Sony's portable PlayStation Portal, set to launch later this year, offers remote streaming of PS5 games over Wi-Fi.
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Priced at $199.99, the handheld device features an eight-inch LCD screen with 1080p resolution at 60fps.
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The handheld uses DualSense controllers with adaptive triggers and haptic feedback, ensuring an immersive gaming experience similar to PS5.
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Hideaki Nishino, SVP of platform experience at Sony, explains that the PlayStation Portal connects remotely to the PS5, allowing seamless transitions between devices.
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While it can mirror the PS5 homescreen, the PlayStation Portal does not support local game installation; it requires Wi-Fi for streaming.
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Surprisingly, the device won't work with Sony's upcoming cloud streaming for PS5 games that require a PS Plus Premium membership.
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An internet connection of at least 5Mbps is recommended for usage, while 15Mbps is suggested for the optimal gaming experience.
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The PlayStation Portal introduces PlayStation Link wireless technology, providing low latency and lossless audio. Sony plans to launch compatible wireless headsets and buds.
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Battery details are pending, but reports suggest a battery life similar to the DualSense controller, around seven to nine hours.
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Formerly known as Project Q, the PlayStation Portal's exact release date remains undisclosed, though it was officially announced in May.