The year 2025 has finally arrived. Many gamers are already looking forward to the release of big titles this year, and I am sure that many of you are already soaking up the excitement. I am sure that many of you are digesting the piles of games you have accumulated during your vacations. I am one of them. However! During the year-end and New Year's holidays, there is an accumulation of TV programs to watch, and if you are gathering with your family, it is even more difficult to use the TV in the living room. For all of you who are such a fan of the "Ichifuji Nitagakusan Game," I would like to recommend the " PlayStation Portal Remote Player (PS Portal)," a handheld device that can be connected to the PlayStation 5 to enjoy palm-sized game play.
PS Portal" is opened!
PS Portal" which was sold out at the time of its release, seems to have finally become available in the market, and I was able to get it easily at a certain electronics retail store.
I opened the box right away! The handle to take out the inner box is also designed with PlayStation buttons.
Puck!
Check the contents!
Contents of "PS Portal"...
- PS Portal main unit
- USB Type-C cable
- User's manual
It is very simple.
Check out the "PS Portal" itself!
The moment you peel off the stickers and vinyl of a new device is irresistible, isn't it? The LCD display is 8" with a resolution of 1080p and a refresh rate of 60 fps support.
Saiga NAKNot surprisingly, the grip of the controller, which is integrated with the display, is the same as usual for DualSense.
Saiga NAKOn the top side are two volume buttons, a power button, and a PlayStation Link button. The PlayStation Link button is used for pairing and connecting a PlayStation Link compatible headset or earphones.
On the bottom is a USB port and a 3.5mm headset jack. The small hole is a microphone, so you can use voice input for voice chat without using a headset.
This is a good size comparison! The right and left hands are separated only by the display, but the feel is the same, so you will soon get used to it!
The "◯ × □" is also here..!
The rough surface of PS Portal was a hot topic when PlayStation 5 was released.
I thought, "Could it be?" and took a closer look...
The playful spirit is still alive and well! There were a great number of " △◯×□□ ".
PS Portal initial settings and pairing!
We can't wait to get started, but first, let's get ready! Start PlayStation 5 and go to the system settings.
Check "Remote Play > Enable Remote Play" and you are ready to go!
You can also turn on your PlayStation 5 in Rest mode via PS Portal by enabling the option "Power Saving > Features to use while in Rest mode > Turn on PS5 via network". It is very comfortable to play games using only "PS Portal" without ever using a TV or monitor, so we recommend that you set this up!
Thank you for your patience. PS Portal" will start up for the first time.
Choose your language...
Select the network you want to use and connect. According to the official PlayStation website, when using "PS Portal"...
- Connect your PlayStation 5 to the Internet via wired connection
- If your PlayStation 5 is connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi, "PS Portal" must also be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- PS Portal uses a 5GHz Wi-Fi connection
- Disable the Wi-Fi router's band steering function
- Use a high-speed connection of 15 Mbps or higher
The following are recommended
I agree to the System Software License Agreement...
Sign in to PlayStation Network! Sign in any way you like: manually enter your email address and password, scan a QR code and enter it from your smartphone, or go to the PlayStation App and select "Settings>Manage my console".
Now you are ready to go! Select the PlayStation 5 you are using and pair it...
It really works!
The screen controlled by "PS Portal" will be output to PlayStation 5.
PlayStation 5 can be used anywhere with "PS Portal"!
As we have already mentioned, the feel of the device when you hold it and the game controls are almost the same as DualSense. It also supports haptic feedback and adaptive triggering if the game supports it.
While relaxing at the counter ...
While heating up last night's leftover food... *If you are connected to the network at 2.4GHz, the connection may become unstable if you get too close to the microwave oven in use.
While smoking on the balcony...
You can play anywhere within the range of the network!
PS Portal" continues to evolve
PS Portal", PlayStation's first dedicated remote play device, received a system software update in November 2024 that improves the audio experience and allows users to play games directly without going through PlayStation 5. A beta version of the cloud streaming feature was also released. After activating the feature via "PS Portal," PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers can stream select PlayStation 5 titles from the game catalog. For more information on how to use the feature, please visit PlayStation.Blog.
The PS Portal is still in the experimental stage, so availability is subject to change, but it has essentially become an independent portable gaming console, so keep your eyes peeled for more developments!