Wondering how this is different than just using your phone or tablet. Tried doing the remote play but never get good connection and this is using my home WiFi. Until they fix the connectivity issues I do t see this being any different. null

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KyBestBuyReviews · Accepted Answer

Sony controls both sides of the connection. 
The device doesn’t have any competing background connections that could degrade your experience on a phone.

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This device is specifically made by PlayStation to be used with the PS5. The compatibility is better and designed to have very little to no lag unlike your phone or tablet which aren't designed to do gaming specifically like the Portal.

Answered by Anonymous 1 year ago

Lgom · Answer

After using the device for several months I can say it performs a little bit better than my Sony Xperia. If your current remote play on a phone is atrocious, the portal won't help too much tbh. What really matters for remote play is the state of your Internet connection. I gotta say I love my portal, I use it almost daily and I prefer it over using my tv and controller.

Answered by Lgom 7 months ago

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I gotta say I love my portal, I use it almost daily and I prefer it over using my tv and controller.

Bigrah · Answer

Its a Ps5 controller wrapped around an 8 inch table the difference is in connection features syncing is a lot better with the portals sonce this is what it's made for

mybbreviews · Answer

aside from being a dedicated solution, it also supports gyro controls (which some games require and/or are useful)

the PS remote app for mobile does not support the use of a phones gyroscope.

Shawn · Answer

I would be hesitant if I were you, early reviewers have said this is basically an android device running essentially PS Play and it is just using your own wifi, no special connections. If it doesn't work well with Remote Play on your phone or PC there is a good chance it won't work well with this, as it is likely your wifi that is the issue. I ordered one, but I have no issues with PS Play on my phone in my house.

Answered by Shawn 1 year ago

“Wondering how this is different than just using your phone or tablet. Tried doing the remote play but never get good connection and this is using my home WiFi. Until they fix the connectivity issues I do t see this being any different.”

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