The PlayStation Portal Changed my Mind

I’ve had my hands in the PlayStation Portal PS5 Remote Player for almost a week now, playing non stop over WiFi and testing differentiate situations to see how it runs…and it might have surprised me.
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[@LaLtheGaL]

Love my Portal. I was shocked. My initial impression at the reveal, was “This is horse poop! Why not make a dedicated handheld.” But then I thought about how much I tried remote play on my phone (too small), and iPad (too awkward to use in bed or couch). So I bought the Portal and now I’m finding I’m putting way more time into my PS5 gaming.

[@aznpanda510x]

Same here, I understand that I love gaming but what I love more is accessibility. The easier it’s for me to play, the more hours I will sink into it. I still have a 4K gaming PC that I’m rarely using because of being on a desk.

[@esteban602]

Feel the same with remote play on my phone. Steam deck remote play is very good and I was using that, but you get random screen flashes for up to 2 seconds long. I got the portal on day one… the experience in been great. No issues. I’m planing to use in house only, been a dad handheld gaming gives me the freedom I need. Traveling im taking the steam deck.

[@bland9876]

I don't understand why people aren't just buying a Steam Deck (or other pc handheld) instead. Playing the games natively will give you a much better experience. Not having the video and audio cut out or having the controls wig out for a second making your character do things you don't intend like wasting extra amo. Native is just so much better.

[@LaLtheGaL]

I can't speak on others, but I know personally I don't want to have to dork around with any technical things. I want to turn it on and for it to work. I don't want to have to deal with installing software etc. I know this CAN be easy, but I just want the most streamlined experience. @@bland9876

[@conradofarina5739]

@@bland9876 Portal is much cheaper than other pc handheld also has bigger screen, lighter and better to hold.

[@terranncegilmore]

I prefer playing in handheld if given the option. This device has been perfect for me. I got the Platinum in Spider-Man 2 on it and am currently replaying GoW: Ragnarok. I cannot believe how good it looks.

[@user-ih6oe9ny3j]

does it feel like you're playing natively?

[@bxnym]

Been playing the portal in Tampa while my PS5 is in Orlando using my phone’s hotspot and even playing like that it’s been smooth so this is definitely what I wanted…once I’m back home gameplay is even better and so smooth with no lag using my WiFi at 500 download and 20 upload speeds and my PS5 wired which I think is key to have a solid no lag connection.

[@marcelosimon4972]

What phone service do you have? I am in Tampa also and have AT&T and worried it’s not going to be good for when we drive to Orlando lol

[@411sponge72]

This is thee comment I was looking for. I was thinking about using my Portal on my mobile hotspot. I wasn’t sure if I was wasting my time even trying this out but you talked me into it.

[@ShottiePippen]

During the weekdays after work and the gym I have no energy to sit up and play on my TV so this has been a game changer for me so far ..

[@DeegoL9]

You also can’t remote play any media while using your phone or tablet as an FYI.

[@xMrxSpacely]

I say the same thing. It baffles me that the people think this is worth the money.

[@yokaidigital3033]

The main reason I won’t be getting one is my main use of my current handheld is doctor appointment, and the hospitals have Wi-Fi that needs to be verified by connecting to a browser and putting in a login and password problem though the Portal doesn’t have a browser so it can’t connect to a hot spot like that which is a very common setup for hospitals, schools and businesses. Since it has no native games such as a Switch does if you are in a situation where it can’t connect it becomes useless. I do realize for others it might serve their needs.

[@ChampJJ]

Valid point!

[@Kipparo]

They just released an update that allows you to login to service wifis.

[@TheConfiteor]

I wish it did work like a Wii U. All I want is a zero latency way to play my PS5 off-TV, a la Wii U. I don’t know why 11 years later and no one has figured out how to do what Nintendo did.

[@DuckMix1]

Because Nintendo is basically last gen interms of hardware so its alot easier to translate to handheld

[@bboy7531]

Awesome video man! I figured out that you can use KZbin and even sign in on your Portal, but it has to be through your PS5's browser. Unfortunately though, you can't watch videos in full screen and it will be maxed out at 1080p (obviously). It's still cool that it works at least.

[@RobsRemixes]

“Long play times of 2 hours or more” this was the point I realised how much of a hardcore gamer I am because I can’t remember a time i played for less than 4 hours and that’s a super light session 😂

[@ps4games164]

1 hour of nice game is like 5 minutes

[@RobsRemixes]

@@ps4games164 exactly, I can’t believe the stream deck had such a low battery life, I understand it can “do more” than a portal but I’m getting like 8-9 hours out of my portal, it’s been amazing.

[@Pkilla80]

One hour is usually my max for RPGs but on Fortnite my squad always wants to play "one more"

[@GeekSince8Bit]

If you think gaming for 4 hours straight is a "super light" session, that isn't good or healthy! Remember that gaming for long periods of time with no significant breaks is not good for you, and gaming needs to be part of a well rounded life - exercise, spend time with family and friends, spend time outside in fresh air, etc.

[@RobsRemixes]

@@GeekSince8Bit thanks dad.

[@venomjay8]

I’ll wait for a Bluetooth version, if that never happens then oh well

[@majingamer6109]

Nah won't happen, they're doing the apple thing where you have to buy into their ecosystem

[@stephen1896]

@@majingamer6109 Maybe they'll change their tune if it sells poorly.

[@ZenSymphonia]

@@majingamer6109apple at least supports all Bluetooth devices 😂

[@ninetendopesaitama2107]

​@@majingamer6109Bluetooth was invented by Fony and Phillips. ☮️

[@majingamer6109]

@@ninetendopesaitama2107 And playstations portal doesn't have it. It has "Link" only works on their headsets/headphones

[@brettmanning627]

Great video. Very informative

[@busterhoodstar6598]

Hopefully, the Portal evolves into a stand-alone dedicated device for all things Playstation.

[@lazyreuvin]

C'mon guy's, we gotta admit, the only time we really need this is when we go to the bathroom...

[@jazon8877]

Maybe you do but in a house with kids or something like that your not gunna be a lot of time to sit and play games on the big screen

[@BurgundyRedd]

The portal is cool, but with the steam deck oled out I personally think gamers are better off spending the extra money to get that. You have a majority of your steam library, you can emulate basically every console prior to the ps4 and any games that don’t run on steam deck there’s geforce now or playstation remote play.

[@emanthescripter1076]

You have the portal?

[@joefield5217]

@@emanthescripter1076 Still trying to defend the Portal??? A standalone handheld is hands-down the better choice.

[@ummfada]

Awesome! I have the Steam Deck, and a portal. I love my portal :)

[@emanthescripter1076]

@joefield5217 I didn't ask for your chatter, do you have the portal?

[@williammurphy1207]

​@@joefield5217k 😂

[@led0073]

It's amazing that it's out of stock everywhere unless your willing to give scalpers double the RRP on reselling sites.

[@ssmufc9941]

Yeah.. nah. I’d rather just buy a Backbone controller for my phone and stream my Series X or PS5, using whatever headphones I like.

[@bland9876]

Yeah.. nah. I’d rather just buy a Valve Steam Deck and play natively using whatever headphones I like.

[@ssmufc9941]

@@bland9876 Even better!

[@AceLewii]

Living in a shared household the internet tanks like crazy, even with a booster, I’m just going to wait until the upgrades and updates come so you can rely on better connections overall

[@mattypisme]

I've been using it alot over the weekend and it's got some lil glitches here and there but overall I've very much happy with my purchase

[@burnskta]

portal doesn’t have a built in browser so if you are connecting to public networks with a sign in screen good luck. Most people are better off just doing remote play on their phones or getting a steam deck now that they are cheaper.

[@bland9876]

"Most people"? why not all people? (or do you mean outside the USA where the Deck is sadly not sold?)

[@MzGamr90]

I’ve enjoyed my time with my portal so far. Like he’s mentioned a few moments here and there where the stream gets a bit fuzzy and frame drops or what not. It was one night I played 2K, MW3, and Madden back to back. Played until I got the low battery indicator. Always been a fan of remote play and have used the backbone controller with my phone to take advantage of remote play I’ve never been a fan of the having to remove my case to use the backbone(they’ve now fixed this). Depending on my schedule it’s just easier to handheld play my games. The portal isn’t for everyone and that’s cool but I’m glad Sony came out with a dedicated device. Hopefully they can build on this in the future.

[@RagingGrinch-TechGaming]

Well said bro great content

[@SpiderLuke]

I’d consider it but I finally got Chiaki running flawlessly on my Steam Deck after a lot of tweaking.

[@Excalibur01]

This is still a cloud streaming system. If you have a bad internet connection in either locations, then you are out of luck or if you are at a shuttle hotel, etc

[@bland9876]

EXACTLY!

[@juan81288]

Ive playing this thing nonstop since i got it. Its so easy and quick to just pick up and start playing for hours. This coming from a person with a dedicated gameroom

[@InnerRise]

I was wondering about that. Wanted to know from people who don't necessarily need a portal bc th3 tv is taken up. I wasn't interested bc I have a dedicated TV as well. But all the good word of mouth and th3 fact that I play my Nintendo switch predominantly HANDHELD has me possibly changing my mind and getting a portal. Most times I like to have my TV on what I'm watching as I'm playing my switch handheld too and I suppose I'd play my playstation 5 more if I had the portal that would allow me to do the same thing. All sold out now so I still have time to consider but I'm leaning more towards it now. Has it changed your gaming habits?

[@GeekSince8Bit]

I'm trying to buy one but they are out of stock everywhere.

[@youngsmeezy1]

Sony is out here literally making the proverbial saying "It's like selling water to a whale!" a true testament

[@jeffn1215]

A lot of people were trashing on it before it came out, and I feel like those same people are defending this garbage and probably paid some scalper double the price for one.

[@ninetendopesaitama2107]

Whales are very smart. They have suffered enough. ☮️

[@shaysam4592]

You hit the nail on the head.

[@shownon]

I mean, the screen and controller help DRASTICALLY with people who are just in the Sony ecosystem. The biggest issue with remote play devices is the comfort...and the dual sense is imo the best controller to come out this generation. Yes the steam deck OLED can be played offline but i simply do not play games on PC except the insanely rare indie and emulation moments... Portal is for those PS5 only ecosystem players, also being able to grind for trophies/grind for levels in RPG/Combo practicing in Street Fighter and the occasional shooter make this well worth the price as you can do it in complete comfort. If you play multiplatform? get the steam deck OLED..if you're primarily a Sony player? buy the portal..no brainer.

[@bland9876]

" i simply do not play games on PC" you can buy the same games on a PC instead and get a much better experience. no having to buy the same game every 5 years when a new "system" comes out. plus the sales so you get games cheaper.

[@shownon]

@@bland9876 Is that not dependent on the PC? and ecosystem revolving around friends/Fam whoever playing on PC aswell as exclusives? no im not waiting a year or more to play ps5 exclusives. I have friends who game on PS5 and what you said doesn't fix the cramping problem that comes with playing a handheld..every handheld. this is not a PC vs PS5 convo, this is a what's the PS Portal got that the Steam deck etc don't. If you don't have hand cramping problems and primarily play on PC then easily the deck is the choice simple as that..

[@bland9876]

@@shownon there are PS5 exclusives? Are you sure your not thinking about Nintendo? As far as I. Aware they are the only one with exclusives anymore. The Deck is actually designed to not cramp your hand unlike the Switch infact most PC handhelds are designed not to cramp your hand. If your friend ar buying PS5s instead of steam Decks (no idea why they would) then you can still cross platform play with them. Fortnite being the most famous example. Ps Spider-Man and Uncharted run amazing on the Deck.

[@shownon]

@@bland9876 No my point is i 98% of the time i play my games on PS5, I don't like playing on PC unless it's to emulate. Steam Deck no doubt is a phenomenal device but having tried it i can't go long with it withour cramping my hands albiet i can go AWHILE(friend let me borrow his for a couple days) on it but jumping from dual sense to the Steam deck is a big jump. Dual sense feels like home, having the 8 inch screen build in etc just makes this an instant buy for me, especially being an rpg/fighting game head.

[@BL00MYB0Y]

I’ve just picked one of these up for myself and I’m loving it. The screen looks gorgeous and I’m finding it works flawlessly in and around my home which is the only place I’ll be using it. I’m just using my normal isp router but it has gigabit fibre 👌

[@phillipcastillo8519]

Was waiting to see your review on this!

[@Joeybatz33]

I noticed the image looks smeared or blurry even with great internet. Mainly during fast moving games. Wish they had a Bitrate setting to up the settings for quality

[@raineheartily4580]

They have graphic setting and can be set "focus on performance". Per LTT review, it help the graphic and controller latency

[@adbisle3510]

I had the same problem but turning off HDCP and port forwarding fixed

[@Joeybatz33]

@@raineheartily4580 it not on the PS Portal

[@Joeybatz33]

@@adbisle3510 HDCP OFF help the remote play stream quality?

[@LuisGarciaRamirez]

False. It looks perfect

[@BloodyyPenguin]

It works for me honestly. I have kids and it’s nice to be able to play my ps5 while they are watching what they want. I feel like this definitely wasn’t made for everyone.

[@bland9876]

Why not just do that with a Steam Deck?

[@sirninjaraiden]

​@@bland9876costs more and isn't as efficient using remote play.

[@edgaryzen4925]

@@bland9876too much $$$ on top of PS5

[@edgaryzen4925]

True 100%

[@crazyangel626]

I went to my buddies house about an hour away. I connected to his wifi and the portal worked with no problem. I didn't even get a weak signal indication or anything. A big win for me💯

[@bland9876]

I went to the middle of the woods about 4 hours away. I did not connect to anything and the Steam Deck worked with no problems. I didn't even get a weak signal on my phone or anything. A big win for me💯 Surprisingly I'm not joking except for some reason my moms phone had a week signal so she could still text but it would take a few tries (it was random when it wanted to work) to send a message. dad sister and I had no signal. All Samsung phones of different types.

[@crazyangel626]

@@bland9876 did you check to see if the woods you were in had wifi? If not you gotta ask the animals for the wifi password to get it to work. No matter if your in the middle or outer sides of the woods. Then it should be working with no problem. But don't ask the bear. He's a jerk.

[@halfwaynormalmusic]

Great overview, now I just have to wait for a restock on Very

[@BIGNOIDS]

It's great, I'm actually chipping away at my backlog now too as i can play for an hour or two in bed every other morning.

[@devonjames7999]

Technically you still have to have your Playstation on in some shape or fashion in order for the portal to be in use so you might as well say the portal needs to connect to Playstation to use it

[@fearlesscheshirecat1411]

I’ve been playing my Portal all day. I love it! I’ve been playing Star Ocean The Second Story R and it’s been running great.

[@BoJangles42]

Don’t you guys have phones?

[@Mintcar923]

It comes off as a rebellion against handhelds.. I can see what they’re going for a way to put 110% into one line and still have it portable too so they don’t have to split their resources.. It’s understandable.. Maybe it is the beginning of the wave of the future..

[@nakazo9929]

The future you're imagining is full of overpriced devices that can ONLY do remote ps play.

[@Mintcar923]

@@nakazo9929 If you can play your collection seamlessly anywhere in the world what exactly is the difference whether the actual source is close or afar!?

[@dramaticmudderer5208]

@@Mintcar923 wifi isn't everywhere(nor is it always strong enough to play without latency) is the main point

[@Mintcar923]

@@dramaticmudderer5208 Maybe not now but we’re in a transitioning phase.. Gotta crawl before you can walk.. Remember the days when TV had lousy reception at times?? It will be a better outcome if we put our resources into bettering technology without being one dimensional

[@nakazo9929]

@@Mintcar923 You understand that the PlayStation Portal can ONLY do streaming, right? If you only need that, use your phone. Another important thing is that Sony is also forcing you to buy their earplugs/ headphones because apparently, in your future, Bluetooth is not a good thing. If you want a device that can do remote play and also play games, there are a lot of handled devices around. Valve just release the Steam Deck OLED. Do you know the PlayStation Portal has a LCD screen, right? If we detract the cost of a dualsense from the portal, you are getting a 130$ LCD screen that doesn't have a browser and you're probably only going to use it on your home.

[@emansfvera]

I am loving the portal so far for the purpose of what i got it for, whenever the kids or wife use my living room tv i just hop on the portal and it has performed flawless for me. The remote play on the portal is significantly better than on a phone or other smart device, that shit sucks, the portal is almost a direct connection to your console in remote play.

[@bland9876]

"whenever the kids or wife use my living room tv i just hop on the Steam Deck and it has performed flawless for me" fixed it for you

[@iownu92]

Why record yourself playing while walking around outside? That will not be the typical/ideal way to play

[@gogreengameon2146]

Not sure I can believe this after seeing WulffDen's review. Seems pretty garbage in all conditions.

[@ShinyRyuji]

I am winning games of Texas Chainsaw with the portal and that’s all that matters. It works really well and I have terrible internet. And somehow it looks better than one of the 4K tvs in my house. The screen is beautiful

[@gameskyjumper1721]

I've been doing remote play on my phone for years. From my experience, remote play is best for any visual novels like Ace Attorney series or turn base RPG like FF7, 8, 9, or Persona 5. I don't have good wifi at home so I never bother to play action game on it. But I bet that screen is a huge upgrade from playing on my phone.

[@bland9876]

Just get a Steam Deck then you don't have to worry about your wife at home and can play whatever you want.

[@Shendowx]

I would say depending on the phone because most phones now use OLED, so the pitcher and all might be better on your phone. Plus if it supports 120hz might make things better, for example playing fortnite at 120hz on a tv is very noticeable on how bad it looks. But on my Fold 5.... Well you don't notice those problems and it looks and runs really good (but that's on a Foldable phone).

[@Angelo-dp1zt]

Trophy hunting gonna be fun

[@JA-uz7se]

Enjoying mine very muchly ! 😊

[@kylehunter]

I might be an outlier here but while I think it’s a good device that does what it’s supposed to. Given the parameters for it I just kind of don’t feel it’s worth $200. I think it’s good for what it is though

[@jarathen1625]

Adding some kind of improved near-location casting, like WiiU, including an actual case, Bluetooh audio, better speakers, an OLED screen, letting it run some basic video streaming apps and the like, Sony could have done more to justify the cost, or even increase it. But even a positive review is a hard sell for what it does, and more importantly doesn’t, do.

[@tafb94force29]

Definitely can respect your critiques and deficiencies you pointed out. But it has been extremely beneficial in my use case. Best investment for me as I am loving it. Cheers 🎉

[@jarathen1625]

@@tafb94force29 There’s definitely a use case, and I fall just on the other side of it. I just think it could have been real, real good with a few tweaks.

[@ninetendopesaitama2107]

No hall sensors. Why? Although stick drift is a known issue with the dualsense. ☮️

[@jarathen1625]

@@ninetendopesaitama2107 I think about how after one year your controller is considered disposable by Sony. Will they treat this the same?

[@InnerRise]

7 hours is GREAT! I waiting to hear 3 to 4 hours. Wow.

[@WaterNinjaFrog]

I ordered mine because the backbone just hurts my hands and I hope this feels better and have a bigger screen then my phone

[@aznpanda510x]

I have the PlayStation edge controller and the case has a open hole to charge your controller. More need to have that

[@FanisTsi]

What if the joysticks start drifting? can you replace them?

[@brad2807]

This was my thought too

[@DanOh1951]

Great review. I love it. We have one main tv and so this gives me a chance to game on PS5 while my wife is using the tv. I use the Spectrum wifi router and it works great. This cheaper than any other handheld gaming device, i.e. Switch, Steam Deck, etc. Also there is no need to buy games for the system since you are using your PS5 library of games and Playstation Plus.

[@CraigfromOmaha]

A year ago, I used Remote Play on an iPad while on vacation at my mom’s house and I found that I had to plug my iPad into the router with an Ethernet cable in order to get the best connection. This year, I bought a Nintendo Switch. I doubt that the Portal would work for my needs.

[@generallinks8535]

This is perfect for over the road truck drivers

[@chrishellmax]

I wonder if they will do a way of wifi direct with the ps5. As almost all mordern tech have that build in now

[@swavezmartin]

I got my portal last night and I absolutely love it its so dope I am so happy with it😊❤

[@Bmontepeque11]

This is actually very good! Yes, Remote Play has lag, but I genuinely don't see how else you can have a "portable PS5" unless the PS5 was made like the Switch, a handheld that happens to connect to an HDMI and that would hokd back the capacity of the console! So yeah, well done Sony! :),

[@kizanko]

It has lag should have been enough to not buy it. Tech isn't there yet to support proper streaming on the go. They could have done it like the Wii U where it has a direct connection. The Wii U had amazing streaming, it could't go very far, but maybe wut some receptors or better technology they could advance it. And at least you could walk to the other room with it. I don't think we should encourage overpriced bad products because they are ''good enough''

[@Dr.Dre1]

Final fantasy XVI specifically doesn’t work and keeps dropping. I have 1GB UPL/DL.

[@GeekSince8Bit]

At first I wasn't thinking about getting a Playstation Portal. But I really want to now!

[@TheEdUnderground]

Good edited video, my thing is with game pass you can do this with a phone, Xbox controller and good Wi-Fi outside of home for under $20

[@edgaryzen4925]

Not all games in GP. Fair point though

[@infinityGtd]

I want one but it all sold out!

[@Vvreckle55_Texazz]

My portal is working just perfect. I own multiple ps5 and each ps5 has different games in them so being able to decide which ps5 I want to play is awesome And the graphics are freaking nice.

[@dennisqueza8878]

Question does it make a a difference playing a disc vs digitally downloaded game on portal ?

[@histerical90]

I would've totally buy it if it had an OLED screen and BT headphone support... not talking about spending another 100-150$ for their headsets >.

[@bland9876]

Just get a Steam Deck. not sure why people are buying this when a Steam Deck or Ally exist.

[@HiTech442]

@@bland9876bro, 200bucks for 1080p screen with a dual sense controller, and enjoying silky smooth remote play away from home . it's worth it. steam deck sucks .

[@HiTech442]

@@bland9876buy a ps5 and stream it on the portal.. it' feels like a handheld .

[@kevinshepherd5437]

@@bland9876 damn dude, you’re obsessed with telling everyone to get a steam deck. You really don’t have to reply to every single comment. There are several reasons why someone may want a portal instead of a steam deck. If all they’re looking for is a remote play device to specifically play PS5 games because that’s the only platform they use, there might not be much value in paying more for a SD.

[@edgaryzen4925]

Yeah I hear you. $200 for basic remote play is just too high

[@Xman0824]

They did say that probably capable of just streaming games not from your ps5. But that they concentrating on remote play only for now.

[@cringeshepard]

Price is the biggest issue about this

[@majingamer6109]

Yea for 150 I'd get it

[@passone]

Considering a DualSense Pro is $200….Portal’s price is fair.

[@jeffcarrier9808]

You know gaming hardware is only going up in prices not down? This thing is taking off too, it won't need a sale perhaps ever. Maybe when they phase it out for a new model. When you hold and use it, you realize it suites its price.

[@hetzerlee1019]

199 is steep? That's the price of a dual sense edge.

[@georgelopez-zt4qz]

Bundle it with PlayStation for $500

[@blackvq3759]

Naw Sony dropped the ball should've waited and made new PSP with RDNA 4 🙄

[@bland9876]

Nah. Just buy a Steam Deck. Why does it need a Sony logo on it?

[@aznpanda510x]

I been playing that new persona game on my portal. It nice playing while laying down and I don’t need to wear my glasses. Saved data say 6 hours

[@rafaellucatero9096]

Kevin!! Really need to know where you got that slime ps5 faceplate. It’s so sick!!

[@SVR2010REELS]

hoping Kevin can answer this. Im ethernet hardwired on my PS5. I have about 1.5gb upload and download but when I check my connection on PS5 it says my upload is 500 and my download is a measly 20mps. Granted i have no issues so far with the Portal although i wonder why my PS5 is the only device showing my speeds like this, I heard this is a common PS5 issue and that those are not the real speeds but im not sure, maybe you can answer. Also i hear unplugging the HDMI when playing the portal helps, have you tried that?

[@djg3906]

So how long in real time does it take you to download 1gb on the PS5?

[@SVR2010REELS]

@@djg3906 1GB would be less than a minute

[@nikpipi]

I regret buying it after only 30 mins playing, lag, graphic dropped, sometimes disconnect (1000Mbps speedtest)..its playable but very annoying at the same time when at crucial time it decide to lag for 1-3sec

[@alucard8376]

So, you can also connect it by hotspot from your phone right

[@ChampagneOppaRN]

Can you use this as a regular controller if you wanted to? If not, they really dropped the ball

[@blindbunny7606]

I would really like to see an in-depth video between the Steam Deck OLED and the portal.

[@maikelmorgado]

It would be like comparing apples and oranges.

[@levisingleton4921]

​@@maikelmorgadomore like comparing apples and old apple cores lol

[@jeffn1215]

The Portal would be pooped on lol

[@sirninjaraiden]

That's not at all a comparison. It would be the equivalent of trying to argue that soda is better than water simply because it tastes better

[@blindbunny7606]

​@@sirninjaraiden If soda tastes better than water to you, then I feel sorry for you. The comparison I'm after is using the Steam Deck for remote play rather than the portal, or vice versa.

[@mattypisme]

Oh yeah if you have sony pulse headphones you can use them for audio on the portal too so you can have wireless headphones 😊

[@SlevinKalevera]

Have you tried turning off HDCP for the game streaming? 🤔🤔

[@ronaldchannel]

Saving for the switch 2 🎉

[@ps4games164]

The WI-FI requirement is the deal breaker here. 🥾💥 =PS Prortable

[@randomguy970]

I’m vaguely interested in this, but I already own a backbone. Is this worth upgrading too?

[@Weisguy]

All depends. I’ve had my backbone for nearly a year now about and I’d rather use the portal for ps5 remote play purposes… screens nice, control itself feels nice… nice to have my phone freed up tbh…

[@GodnJeasus]

“It doesn’t rely on connecting directly to the system” yet it literally has to connect directly/imdirectly to the PS5 that you choose. 1:10

[@davontaylewis9986]

Could you hook up your duel sense edge to your PS5 and still control it through the portal? Be nice to not have to abandon my controller lol

[@HoodHero]

Let’s go

[@Rogar555]

Well said, in the end, it really is a kinda niche product, but it fits that niche so well.

[@dammyoyesanya4656]

It is selling incredibly well tho

[@joefield5217]

@@dammyoyesanya4656 Most of em are scalpers, or Sony didn't make that many to begin with. Meanwhile the PSVR2 is still under performing. My Phone can do everything what the Portal can do, and better.

[@i3lia7mad]

The first game I’d try with Portal is Portal.

[@Boss_Fight_Wiki_muki_twitch]

1 reason Sony prolly isn't doing a full blown handheld is cuz it'd be like $400 and would go head2head against the Switch2, it's an uphill battle against the Switch2

[@bryancartagena3286]

Yeah the same Switch2 that has been rumored to be coming out since 2019, sure.

[@fantasytky28]

No. U mean like at least 700, definitely not 400 lol

[@bland9876]

1. you mean steam deck and 2. good luck

[@Derezedd]

Can I know where's the tab button pad for the portable and also does it support gyro? cause my steam deck can literally do it all to be honest.

[@Gsynce]

1 question… can i play games on it while my PS5 is in restmode?

[@jesuscervantesj82]

When the Pulse Elite and Explorer were announced with the portal. I thought the PlayStation portal was Sony's new stupid idea and I didn't consider it after a while seeing sky high prices on eBay. I definitely pulled the trigger and got one at MSRP in my local Best Buy. I picked it up yesterday morning played last night and so far. I've got a great harmonious experience. The gameplay has been amazing I get to play in my bed. And if I have my mother's friends visiting or family and they're all in the living room taking over the TV. I can also play it in my mom's room so far. I have enjoyed my PlayStation portal. Just keep in mind. This is not a standalone device that offers you stand alone gameplay. You do require a decently strong internet connection to play your games and you'll be able to play every single game of your digital library. And that one disc you left inside your PlayStation 5. If you have the disc version do I recommend it? Yes, I do if you understand thoroughly what the PlayStation portal is and what it does and no if your intentions are to do portable gaming everywhere, then I'd recommend you any of the portable gaming PCs out there like the one made by Valve and Asus including Lenovo or just pick up a Nintendo switch

[@EuropesWorstGamer]

Imagine if they utilised the USB C port to plug in a Sony 5G game drive add on with on board game storage for true portability. 😁

[@TimDespairBear11]

you can’t play a game just by throwing storage on this, it has 0 hardware and can’t run any games

[@R1MikeGoatStatus]

Where you get that ps5 faceplate from ?

[@silverbandit721]

So how is this any better than a Backbone and my cell phone/Tablet?

[@M1528A]

Yea ❤ my portal too... I know I could do it before but it's just so much easier

[@cadenchurchill4296]

Getting mine today! 😄

[@bland9876]

Why didn't you just buy a Steam Deck or ROG Ally? I'm genuinely bewildered that anyone would buy the Portal over a dedicated handheld PC.

[@cadenchurchill4296]

@@bland9876 Mainly because I don’t want to have to buy all my games I want to play on the go again, and streaming on my iPhone or iPad (while it works) is awkward and the iPhone is too small. Not to mention the places I’d want to play it I have a good internet connection. It’s also just so much more expensive getting a Steam Deck or Ally, as awesome as they are.

[@mikeuk666]

​@@bland9876your simping deck everywhere 😂

[@bland9876]

@@mikeuk666 I'm just trying to figure out why people aren't doing the logical option?

[@andyscoming4919]

Can’t use your own wireless earbuds, no web browser meaning public wifi is out. “Play has no limits.” 😂

[@mullaoslo]

Public wifi in Europe don't tend to have need sign in.. And If it does Hotspot is still a thing 😂

[@MichaelM28]

No GOTY nominated games, outdated controller, expensive SSD expansion. "Power your dreams." 😂

[@andyscoming4919]

@@MichaelM28 pipe down before Microsoft buys Sonys a s s too 💀

[@mullaoslo]

@@MichaelM28 who gives a shit a about game of the year? 😂 Don't know why you are calling the controller outdated.. I'll give you the ssd expansion is a bit too expensive but that's about it

[@warrenbadze]

Some people touch thier nose a lot when they are being dishonest .. Kevin what are you hiding 😐

[@myfathersbastard454]

This thing is getting the most all over the place reviews. Some people say it barely works properly. Other saying it’s awesome. I have no idea what this thing actually is. For every review saying it’s good, there’s another one saying it’s broken and not even usable.

[@bushysowavvey]

Expensive ass paperweight 😂

[@user-jc1be2rf4e]

Just a quik question something random . Just say u took ur portal out and it got nicked can tht person have access to ur main account threw the portal and could they steal ur accont as well

[@rayray117]

People need to stop complaining about wanting it to be handled. You people hated vita, enjoy your remote play.

[@maxisenberg9093]

Can anyone answer a question? Only place I've been able to test it outside my apartment is my parents place. Was fine after the initial set up. But the next couple times I went over the ONLY way it would work was if I forgot the network and manually reconnected it even thoigh it was saved

[@aznpanda510x]

I must say… Not sure why this LCD screen looked hella nice! I was shock!

[@LuisGarciaRamirez]

It’s a Sony panel…