PlayStation Portal - An Honest Review

[@SteveDavies80]

Getting thru more campaigns since I got this. In the evening I fire up the PS5 for some multiplayer, but during the day when Im at work, Im using the portal to get through some single player stuff.

[@JayNotion]

I'm enjoying it too 👍🏻

[@livefromplanetearth]

biggest benefit is not buying new games

[@JayNotion]

Absolutely 👌🏻

[@DRE2XL]

PS Portal is the Trophy hunters companion, especially if you don't have unlimited access to your gaming TV

[@JayNotion]

It's become mine too 😁

[@DRE2XL]

Also factor in you play your existing PS game library and don't have to buy native games for it. The Portal doesn't have the internal components cost like the other handhelds. It could be an underrated genius move by Sony, especially if they enable cloud streaming direct to their servers

[@JayNotion]

@@DRE2XL yeah I agree. Having one has changed my impression of it massively. Just a shame the audio features aren't up to scratch. Loving chipping away at the FF7 platinum trophy with mine currently though 😁

[@rickybobby5153]

I specifically bought mine because: I was sick in bed and just wanted to lay down and play games. I recently moved my TV further from my bed and onto a desk and it’s hard to see unless I’m sitting at the desk now I don’t want a TV on at night because it’s bright and a pain in the ass to dim and turn the brightness back up the next day I don’t want to use a backbone on my phone because I use my phone as a phone and a PC and that already drains its battery enough I haven’t put it down since I got it I honestly thought it was the stupidest thing ever when I first heard about it until I realized I had some very niche problems that it could address. I sleep so much better without the TV now too

[@JayNotion]

It will definitely tick boxes for some people and it sounds like you are one of those people as it fits your situation perfectly 👍🏻 glad you are enjoying it 😊

[@abnormalnox]

You pretty much listed also all of the same reasons I had for getting mine.

[@RR-lb6mr]

I wasn't expecting to like this device but I found myself playing on it more than my TV. It really feels like a PS5 portable

[@JayNotion]

Yep I was pleasantly surprised by it too. Been making use out of it more than I thought I would. Sony need to capitalise now on the handheld market and bring out a PSP or Vita 2 though.

[@ceeece]

Great review. I got this just because i wanted to game away from my set up in the house (bedroom). I am usually up before my wife and sometimes later to bed so i can play without interfering with her sleep. So far it works great for this situation. I haven’t tried it away from home yet. The screen is beautiful. It keeps me coming back for more playing games i haven’t touched in a while. Love that it has the dual sense with the haptics. Perfect accessory to the ps5

[@JayNotion]

Glad you enjoyed the review and found it helpful 👍🏻 most definitely ideal for those situations and yes I agree the screen is amazing. It's a very welcome accessory around the home 😊

[@julianvictorian955]

Not sure what you mean on your review - where did Sony publicize that they were making a new dedicated gaming handheld? I'm pretty sure this product was always advertised as a game streaming device. The suggestion at around 18:36 into your video about having a new handheld with similar specs to a PS5 is honestly pure fantasy - no handheld on the market is that powerful and would have woeful battery life. An advantage to streaming is that this device can theoretically work with all future PS console improvements. For me the big letdowns are (in no particular order): Lack of Bluetooth compatibility, Wi-Fi 5 protocol (should be 6 at least), not having an OLED screen with a higher refresh rate. However, this would have warranted a higher price point and people are already balking at £200 for this.. Your review should also really go into some degree of detail regarding Wi-Fi setup and how that is configured/optimized, as ultimately this is the determining factor on how well it works for people.

[@JayNotion]

Thanks for the comment and feedback 👍🏻 they mentioned in last year's summer state of play that they were delivering a handheld gaming console that "also has streaming capabilities" not "a handheld streaming device" I was also pointing out during the theme of the review that this could have had much more potential and that I felt they were strong-arming customers into buying their other products i.e. Sony Link and no Bluetooth, the only products to have this capability are the new upcoming pulse headset and buds. I beg to differ, a Rog Ally, Steam Deck and even the new Lenovo model being developed would be able to match in most scenarios. Agree re the WiFi, now that your comment is here I can shout about it in future videos so people are aware re the WiFi scenario too. That's what I was getting at, we got bare bones but they have the firepower to give us much more. I get the streaming side but there are already means to do that at the moment re backbone accessories, so what are they giving us here beyond a nice controller and shiny screen is my point. Hopefully we can confirm future rumours of a handheld Vita or PSP revamp 🙏🏻 one can dream! Appreciate your comment though

[@SteveDavies80]

​@@JayNotion Share a link to this State of Play. The portal was just a rumour for ages and when they did announce it, it was always a streaming device

[@gally41]

If you have original pulse headset connected to your ps5 they do work with the portal

[@JayNotion]

Ahh good workaround, thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@BlUubErRyKuSh]

Idk why the portal is getting so many hate.. I love it, I haven’t touch my ps5 since i laid my hands on it. I’ve been playing more games also..

[@JayNotion]

Some are disappointed with the features and the lack of innovation from Sony. I'm on the fence but do appreciate it fits the agenda for some people. I find it easier to pick up games I necessarily wouldn't have without it I must admit. Glad you are having a good time with it 👍🏻

[@abnormalnox]

It's cause people were expecting more. And they make some valid points. Cause yes I have one and I just lay in bed with it. I love it , but it could've been a successor to the ps vita so that's why a lot of people are upset.

[@JayNotion]

@@abnormalnox couldn't have said it better 🙏🏻

[@tob187sr]

I bought it for the same reason you might have also bought it

[@Gaddy618]

You say it has to be in rest mode? It has to be fully on for it to work remotely, you can't leave it game whilst it's in rest mode as, when you have it in rest mode and turn on remote play the console wakes up.

[@JayNotion]

Yep my mistake, you are right 👍🏻 I tested it a few times in different ways and you do need it fully fired up. Thanks for clarifying

[@RJ2A81]

This product is for those of us who would like to play ps5 single player games at home, but don’t always have access to the tv. People had their hopes high for Sony to give us a standalone portable gaming console.

[@JayNotion]

This is exactly right 👍🏻 I'm having a good time still with mine and from first impressions to now I must admit I was wrong, it's a great gadget and has it's uses

[@RJ2A81]

@JayNotion I ordered one finally. I already know what to expect of it. I have a steam deck when I can't stream from my ps5. Thanks for the video.

[@JayNotion]

@@RJ2A81 no problem, enjoy my friend 👍🏻

[@MarioZuniga-pi3cz]

Today everyone can be a youtuber, but you're the best!

[@JayNotion]

You're too kind 😭😭

[@kutdownongaming1935]

I love my portal, but you mentioning Caribbean islands ❤ thumbs up

[@JayNotion]

The only place to be 😎👍🏻

[@muriel24mj87]

Is it good for shooting games that you need to move the camera or right analog.. not just fps but like games with shooting like uncharted.. i have 800mbps wired and all 1080p tricks.. tried my phone 120 oled.. it smooth but whenever i shoot using right analog. Its slow or input lag? Is it like that with your ps portal too? Im planning to buy one though

[@JayNotion]

Games like Uncharted you will be fine but it struggles with competitive first person shooters like Apex, Call of Duty etc. as long as you have a good WiFi connection you will be fine with anything else.

[@muriel24mj87]

@@JayNotion i see.. cuz in my phone using remoteplay.. uncharted is playable except when you need to shoot.. its so slow.. now my next question is do your phone using remoteplay the same as using a portal.. i mean the lag and all? or is it much better with portal more than the normal phone.. i have a good phone with 120hz oled and 5g for reference thanks

[@JayNotion]

@@muriel24mj87 much better with the portal. It's designed with remote play in mind so will be more powerful and less lag than a phone. You definitely won't suffer as long as you have a good WiFi connection. It also doesn't even need to be your home WiFi, as long as your PS5 is on at home you can connect to it on any WiFi network. Enjoy 👍🏻

[@muriel24mj87]

​@@JayNotion I just got mine 2days ago.. at home it's buttery smooth.. my eyes don't hurt much as opposed to using my 6.7 OLED phone lol.. also at the office, I can game with single player games but not warzone but I think I can live with that.. I love this.. I'm waiting for switch 2 but for now imma play portal more than playing on my big @$$ tv.. I'm that old lol.. waiting for monster hunter wilds.. enjoy gaming for us.. 🎉

[@juandelossantos1866]

Can’t I use my current ps5 head phones with the dongle ?

[@JayNotion]

Unfortunately no. If you want to use the original pulse headset headphones you can only connect to the portal via an Aux Cable. Only the new pulse elite headset will connect to it wirelessly via the PS Link Software (currently an unboxing of this on my channel front page). Alternatively you can buy the PS Buds, but they are expensive and not worth it IMO.

[@myinlawsitsupport972]

You can if you’re within range of your PS5. So if you’re playing around the house your current headphones will work fine because the audio will come from the PS5. Away from home, no they won’t work.

[@TheVman42]

🤣🤣 im on the edge of my seat, i remember when you were fuming about this!! "Its an accessory" I'm crying bro!! 🤣🤣

[@JayNotion]

I should have put an accessory counter in for how many times I said it's an accessory not a console 😂😂😂

[@TheVman42]

@@JayNotion bro that would've been funny af 🤣🤣🤣

[@manormachine100]

Have a shot everytime he says accessory.

[@JayNotion]

🤣🤣

[@gilbertorebollartorres3230]

Love your style!

[@JayNotion]

❤️

[@Brino50]

I’m wondering how Amazon or Netflix is like on PS portal for being on the go?

[@JayNotion]

Both are blocked unfortunately on this device 😞

[@ghostbiert6654]

that's insane!! i'm happy to see this video

[@JayNotion]

Appreciate you 👍🏻

[@EnzoPlays]

i might need to get this

[@JayNotion]

You would appreciate it bro 👍🏻

[@andreamairani1512]

Great video!

[@JayNotion]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@TheVman42]

Great vid bro, for the whole cost a steamdeck is a far better option.

[@JayNotion]

💯. If people aren't assed about the audio I would say for some it would be worth 200 quid. Other than that the cost of all the other bits a steam deck or rog Ally is much better in terms of all options not just audio 😎

[@TheVman42]

@@JayNotion there are better options but it's only an accessory 🤣

[@JayNotion]

@@TheVman42 you know it by now bro 🤣🤣

[@SteveDavies80]

For the whole cost? Do you mean the combined cost of a PS5 and Portal? Thats a stupid comparisson. If I chose a steam deck, instead of a PS5 I wouldnt be able to play PS5 games. This is an accessory for people who already own a PS5. If you own a PS5, Portal is a cheaper option for someone who only wants remote play. If you want a portable PC too, then sure, get a steam deck. I just want to play thePS5 games that I already own on the go. Portal is cheaper than a steam deck More convenient, comfortable and bigger screen than using controller like the Backbone, or dual sense with my phone. At the end of the day, remote play is a great feature, and its great we have so many choices on how we want to use it.

[@adammitchell-x8e]

What is fifa like on it?

[@JayNotion]

Smooth as silk 😁 online may lag here and there but the overall experience depends on your internet connection and speeds 👍🏻

[@adammitchell-x8e]

@JayNotion so say I take it abroad with me, Greece for example and I sign into their WiFi through my phone can I then hotspot my phone to the portal and play?

[@JayNotion]

@@adammitchell-x8e yes that will work. You just have to ensure your PS5 is either on or in rest mode at home before you leave 👍🏻

[@josephfong6144]

It CAN connect to PS4

[@JayNotion]

Unfortunately it can't. It's a PS5 accessory and a quick Google search confirms it doesn't work for PS4. Something they might patch later on though.

[@vijay59773]

no need for a tv at all?

[@JayNotion]

Nope. As long as your PS5 is on and connected to WiFi this can connect to it and project the screen for the PS5 on to the accessory 👍🏻

[@vijay59773]

@@JayNotion but for initial setup do we need tv?

[@JayNotion]

@@vijay59773 yes because you will need to pair it with your PS5

[@lilsoonerfaninmo]

If this is an accessory, why is it asking for a peice of a console then, while offering far less, even by portable handheld standards? (Aka no Bluetooth or at launch, no web browser to accept public Internet anyway?) Really, this is hard to say its a good product when you can just get the remote play app and a clip for your phone that offers way more functionality and is far cheaper Especially if you don't even own a PS5 anyway, so youre paying at least $700 for this. Youre better off getting a Steam Deck or a Switch if you really want a proper portable experience

[@JayNotion]

I completely agree. Which is why I was very specific in the video about saying a few times this is an accessory NOT a handheld device/console. It comes with limitations but when you look at it this way you stop getting angry about what it can't do like I did 😆 it is rubbish it doesn't come with Bluetooth and is one of the gripes I mention in the video. Each to their own re the phone clip and remote play app. I did use this for a while and enjoyed it but find the screen resolution and built in dual sense capablitiles of the portal more enjoyable. If you can afford it a steam deck or Rog ally is a much better purchase for long term handheld gaming.

[@pitster1105]

You will NEVER see another PS vita 😂 You really need to let that go. Handhelds are too under powered,games aren’t optimized to run on them properly and battery life is too short.

[@JayNotion]

Listen, a man can dream alright 😂

[@jonnyy1495]

Confused you are using spawnpoint footage yet he gave it a good review. It works well when hard wired its terrible over wifi for anyone thinking of getting one.

[@JayNotion]

Just used some footage to cover the additional voiceover I did, not sure what's confusing about that. Works well over WiFi for me, not great on intense MP games like COD though. Each experience will be different for different people I guess

[@JosePerez-ky9dj]

Ahh this is INCREDIBLE!

[@JayNotion]

Thank you my friend

[@MemeCastGuy69]

The PS5 is not packaged well at all, just a few pieces of junky cardboard

[@JayNotion]

The PS5 yeah, but this is the Portal 😏

[@DoritosResidue]

I agree 😂. Its the same crappy packaging as the backbone i have both of them

[@JayNotion]

@@DoritosResidue steady on with the box loving guys 🤣

[@DoritosResidue]

@@JayNotion dick in a box😆

[@JayNotion]

😂😂😂😂

[@mdkgod43]

Sony sent you a copy of a handheld 😅

[@JayNotion]

Sure did, wouldn't have bought it otherwise 😏