@TheAmazingSpiderGuy_99]

@@Am4t3r4su It’s useful if you don’t own a phone or tablet.

[@tendonut]

@@Am4t3r4su I've been wanting something exactly like this since the PS4. I hate using my phone because it prevents me from using my phone for anything else while streaming. The official remote play app doesn't support 3rd party controllers like a Backbone/Kishi, and I don't own a tablet. And if I did, I'd still have to find a place to prop it up, unpair my PS5 controller from the pS5, pair it to the tablet, and undo it all when I want to play locally. It's clunky. A dedicated device with a screen WAY bigger than my phone is a significantly better experience. Now it's as grab-and-play as a Switch.

[@tendonut]

@@TheAmazingSpiderGuy_99 Or just don't want to tie up your phone and constantly have to pair/unpair a PS5 controller from it.

[@saewutséhuh]

Great video! My only problem with the portal is I can’t watch any media apps. This could easily be fixed with a software update, here’s hoping sony is satisfied with sales of the portal and supports it throuout the future.

[@matthewhardwick8208]

I'm surprised about the connection issues people are having with this device. As a 1st party device one would think Sony has optimised it to handle things like latency and input delay.

[@thevolta89]

Yeah sometimes people say it has so little that it’s not noticeable and some people say it has lots of latency. I’m just saying if I experience too much and it’s noticeable I’m getting a refund. I can’t do latency. It’s why I hate remote play on pc, iPhone, iPad, android, and Mac.

[@thesixthsensory]

I’m refunding also and giving the g cloud a try. The stutters are very noticeable and a deal breaker for me. Seems like psplay or chiaki are a better remote play experience which is a shame.

[@4evr_breezy]

I’m returning mine too. It won’t hold a connection and my internet works just fine. I really wanted to love this device but I just keep having to go back to playing on my tv so it’s pointless to keep.

[@wmoule]

@@4evr_breezy It does not even use your internet connection if you're in your own house... You have crappy WiFi.

[@ultima579]

I haven’t noticed any latency issues.

[@armita611]

Thanks for such an in depth first impressions of the portal Ryan though the best part was Melissa rubbing her face all over it while you were doing close up shots of the buttons/ports 😂. I would say the best user for it would be someone who already does a lot of remote play (already knows the limits of their connection is and is used to the streaming idiosyncrasies) and is looking for a more comfortable experience since the dual sense is one of the best controllers around in the hand. I like the idea of it but I don't do much remote play and I can't see this device changing that. Maybe I'll pick one up on a deep discount near end of life or something.

[@TheEffectOfMass]

Great video! I'm actually more interested in their new lossless audio technology. I want to get their new headset or buds, but they cost a pretty penny. I would love a video exclusively on those. How it works, is the sound better? Those kinds of things.

[@kwongyoonlye451]

Good review 👍👏May I know what's the name of the shooting game you played?Is that the Geometry wars?

[@kwongyoonlye451]

18:50

[@lotus_enduser]

I hope they do an update that improves remote play protocol as a whole across the board.

[@bossedup957]

It lags a lot

[@Josh-hz8vz]

@@bossedup957not for me

[@saewutséhuh]

@@bossedup957not for me

[@ManifestoOregano]

The cat cameo is everything.

[@xpacerx]

I had a cheaper 3.5mm bluetooth adapter too and the latency does lag the audio behind. I know they have better low latency adapters so I would be curious if anyone tested those.

[@jamesuk3037]

Just use headphones plugged into the jack , sounds fine with no stuttering

[@DRE2XL]

You can use your wireless headset from your PS5 by changing the sound output on your console when connected to the Portal

[@dthomasfromnc]

I have the portal. It's just okay. I am planning on sending it back. It lives & dies off internet connectivity. And even with that, it still leaves a lot to be desired. Although I love the build, and overall, I wanted to like it. But with its limitations (no cloud gaming currently, no bluetooth, disconnection issues on a great wifi connection), I can see many returning and passing on it as well. All of this I knew going in but had to try it for myself to see if I'd like it. The cons outweigh the pros. Maybe on the next iteration. But this one just isn't it.

[@googlemeh]

Everything I needed to know. Much appreciated 🤜🏾🤛🏼

[@Reginald_Harrison]

Reviewers are doing a great disservice by not telling potential customers that they can do the same exact thing the Portal does (Remote Play) with just about any laptop, tablet, or smartphone with an actual Dualsense controller and Bluetooth headphones/earbuds and it only takes 1 to 2 minutes to set up. It couldn’t be easier.

[@thevolta89]

Latency is the issue on all devices. This is my personal last attempt at lowering that latency and if it doesn’t do any better than the other devices I’ve tried I’m refunding and waiting about 3 years to see if latency is lower 😆

[@robinfuijk]

I think most people looking into something as niche as this already know about remote play. But this is just more convenient and dedicated for this one purpose. People are making too big of a deal out of it.

[@ObamaTheHedgehog]

​@@thevolta89look up Adam Savage's tested review. There's no difference in latency

[@TheOldest]

This device doesn't need to exist, it doesn't improve remote play, doesn't support Bluetooth, and cost more than existing options for no reason. You could spend the same money for a cheap tablet with a stand or buy a Backbone for a smartphone.

[@-BarathKumarS]

Not to mention the stick drift which if happens,you gotta throw this whole thing in the garbage can.

[@tldr365]

Finally, a review that's isn't just a blind gushing of praise.

[@ParanoidThalyyMVS]

Meanwhile i'm still loving my Vita.

[@Narukami9507]

Same here 👍

[@kidnil5103]

The first person who actually played different games for the video, all the videos i saw from other KZbinr’s is showing Spider man swinging around, nobody cares about that, show us a different games that works fine on the PS5 Portal. But great video dude.

[@boomboominroom]

I hope Sony uses this as a soft launch for a hybrid for their next console. PS6. Same ole console we love but having a portable device with native play.

[@unicorntomboy9736]

That is a terrible idea

[@Shadowespeon17]

Nintendo were in that position because the Wii U was so far behind the PS4/XBOX One that they would have had to seriously cheap out for the Switch to not have any advancements over it at all. You're not even getting a 10 TFLOPs handheld that is small and efficient enough for that Graphical power they're chasing let alone 20 TFLOPs. They've embraced Home consoles and that's their strong point. Although if they want to transition into a future where they're less dependent on selling consoles, they should invest into making a real PlayStation Ecosystem on PC, be it via windows with their own client for native games or maybe even a PlayStation OS that can compete in gaming with Windows or utilise a Linux Distro.

[@StewDogR]

I got mine last night and Platinumed Spider-Man 2 on it! Been looking forward to your video. Keep it up Ryan

[@tonytone2349]

Love the portal so far!

[@VisionShady]

Y?

[@Electro096]

The way you had GTA San andreas opening intro play, really made the video for me. That was brilliant 😂

[@alecpatterson6271]

I wonder what the stick drift issues will be like

[@moonlightillari]

I love cats and their impulse to rub against whatever you're paying attention to 😂

[@cynicthehedgehog385]

So glad this thing has airplane mode. Sometimes I might wanna use it without being connected to the internet, to do stuff like... uh...

[@MarcusM334]

🤔 wouldn’t that kill the portal and make it unusable

[@ap396z]

Well modern airplanes obviously have WiFi, the issue with the portal is apparently you can’t accept the terms and conditions to actually connect lol

[@MoonSarito]

This could be much better if: 1st: A PS5 wasn't necessary, I'm not even talking about running games natively but it would be amazing if you could simply have a Playstation Plus Premium subscription and play via cloud streaming, like you would on a PC. 2nd: If it were possible to connect it to a PS4 or heck... maybe even a PS3 (the more compatibility the better), if a simple smartphone can then why not?, as it only connects to the PS5 this ends up making it very limited. I don't see how this can be a success, it's super limited and restricted for a device that costs $200.

[@danbooke2001]

Been loving mine, playing PS5 in bed while the PS5 is in the other room is literally a game changer.

[@MajerHawk]

Addicted

[@capt.Justin]

Is it tho?

[@cssplayer91]

We've been able to do remote play since the ps3 days using our psp's. This is nothing new.

[@danbooke2001]

@@cssplayer91 I don't have a PSP anymore, my Vita screen is way too small, and I will NEVER play games on a phone. This checks all my boxes 👍

[@jacobpiper798]

Love the content you put out! btw your shirt this video is awesome!

[@leoviper]

Airplane mode 💀

[@BranWolfYT]

Great video as always Ryan... im not sure ill be getting this one however it looks like it could be fun maybe in a couple years lol

[@capcomfan82]

The portal is sweet, perfect for work when i get free time. No cell phone can stream as well as this.

[@Smokeey409]

How is that possible, Samsung z fold 5 has bigger cleaner screen faster refresh rate.

[@arojasemploi2]

Remote play is 1080p 60hz max not matter the phone or screen

[@Smallahz]

Doesn't it need to be in the same wifi?

[@cubbybear8983]

No it does not, as long as your ps5 is in rest mode and connected you can play from any internet connection anywhere as long as its good enough.@@Smallahz

[@linkvagar2336]

⁠@@SmallahzNo. Remote play works from any wifi. But the lag would be terrible

[@jamaldowner]

Thank you for totally satisfying my curiosity about this device!

[@brandonscott3423]

I don’t understand who this is for 90% of people’s internet still isn’t good enough for this and you can’t even use thing outside of your house at that point wouldn’t you just use the ps5 itself since it needs to be turned on for the portal anyways?

[@rustyronin]

it’s for people who have a wifi 6 network at home and they just have to play in some other room besides the one where their ps5 is that. i guess Sony market research showed there are plenty of people like this. i’m not one of them. lol

[@mmstick]

I don't always want to play games on the TV in the living room. That's why I have a Nintendo Switch in my bedroom

[@that-guy213]

That's such a small number of players who actually have such parameters in place so makes you wonder why sony would make something that caters to such a small number of customers?? i guess it comes down to people embracing the mindless consumerism mindset of oh look new thing I must buy even though ill probably use it once or twice and put it back in the box. NGL I fell for it with the psvr 2 I bought it and have used its a total of 2 times since and its been in the box ever since. I don't see this handheld being something people actually need and the fact you can't leave your house totally defeats the purpose of this device existing as well as it not being a standalone device your much better off turning on your ps5 as the experience on a ps5 with a 60inch oled will never be matched by a hand-held @@rustyronin

[@wmoule]

It does not use the internet if you're in your house...

[@rustyronin]

@@wmouleno body said it used internet.

[@stephenc6342]

I got it today and I actually really like it

[@KingAgniKai]

I hope this sells loads. We might get PSP3 if that happens.

[@Tizidmrk]

I hope it doesn’t, it ain’t nothing like the psp other than it being portable

[@VinceOliver04]

Err...let's hope not. Sony's getting too comfy with their lead against MS which is why we see half-baked creations like these instead of a full-fledged portable console that can go toe to toe with the Switch

[@SenorRamonChannel]

​@@VinceOliver04the thing about why Sony doesn't do another portable device is they don't want to have another library just for that console. That's why the vita failed

[@EnaTenkiyoGamer]

That won't happen as much as I would hope

[@blakew595]

​@@VinceOliver04 Look at how great the PS5 games look on the switch.

[@clivematthews95]

Thank you so much Ryan. This just helps in so many use cases 🙏🏾

[@exvitermini]

My deepest condolences to everyone who bought this tablet

[@JR-cm1yb]

A lot of people did

[@BossBrownsugar]

Mindless consumerism

[@JR-cm1yb]

@@BossBrownsugar yup

[@wmoule]

Why? I love mine.

[@emikomina]

please ryan, i am begging you to please increase the volume. people can always lower the volume relative to 0, but people can only increase the volume based on how high you put it.

[@SweetKingTanner]

Steam Deck OLED dropped so close to this on purpose 😂

[@Arcanunn]

One is 500 dollars, the other 200

[@underwaterdojo]

I just left jury selection. I saw a Playstation Portal, so obviously had to sit next to the dude. But i could not believe how well it worked. The screen was beautiful And felt well built. He was playing Call of Duty off of the hotspot on his phone. The game looked great to my eyes. While he said he could feel the lag. I was still impressed that he got 10 kills in a multiplayer match. Long story short, I became a believer. But i realized that SM2 disk isn’t in the PS5. So i couldn’t play a game i own even if i could have wanted to. One more push to All Digital😞 so idk

[@arioca]

Sony's product design department outdid themselves, they managed to create an even more hideous product than the PS5 disc based consoles. It's a shame because with the exception of the PS4 Pro, I love the look of all previous Sony systems.

[@mixedblood09]

Just subscribed to your channel. Your content is to the point.

[@sorucha8249]

Worthless piece of junk once you get stick drift

[@Reginald_Harrison]

Haha great point, but I’d argue it’s already a worthless piece of junk considering you can already Remote Play for FREE with your existing laptop/tablet/smartphone and your existing Dualsense and your existing Bluetooth headset/earbuds.

[@wmoule]

The sticks are modular (like a switch) you can swap them out if spares become available.

[@OmahaGTP]

PS Play with my iPhone in the exact same spot as my Portal is noticeably more responsive. Hoping they can update sooner than later.

[@Richiefreshhh]

This thing is going to become obsolete so fast.

[@jasons7580]

I have to give my opinion. I have a portal and I tried it out for the first time at a friend's house. It is pretty dam cool. If you have good Internet and a PS5.... It works as good as anyone would hope. It does exactly wat it is made for. And it's pretty awesome. It does have a few negative features but I will say.. there is a reason why Sony chose these limitations. There is logic behind it. But I'm not here for that. The positive outweigh the negative. I like this thing and I can't wait to use it at my friends' houses. It is a great feeling playing PS5 games on the go. Good job.

[@sureztv5836]

Total Waste

[@MAWKUS]

I greatly appreciate you for making this video. Thank you🤝