Sony has released the PlayStation Portal, a $200 handheld system that can only stream games from the PlayStation 5. It lacks built-in apps, local game playing capability, and connection to Sony's cloud game streaming service. The device heavily relies on the quality of the internet connection and is mostly intended for in-home play.
Sony has apparently learned nothing from the success of the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck. Or from its own portable systems like the Vita and PSP, for that matter. The PlayStation Portal (yes, technically it's another PSP) is a $200 handheld system that can only stream games from your PlayStation 5. There aren't any built-in apps, it can't play anything locally, and there's no connection to Sony 's cloud game streaming service. It's purely a streaming window into your PS5, hence the name.
Consequently, it's also a device that lives and dies based on the quality of your internet connection. While it's mostly meant for in-home play, you could technically hop on any Wi-Fi connection to play remotely when you're traveling. But that's only possible if that connection and your home internet can keep up, and if your PS5 doesn't crash or get wonky. If anything along that chain fails, you're left with an ugly $200 doorsto
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