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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
The product is great but the service is…..
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I love the Portal and its portability. I hate that you HAVE TO HAVE IT CONNECTED TO YOUR PS5 and it’s not Cloud streaming(they haven’t ruled it out in the future). The Portal has a great display and uses same form factor of the PS5 Dualsense with the addition of a huge screen in the middle. I will say the Analog sticks are 1/3 smaller than the console DualSense though and that may be an issue to some.
Now to the service….
Sony hasn’t released a patch or an update to support the bit rate of the Portal to match the console(understandable to a degree) so it causes an issue at times with gameplay and the mismatch bitrates.
Lastly, the lack of update has made it somewhat of a paperweight in some cases. A lot of people play seamlessly but others aren’t so lucky because of the Portal disconnecting every 10 secs. It’s really a luck of the draw if it’ll work for you but if it does, it’s well worth it. If it doesn’t then you may want to return it or wait til a software update/patch comes to plug the holes.
Great device. Just needs some TLC from Sony. They’ve been practically hush about it besides them being surprised it sold more than they originally thought
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The PS5 Portal brings console-level gaming to your fingertips with a sleek, portable design. the smaller size can feel a bit cramped for long sessions. Battery life is decent, lasting around 4-5 hours, but you’ll likely need a charger for extended play. Overall, it’s a fantastic way to play PS5 games on the go, though not the most compact option out there.
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pretty sick device. lets me have my tv in use while gaming. nice for taking on the go- make sure the PS5 is in rest mode- i’ve also connected it to the wifi router per other reviews and honestly i don’t have an issue with it at all when it comes to loading. depending where you are with that wifi source- it could cause a bit of a lag- but just like in your home with wifi, there are hot and cold spots when it comes to connection. i guess my only thing is the charge in this thing, but now a days things don’t hold a charge like things back in the day. basically an upgraded psp without the psp:( (still crossing my fingers for a completely portable device like the psp) but until then, this will work!
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Great product and definitely meant for those who want to play their PlayStation 5 games when on the go. I would strongly recommend you do your research though if this is worth it for you as it differs between each individual. Only cons I’ve actually had was that it wasn’t an OLED screen and being that I had a OLED tv I was spoiled. Overall I would still strongly recommend it!
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I purchased this PlayStation Portal with a bit of skepticism thinking that it was going to be just a waste of money and without any value. But I’m going to be honest. This is the best addition to my PS5 any should have. This is so easy to use that it requires no effort to connect to your console and start playing. The feel of the controller is just was of you were holding the controller and the screen is so big that it is just perfect. I do have issues with conectivity when I’m outside of my home but the is also because of the internet I connect to. When connected to a reliable internet, the games are flawless just like if you were playing directly from the console. Another perk about this that I love is that when my wife wants to watch tv I can grab my Portal and play while she is watching tab. No more being upset of not being able to watch tv while I’m playing. At the end of the day. Yes this is a remote play like if it was from your phone but the feel is so much better. Thank you Sony for such a device. You can’t go wrong buying this.