PlayStation Portal Review – A PS5 In Your Hands?
fortressofsolitude.co.zaFirstly, let me be honest. Like 99% of gamers out there, I was convinced that the PlayStation Portal (Project Q, as it was once named) was just a clever money grab. I mean, why would players need a device that connects to their PS5 via WI-FI while they are out and about? We wanted a PS Vita 2 and not a glamourised tablet connected to a PlayStation 5 controller, right? Well, I’ll be the first to admit I was dead wrong. The PlayStation Portal is a lot more than a clever gimmick. It’s an innovative new way to play your favourite games while on the move. Let me explain.
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Sony Interactive Entertainment has avoided releasing hand-held gaming devices for over a decade now – which is such a shame since a lot of gamers have fond memories of the PSP, PSP Go and the PS Vita. Of course, as the popularity of the Nintendo Switch kept growing, Sony had to enter the hand-held market again. Despite claims that they’re not competing with Nintendo, for gamers, it’s impossible not to see the PlayStation Portal as a Switch competitor and judge it against Nintendo’s popular hand-held console. That said, they’re completely different.
Exactly how does it work? The PlayStation Portable pairs with your home Wi-Fi and your PlayStation 5. Once connected, you can use the device anywhere in your home: the room, kitchen, toilet, you name it. Well, you’re good as long as it’s connected to your PS5 and you have a minimum of a 5Mbps connection (or 15Mbps or higher for best results). The basic premise of the PlayStation Portal (think PlayStation Portable) is that it lets you access the games on your PS5 without needing a television set. The TV is often unavailable, whether because your wife, family or children are using it. Sometimes, you also want to enjoy a more relaxed form of gaming that feels more intimate.
With the PlayStation Portal basically being a dual controller with a magnificent 8-inch LCD screen, this remote player can deliver stunning
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