PlayStation Portal is the first premium PS5 accessory I'm actually excited about
Yes the DualSense Edge is great for the power player, PSVR 2 is a wonder for those who can afford it, but PlayStation Portal looks set to actually enhance the way I play every day. Previously codenamed Project Q, the Remote Play device will launch at $199.99 / £199.99 later this year, with Sony providing plenty more details about that DualSense-screen hybrid in a blog post today. Taking a look at the brand's first handheld since the Vita, I'm already excited.
That lower than expected price point certainly helps, but the Portal has so much potential to open up new ways of play it feels far less like trophy for the wealthier end of Sony's market and more like an extension of the ecosystem as a whole. $200 is still a lot, but it's offering PS5 players a whole new way to play. It's the same price as the console's pro controller, but - personally - I'm not down to spend three figures on a few extra buttons when I'm already happy tapping around my virtual worlds. 'Pro' features are great for those who use them, but for casual play the PlayStation Portal is already selling itself particularly well.
High-end gadgets like the PSVR 2 and DualSense Edge are designed for the people with playstyles that will make the most of them. If you can't put your eyes behind a VR headset without vomiting, the PSVR 2 isn't for you. If you won't use extra programmable buttons or personalized trigger lengths, the DualSense Edge isn't for you. What makes the PlayStation Portal so exciting is that it can add to anyone's experience with the right WiFi speeds.
This thing just looks gorgeous, with that screen holding up particularly well in reaction coverage so far. The larger 8-inch form factor means competition from mobile players running the
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