What Is PlayStation Portal? (PS5 Handheld Accessory Explained)
It can be difficult for those inexperienced with video game hardware to determine exactly what the PlayStation Portal is. This is the latest accessory released by Sony, manufacturers of the PlayStation family of consoles, including the current generation's PlayStation 5. The PlayStation Portal, announced in August 2023, is likely to be a popular wishlist item for the holiday season and beyond.
It may look similar to handheld consoles like the Nintendo Switch, but the PlayStation Portal is not a gaming console in and of itself — Sony's official terminology refers to it as a "." For those who aren't familiar with handheld consoles, streaming, and video game hardware in general, it's not easy to tell at first glance what that is, how it works, and why someone might want it. So here's a comprehensive guide to the PlayStation Portal, and what it can and can't do, for the complete newcomer.
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The PlayStation Portal consists of an eight-inch screen with what looks like half of a video game controller on either side. It can be used to play PS5 games, but it's not a handheld console itself. Games can't be directly installed on the PlayStation Portal, or run on the PlayStation Portal as they can on consoles like the PS5 and Nintendo Switch. Instead, games are installed on a connected PS5, and can then be played using the PlayStation Portal's screen and controller.
Think of it as something like a wireless TV screen with a built-in game controller, both of which only work with the PS5. With the PlayStation Portal, players aren't required to use a TV to enjoy their PS5 games. This setup is ideal for households where multiple people are often vying for control of the TV. The PlayStation
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