Introducing the PlayStation Portal: A Remote Play Device
Sony has revealed new information about the PlayStation Portal, previously known as Project Q. This product is specifically designed for remote reading, allowing users to access and play content from their PS5 on third-party devices such as PCs, Macs, iOS, and Android devices. The Portal features an eight-inch LCD screen with 1080p resolution and 60 frames per second, as well as the benefits of the DualSense controller. The price for the Portal is set at €219.99.
Not a Portable Console, But a Remote Playback Device
Contrary to popular belief, the PlayStation Portal is not a handheld console. Instead, it serves as a “remote playback device” that utilizes PlayStation’s Remote Play technology. This means that users can stream and play games from their PS5 on the Portal from anywhere, as long as both the home console and the Portal have a stable internet connection, preferably with a minimum of 15 megabits per second. It’s important to note that the Portal does not support games streamed through the PlayStation Plus Premium streaming function.
While it may seem disappointing that the Portal cannot directly access games available on PlayStation Plus, it is still a valuable device for remote play. Sony emphasizes that the Portal is a device or peripheral, not a console. The official release date for the PlayStation Portal is expected later this year.
