Before you get carried away with the release of PlayStation’s $200 Project Portal, take a deep breath and read this!
Contrary to what one would have imagined and hoped for, the PlayStation Portal allows just to read a PS5 remotely. It is therefore not compatible with streaming platforms or Bluetooth connectivity.
Is the $200 PlayStation Portal Worth It?
The Project Q costs $200 and is basically a controller that Sony split in half to add an 8-inch screen. Also, the PlayStation Portal, formerly known as Project Q, must be connected to a PlayStation 5. Connectivity can be either via WiFi, either via PlayStation Link.
On the other hand, Sony’s senior vice president Hideaki Nishino says that you can still play games on the PlayStation Portal at a frame rate of 60 FPS. However, this famous invention has a catch: It does not support cloud streaming functionality for PS5 games. There is therefore no 5G option.
In addition, it cannot be used by two users at the same time does not support PSVR2.
Portal better than PlayStation Remote Play?
Compared to a Nintendo Switch, the PlayStation Portal is much lighter. When it comes to design, Sony has opted for a this time 8 inch screen with two touch zones next to each joystick. And also the touchpad like the classic DualSense is gone.
It’s actually an improved version of the PlayStation Remote Play that was released earlier this year. But in any case, the doubt is confirmed with limited functionality. Disappointment is what best describes this new controller that Sony has launched. FYI, the PlayStation Portal has a 3.5mm jack that allows for wired listening. On the other hand, mel is not compatible with Bluetooth connectivity. Therefore does not work with the PlayStation Pulse 3D. Does Sony have other ideas or is this just a bug?
The submerged part of the iceberg
Apparently, Sony intentionally limited the possibilities and functions of the PlayStation Portal. This is solely to promote two new products. These are the Pulse Explore headphones that will start at $200 and that Pulse Elite helmet The price is 150 US dollars.
Each of these elements supports an artificial intelligence-enhanced background noise reduction feature. You are as well Supplied with USB adapter. And you need to connect it to your PlayStation 5 to be able to connect to the portal via Link. However, both the Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore still support Bluetooth connectivity.