The PlayStation Portal is not a standalone handheld gaming console from Sony. Instead, it functions as a remote player, similar to a portable monitor with integrated controls for your PlayStation 5. The device connects to your console via Wi-Fi and streams gameplay directly to its screen. Below, you can find details on its price, specifications, and features.
Let us discuss some key highlights Sony has introduced the Portal, a remote player designed for its gaming console. This device lets you stream and play your PS5 games over your home Wi-Fi network. It features an 8-inch FHD display to enhance the remote gaming experience.
Price and availability of PlayStation Portal
in India, the PlayStation Portal Remote Player is priced at Rs 18,990.and this will be available from August 3rd customers can purchase from Sony Centres, Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance, Vijay Sales, Blinkit & other retail stores.
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Specifications of PlayStation Portal
The Portal links to your PS5 through Wi-Fi, enabling you to stream games on its 8-inch FHD LCD screen. It supports gaming at 60 frames per second and 1080p resolution. To achieve the best performance, a network speed of at least 5Mbps is necessary, with a recommendation of 15Mbps or more for a superior gaming experience.
The PlayStation Portal allows you to play games installed on your PS5 and comes equipped with the DualSense controller. It effectively replicates haptic feedback and adaptive triggers from supported games, providing an immersive experience by reacting to in-game actions and simulating environmental effects. Dynamic resistance is used to replicate the tension felt when interacting with in-game equipment and objects in compatible PS5 titles.
Using the PlayStation Portal is straightforward: simply power it on, press a button to connect to your PS5, and begin playing. For this to work, your PS5 must be connected to a broadband internet connection, either fully powered on or in Rest Mode and paired with the PlayStation Portal.
Please note that VR games and titles streamed through PlayStation Plus Premium’s cloud service are not compatible. Additionally, only one PlayStation Portal can be connected to a PS5 at any time.