Why I Hated the PS Portal... But Got One Anyway (And It's Kinda Awesome)

[@Techcravers]

What do you think of the PS Portal? Is it something for you?

[@TimdeVille]

I really want one for a native ps5 feel but I can’t justify it with the amount of ways I’ve got to remote play

[@Techcravers]

@ You're right. There are plenty of handhelds that already do what the PS Portal does really well, but no handheld can truly deliver that authentic PS5 experience. But I understand that not everyone is willing to pay the high price for that experience.

[@TimdeVille]

@@Techcravers yep. And the thing is, the 30th anniversary was going to push me over the edge and just get one. Just was insanely hard to get this colour scheme fighting scalpers during a work day. I’m couldn’t get one and gave up

[@Techcravers]

@@TimdeVille Yeah, scalpers can be such a hassle! Luckily, the retailers where I live usually manage to get a decent supply and seem to make it difficult for scalpers to buy, so it usually works out.

[@MrEvil35555vr]

@@Techcravers i added one to my collection a day ago no ps5 and i love it, shows what sony is capable of as long as they actually try.

[@Lucid_Mile]

The new update allows you to not have a PlayStation at all. Only a PlayStation network account with premium membership and a decent Internet connection.

[@dynl9141]

Can I use it without PS membership?

[@Lucid_Mile]

@dynl9141 yes you can, but that means you can only use when your ps5 is on because the portal will have to connect to it

[@alexlee-isted5046]

I got one as I was also swayed by the 30th Anniversary colours if nothing else. If you have decent internet and your PS5 is wired in you should have a good time with it. 10 years ago I used to work in Stockholm, Sweden Monday to Friday and fly back to the UK every weekend. I used to use remote play on my Vita to play my PS4 back then and rarely had issues (hardwired at home and superfast internet in Sweden). I completed many games through remote play alone and other than having to use the rear touchpad for certain controls it worked incredibly well. I was completely sold on Remote Play even all that time ago. I have used the laptop Remote Play app with my PS4/PS5 controller wired in recent years if working away, and still had a nearly flawless experience but I have found if you are out and about it must be proper wifi. Mobile networks have too much interference and speed fluctuations if trying to use a mobile hotspot. It may say 5G and have a speedtest result over 100MB but I guarantee it will lag like you are on 10MB if it even connects at all. My only other wish for the Portal is if it connected to the PS4 as there is no reason it would not work.

[@Techcravers]

Thanks for sharing! :)

[@wheremybookbagat9695]

Need that overclocking tutorial for the vita

[@esp8806]

The poratal is a dope system with the new update

[@guillandanthony711]

I hated it too and sent it back immediately shortly after release. Let's be honest, the new Portal was very bad when it came out. I thought it would be a flop. The limited edition looks really great.

[@Techcravers]

Yeah that's why I waited :)

[@mraznrice626]

Yup I sold mine within 2 weeks of owning but looking to purchase again with the new release update lol

[@Showgun42]

If the PS Portal worked like the gamepad of the Wii U it would have way more sales.

[@eddie-revival]

so it only took A WHOLE YEAR for sony to drop a feature that phones have since EVER and now you can play them in your xbox or steam deck. great move snoy, can’t wait for the “ psp vita 2 “ to lack basic features and be unavailable everywhere.

[@mattburke5356]

Now my question is, can you play ESO on it and still have access too my account? Had to sell my PS5 and other things because of financial hardship, because of hurricane Helene, i'm hoping this would allow me to play ESO because the portal is a cheaper purchase option?

[@Techcravers]

Yea, Elder Scrolls Online is one of the available games.

[@mattburke5356]

@Techcravers that's awesome! Thank you!!!!

[@JayP-vh9wc]

Thanks, the 30th anniversary is up for sale again on the ps direct store I only want to be able to play my disc games since i dont want to bither with a subscription. Will it be able to stream my ps4 games to the portal? E.g. bloodborne. Thanks for the video

[@dadou193]

This version of the portal is so slick and looks amazing. WAY better than the white version that looks like an ali-express toy 😂😂

[@sebastianmafla7413]

How much is the subscription/month to the ps cloud for this ps portal?

[@Techcravers]

Monthly: $17.99, quarterly: $49.99 or annually: $159.99. They recently had BF sale with 30% off on annually.

[@dadou193]

Is the new beta cloud subscription (that lets you play the portal without a Ps5!) available in all regions ? Anywhere in the world?

[@Techcravers]

So far it’s available in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Cyprus, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and United States.

[@dadou193]

@ what if you sign up in one of those countries but you travel or go abroad for some time (in a country not on this list). Any idea if it will work? Thanks again!

[@joaquinmendoza4235]

Can you play the games you have on your account without remote play ? I sold my Ps5 and I wanted to buy the portal if I was able to play my games

[@jordyortiz4211]

Only games in catalogue (120 or so)

[@Utubeisazzho]

Same people that hated the portal on launch hate the pro on launch the 30th skin changes nothing

[@Emtbtoday]

160 bucks subscription on top though its expensive just for that feature with limited games but still cool what is battery life like?

[@ActuallyFreakyBob]

Mine lasts like around seven hours usually

[@SourStrawberrys]

Subscription was on sale for 111 dollars on black friday. All you have to do was buy it each year on black friday for similar sale.

[@basically_chris]

one need to still own a ps5 tho? I have an active prem sub on my ps4 pro for example.

[@Techcravers]

Actually I don't think so. But I might be wrong, need to check on that.

[@Terminator1800]

You do not need a PS5, I also only have a ps4 pro and bought a portal after the news of this latest cloud streaming update…. When setting up the portal, it will ask you to log in to your PSN account and will give you the option to connect to your ps5 or use cloud streaming… I’m able to play the 120 or so games with a premium PlayStation subscription without owning a ps5

[@Terminator1800]

I got it for cheap off eBay as I wasn’t willing to spend 200 and I’m hoping the games library continuously gets better….. I’ve got a decent internet connection at home and haven’t experienced any lag so far while cloud streaming GTA V

[@astifcaulkinyeras]

I can see the lag through the video. Not good.

[@Emtbtoday]

The new black limited edition one looks sweet! Although im an original PlayStation guy from 90s this 30th anniversary stuff is nice love the grey but the portal not so much looks way nicer in the white i think

[@megoblue3037]

I love mine!!!

[@MothmanLurking]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@Jay_Walker92]

The portal was always fire from day 1 especially if you have kids.. it's crazy to see people just randomly completely switch up to now loving or wanting a Portal... straight bandwagoning.

[@chucknorris8704]

Sorry. Im unsubscribing. Hate to see people with no backbone and selling out. Goodbye

[@Trekker_Zed]

I’m sure he’ll miss you.

[@ismensmp3]

Selling out? If you watched the video you’d notice he points out all the flaws.

[@vp_wrld]

Oh no! Now there is nobody to confirm your own bias!!!

[@MrEvil35555vr]

Lol he literally explains why he got one and tells you about all of its flaws. Thats not being a sell out, thats simply change of mind lolol

[@ChristopherGains]

Take your salt with you!!