Pimax Portal Preview: A New Kind of Mobile Gaming Console

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Handheld gaming has gone through many different iterations over the past several decades. These days, on-the-go gaming has made some massive strides in popularity with many different devices vying for your mobile gaming attention. Enter the growing technology company Pimax, that aims to push the boundaries with their latest offering, the Pimax Portal. This handheld device is not just another gaming console; it's a hybrid VR gaming system that brings high-resolution Android gaming and cloud gaming to the palm of your hand.

Pimax is well known to VR enthusiasts as a company that builds quality VR sets with cutting edge resolution and visual quality. We see the forethought of visual fidelity in The Pimax Portal, as it touts the world's first 4K LCD screen gaming console, aiming to offer unparalleled visual fidelity for handheld. The Portal comes in three variants: the 8+128G, 8+256G, and the Portal QLED 8+256G, with prices starting from $369. Each variant offers a unique set of features, catering to different gaming needs. In this preview, we were provided a QLED 8+256 Portal, which has several upgrades, including WiGig support and a more visually appealing and energy efficient QLED+ Mini LED screen. Here are the specifications for the base model:

The Portal's primary appeal lies in its ability to play a wide variety of games. While the Portal runs on Android, and therefore plays primarily only Android-specific titles natively, the prevalence of cloud gaming has made the Portal a powerhouse handheld console, with an ever-growing library.  This means you can stream your favorite MMORPGs directly on the device, making it a handy companion for gamers on the go. While this preview is predominantly about the handheld device