PlayStation Portal | A Casual Gamer's Journey

[@darrengreenacre1142]

I barely use my PS5 on the TV now, I would say that I'm playing the portal 90% of the time. It's completely changed how I play and the amount

[@arnaldofraire925]

Id love to do same but it just doesn't connect good for me image is blurry I have good Internet too

[@tunje53]

Got mine i hqve kids

[@rietzhu]

@@arnaldofraire925I heard if you disconnect the hdmi from your ps5 is works better. Try that and let me know because the ps5 now doesn’t have to send over image data. Some youtuber said it not sure if it works.

[@RootDubz93]

The massive thing that helped me out was changing the wifi settings on the ps5 so that it only used the 5 gig band rather than the 2.4 gig. It defaults to automatic​@@arnaldofraire925

[@xguy9999]

@@rietzhu To get the best experience you definitely have to do some tweaking. But when it runs the way it supposed to 🤩

[@mikechm74]

You created a fantastic review video while being incredibly soothing to listen to. You’re an extraordinarily relatable guy ,being a gamer dad myself and once I saw you reading ‘the daily dad’, you had an instant subscriber. Well done my friend.

[@IntentionalTech]

Thank you! I read this on a really tough day and it lifted my spirits a little. Appreciate it.

[@mikechm74]

@@IntentionalTech Oh man, my pleasure, and thank YOU for what you do!

[@Phil-qe9hb]

Totally agree. Amazing video. Came for the ps remote review but really enjoyed you talking through your thoughts on experience as a dad. Think you summarised the experience incredibly well.

[@williamwarren1781]

I am not a parent, but I do work at a hospital. My days are very busy and I also do volunteer stuff with Veterans stuff. This review speaks to me because I am a casual gamer my self. This is perfect for me at night to unwind in bed, and relax thank you. I was on the fence to buy this but you just convinced me thank you

[@IntentionalTech]

Hope you like it!

[@EmiMartinezVillaLegend]

As of 28th October 2024 I’ve had mine now for a week or so & it’s absolutely perfect for my needs, as a father of four who loves my *PS5* this gives me the chance to play games around the kids & wife’s needs I love it as it’s just so convenient.

[@IntentionalTech]

It really is

[@DrDanLawrence]

Appreciate the calm, chill vibe and insights. Game on, moms and dads. ✌️

[@IntentionalTech]

Thanks!

[@taekwondoboy23]

Loving the shout out for parents. Thank you

[@rietzhu]

Of course. Validation is always so so sweet.. 😅

[@heyimgoingtoplaysomegames]

At first I ran into the same issues as most. However, after some router configuration, I absolutely love my portal. I have put SO MANY hours into it. I knew what I was buying going in, and I couldn’t be happier with the end result.

[@matthatrden1323]

What did you configure? I am having some lag on a 2gb fiber with a ping around 5-10

[@heyimgoingtoplaysomegames]

@@matthatrden1323 I added both my portal and my ps5 to my router’s exclusion and allow lists for 2.4 and 5ghz respectively. I didn’t want them to have any chance of connecting to the 2.4 band, and since setting that, as well as setting my ps5 manually to connect to 5ghz, I’ve had next to no connection issues 👍🏻

[@ZONAWOLF]

​@@matthatrden1323I just use my steam deck to stream. The portal sucks. I could never get it to work even close as well

[@samreimann4233]

I love it when it works. Randomly mine will have an off night where it will not behave, disconnecting, horrible lag. Other nights, it's perfect. The ps5 is connected via lan and it doesn't seem make a great deal of difference.

[@IntentionalTech]

Yeah, I get that sometimes. Hopefully they can iron it out over time.

[@UnkonwnProPlays]

I think it’s refreshing how you call out some of the tech reviewers out there and how hard they are while reviewing this product. They don’t have children they don’t have lives and the ones that do have given the portal some decent reviews. I feel like this sheds light on the intent of audience, these tech reviewers are aiming for. Gullible young crowds that have high standards for gaming versus your legacy gamers that already have lives, jobs, families, and how products like these are a win for these casual players. I tried to make sense and sound smart. I hope I did 😂.

[@IntentionalTech]

Thanks. Appreciate it! Everyone has their own experience to draw from but it’s helpful to ask who the product is really intended for when reviewing. Their advice may be appropriate for the audience on their own channel, but ultimately I don’t think the Portal is really aimed at hardcore gamers with fewer responsibilities.

[@stijnvonck1431]

I agree. If you know what it is for and you are the target audience, there is no better value for money. But a lot of these others guys are expecting things that the portal is not designed to do, nor is even remote in the same price category

[@imranaasghar81]

I came here for a portal review. I ended up getting fantastic parenting advise and life advise (the bit about hobbies) thanks mate

[@IntentionalTech]

Thanks! Glad to help haha

[@willnjada]

Wow, what a thorough and balanced review. This is honestly the best Portal and Pulse review I’ve seen on KZbin. I really appreciate how well spoken you are, and how fair you are in your critique and praise. You’ve got a new subscriber here.

[@IntentionalTech]

Thanks. I appreciate it!

[@anthonymenday1602]

Absolutely brilliant review

[@IntentionalTech]

Thanks!

[@user-kr5vm8nk1d]

Got a Portal with gift money this week. My wifi struggles a bit (PS5 is not wired) but it’s giving me that extra 30 mins of a single player game whilst lying down in bed at night. Genius.

[@BigDaddyKai620]

You know it's been about 8 months and I actually love it. Perfect for the smokers that go outside

[@mattesb4281]

Sony has published the update 4.0.0 two days ago. They fixed the micro stutter problem. And what's the most important update, the PS Portal can now play games over cloud streaming. You don't even have to OWN a PS5! All you need is a Playstation Plus Premium account to play hundreds of PlayStation games... This takes this console to a completely new level...

[@pimneij2219]

I love mine. I got 3 kids and a wife whi claims the tv a lot. I got mine a week ago. Now i played more then i usually do in a month. Just make sure your wifi is good.

[@lucasgarcia78]

your review it's something else. SO complete. Thanks for this 3 in 1 review. In my point of view, I would say that both of new headphones from sony are inseparable from the portal. Sony just launched on Brazil on April. Mine will be delivered on July 23rd. My main goal it's to be able to play on my GF house when i'm there, and to be with my family at the tv room and play when i want.

[@IntentionalTech]

Thanks, mate. Hope you enjoy it!

[@Teefy484]

I’m super late to this video but I have to say this is by far the best Portal Review I’ve seen. Thank you for this.

[@IntentionalTech]

Appreciate it!

[@terrancedukes6893]

I’m in Vegas and I live in Texas I brought my Portal with me and I love it

[@RockersTechandGaming]

Hi, for first time did u tried connecting to portal from Texas when ur PS5 is in Vegas? or is it required to be in Vegas to connect for the first time?

[@hygordaflon6661]

you need to have both your ps5 and ps portal on the same wi-fi connection for the First pairing them you can try anywhere that has a internet and your ps5 must be left on resting mode ​@@RockersTechandGaming

[@w.rossgreen5265]

gaming reimagined for folks 35 and older. I dig it

[@IntentionalTech]

Haha yes!

[@BaldBadger]

Love being able to run monster hunts or a JRPG while hanging out with the wife and kids. This will be amazing for Monster Hunter Rise. Also, I travel for work, so that's a huge plus.

[@IntentionalTech]

Love it

[@paulblack9931]

Thanks for a follow up review of the Portal along with review of the Pulse and Elite accessories. So far with better internet connection my Portal is working fine. Just wishing for Bluetooth update with my AirPods instead I’ll just plug in my regular headphones 🎧

[@IntentionalTech]

Thanks for watching!

[@davevayn]

Great video with lots of little bits other reviews sometimes never talk about. 😊

[@IntentionalTech]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching

[@josephfrimpong4934]

Great work!!!! Subscribed 🔥🔥

[@IntentionalTech]

Thanks!

[@finalstander]

Great video and honest thoughts. I managed to order the 30th anniversary edition of the Portal so I'm happy 😄

[@IntentionalTech]

Awesome! I was away for work so couldn't order. It looks so cool, though!

[@ISOMCOC98]

It’s funny I’m looking at the portal for the exact reasons you mention. I have my ps5 set up in our office area and I love it, but the fact that I have to go in there after my daughter is asleep and my wife is asleep makes me wanna just lay down in bed and play my phone or iPad games instead. I’m very curious to try it out

[@timbo1992]

I have a steam deck love it!! Had it for about a yr. Something about hand held game so love more now!! Like you said being a dad/ busy life maybe that’s why, I have my son my ps5 which made me get steam deck but I do miss PlayStation… plus it sucks not playing games- that won’t run on steamos- I wish I could play…so I may get this just to try but not replace my steam deck

[@IAmConorr]

I love this review, as a dad of two that has to sit in their kids room until they fall asleep, the clip at 2:00 is deffo going to be me... 🤣

[@IntentionalTech]

Godspeed! Haha

[@reganes]

I wear hearing aids, so I usually bluetooth my tech directly to these. I don't think any hearing aid manufacturers are going to adopt Link any time soon. So I'd need to take them out, put on Link headphones, then miss out on all the differential audio frequency from my hearing aids and have a poor quality audio experience through headphones that isn't tailored to my mixed frequency hearing loss. Please Sony - enable Bluetooth.

[@IntentionalTech]

Such a great point. Thanks for sharing. My dad is hard of hearing and has been using his hearing aids to connect to the phone and TV for years now. If they tried to enforce LINK on something like a TV with no BlueTooth option, there's no way it would be a viable option for him.

[@reganes]

@@IntentionalTech That said, I actually bought one yesterday. My 13 year old son and I have been putting it through its paces. I realised I could put a 3.5mm cable into my old Compilot, then use this to stream to my hearing aids. I haven't tried a usb-c bluetooth dongle yet (I think you mentioned some people had luck with this in your video). Still it would be much simpler to Bluetooth directly. Here's hoping it's something that may be enabled in a firmware update at some stage, if the hardware is actually there on the SOC?! Thank you for your review, this very much informed my purchase - thanks! 🙂

[@oreos922]

Why not Bluetooth through the 3.5mm jack?

[@mowieb]

This is why I love playstation.

[@valenzuelaeph]

Loving the portal! Dont have to lug my ps5 when I go back to my hometown

[@xguy9999]

Excellent review.

[@IntentionalTech]

Thanks

[@MilkKomsonChannel]

Is this video maxed at 720p, or is it just me?

[@IntentionalTech]

I think it is unfortunately. This is a new format I’m testing which is a compilation of older videos to try and create more of a long form podcast style video. However, I no longer have the original files and I think KZbin’s download feature only provides an SD version.

[@anthonymenday1602]

Your welcome looking forward to Christmas

[@MrCarpediem6]

enjoyed the long form review

[@IntentionalTech]

Thanks

[@CodyTheBeerBear]

I got my PS Portal yesterday and well worth it

[@ronsummerill2496]

My pulse explores connected within minutes so maybe it’s something else going on with taking so long to connect to yours.

[@IntentionalTech]

Glad they worked better for you!

[@MrCarpediem6]

i've heard of routine disconnects (even on the console) ??

[@anirbangon4750]

What is yours recommended net speed for smoothly running portal?

[@IntentionalTech]

My YouFibre WiFi contract is for a 920 Mbps average upload and download speed. It was less than that on the previous Sky contract and worked just as well though.

[@BusterDarcy]

Not enough has been said in the tech space about how janky the pulse explore buds are. I got them to have the most seamless experience possible for wireless audio with my ps5 and they’ve been anything but. These buds disconnect 1-2 times a week while right in the middle of gameplay and require a multi step process that takes several minutes to get back up and running again. Reddit is full of people complaining about it but Sony and the tech pundits have all been silent on the subject, which is incredibly disappointing for such an expensive product.

[@IntentionalTech]

Yeah, I really hope they scrap LINK going forward to be honest

[@VlericV]

u sold it bro!

[@muriel24mj87]

how about games with shooting mechanic like uncharted.. is aiming really that hard?

[@IntentionalTech]

I think it only matters if you’re playing somewhat competitively

[@vijay59773]

a useful device thanks bro

[@zayro1393]

I'm not saying link isn't better than bluetooth, but sony not including bluetooth on the portal is completely unacceptable. It's an obvious money grab to force you into their headphones and anti consumer. While link may be better, some of us like the convenience of using the headphones we already have from the ecosystems we are already in. I ended up picking a bluetooth adapter to plug into the headphone jack. Also, it's absolutely ridiculous that they are trying to push this and not integrate it into the ps5 itself. That dongle is just ghetto.

[@IntentionalTech]

Agreed

[@AVGVSTVS777]

both my ps5 and portal were on wifi, portal constantly got disconnected

[@valenzuelaeph]

LAN cable solved all my problems

[@mig_zvm]

I've been messing with my ps vita remote play function with my ps4 pro and I can't seem to remotely wake it from sleep, possibly cause I linked it to my ps3 recently and I need to reset everything. All in all, the remote play function seems best for home use. I can see taking this on vacation and getting very frustrated when it doesn't work well. I also think I will wait to see if they release an OLED version.... so I am waiting for the Ps Portal Pro 😂

[@IntentionalTech]

An OLED would be nice!

[@mig_zvm]

@IntentionalTech after going from the vita 1000 OLED and then the switch, I noticed a big difference. Not sure I would want anything other than an OLED for a handheld anymore.

[@brianhitchcock4159]

The In Zone ear buds also work

[@JacobB559]

Good luck with connecting

[@dimitriz5578]

My hand starts to hurt after playing on it. Something about the shape of it and the controllers. I can play ps5 and the switch for hours no problem.

[@boom5732]

Maybe just the weight of it

[@kirankara]

This thing was brilliant, with one thing simply made it unbearable. If they had not messed up on a monumental scale with the screen refresh rate differing from ps5 and causing that horrible micro stutter, it would have been great. And before anyone says they didn't have that issue and it's my network , I have gigabit broadband and when I tried on chiaki on oled steam deck, there was zero issues, so it's clearly an issue with ps portal or their software used on it. The fact I had to keep turning on and off HDR on my ps5 manually from ps5 rather than through ps portal was really irritating too

[@IntentionalTech]

That is a real shame. I don’t particularly notice it but if you’re able to detect it I can see how it would ruin the device

[@kirankara]

@@IntentionalTech youre so lucky. I know not everyone notices these things to same degree, but I really struggle with it and also really struggle with 30fps generally too, and even had issues with VR and 3d when I tried, so maybe my eyes just are really sensitive.

[@kaetha1]

I have this PlayStation portal, I think I need to buy a router mines is always losing connection

[@denisstepanov1808]

Yes. I've tried 5 different routers. Only with 2 everything worked well. Need a more powerful router with wifi 6 support. The devices suited me is keenetic ultra and MERCUSYS Halo

[@nomanisanisland]

Great review particularly around the benefits for the time-poor and, as an audio engineer, the perspective on the headphones. I have the Pulse Elites and value the clarity and definition. I respect Sony's decision to opt into their proprietary 'Link' connection from both a lower latency AND marketing/sales perspective (I do wish they thought about switching between devices a bit more). Regarding the light, maybe some tape? I have my PS5 in my bedroom with no TV just my PSVR2, Portal and it suits me wonderfully.

[@IntentionalTech]

Haha funnily enough I unplugged my HDMI recently because I was reviewing a gaming projector and I haven’t even plugged it back into the TV since because the Portal is my go-to device

[@binay9499]

It's been absolutely rubbish for me outside of my home 😢😢

[@epgcarbide134]

I swear that to use the PlayStation portal you have to have your PS5 turned on to play it or is that not true?

[@IntentionalTech]

Yeah, it can wake from rest mode but if you turn it off completely the Portal won’t connect

[@epgcarbide134]

@@IntentionalTech i think that’s stupid and a waste. It would of been cool if you didn’t have to have it on or rest mode, even leaving the ps5 on wastes money

[@nashptv]

@@epgcarbide134 don’t turn off PS5. Always have it in rest mode. I stream from Steam Deck OLED daily this way.

[@nomanisanisland]

@@epgcarbide134 Yes, it would be cool if the PS Portal was powerful enough to run PS5 games as a stand-alone device.

[@ProjectFraz]

​@nomanisanisland the portal would have to be way bigger and heavier than it is to be able to do that. It'd be heavier than the legion go and that thing is already pretty big and heavy as it is.

[@DiogoE6]

Mine won’t even connect to my ps5 at home while I’m away…..sigh

[@IntentionalTech]

Have you found a fix yet?

[@DiogoE6]

@IntentionalTech yep, had to reboot the WiFi router at home

[@jimmycurrire7868]

Can this be used away from your home?

[@IntentionalTech]

Anywhere you have a WiFi connection

[@reganes]

Also loving the shoutout to parent gamers - good call! 🙂

[@kungfuscubabape953]

Works very well IF you have good wifi

[@Davien-i9j]

Ps vita 3. I will sign.

[@kelechiawaraka4558]

I’m “PS5-58” lmao

[@manormachine100]

I like how you say Playstation isn't doing anything proprietary with the portal then you immediately talk about their proprietary wireless headphones for 20 minutes. Lost count of how many times you mentioned you play in bed with your son asleep next to you or the annoying blue light on the pulses. It's almost like you've stuck half a dozen videos saying the same thing together and called it a story.

[@dalehuhtala9285]

Just got one but I think i will return it. It is pretty awful. People weren't kidding about how laggy it is if you don't have the fastest wifi signal possible. Even at 500 Mbps, it sucks. Hardwired my PS5, running an Asus wifi 6 router, turned resolution down to 1080, turned off 120 fast, etc, etc. It still sucks. TLOU 2 is nearly unplayable. Yes the lack of Bluetooth is criminal but the laggyness is what kills the entire experience. At 100 Mbps, it isn't really usable. Absolute garbage.

[@Bobbylopezcreative]

USB dongle?

[@NeuroPulse]

I'd be careful with that bluey show...

[@CDubb442]

Gcloud runs circles around the portal

[@boom5732]

What is gcloud?

[@NeelesPolash]

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[@TheMrmrdno]

Lrme

[@paulmegroin2223]

The portal r dog shit!! Total waste of money the connection is far to poor to compete with any of the other hand helds was a good idea but a massive flop!! An i have a great wifi connect an its still shit

[@avgnfandon2]

Cool story

[@paulmegroin2223]

@@avgnfandon2 😂

[@ProjectFraz]

Punctuation maybe?

[@danzka_]

What I did was install 2 WIFI repeaters: DECO XE75. It works wonders because most ISP's modems/routers are terrible. Even if you pay for a fast internet connection, coverage won't be great unless you upgrade to a better router and/or repeaters. That way, your portal will be much more usable, and awesome as mine.

[@pintobeans994]

Hello jimmy it’s Ryan