The PlayStation Portal is up for preorder at Best Buy and GameStop (Pro members only) for $200 ahead of its November 15 release date. The Portal, previously known as Project Q, is a Remote Play handheld device designed specifically for PS5. Allowing you to connect to your console via Wi-Fi, it’s aiming to offer a way for you to access your games anywhere in the house.
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The PlayStation Portal is essentially a DualSense controller with an 8-inch LCD screen between the joysticks. It offers adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, and supports a resolution of 1080p at 60fps. You’ll also benefit from a 3.5mm jack, allowing you to connect a headset for multiplayer games.
Keep in mind that this is a streaming device, meaning you’ll need a fast (and reliable) internet connection to get the most use out of the handheld. Sony notes that this is designed as a “device for gamers in households where they might need to share their living room TV or simply want to play games in another room of the house.”
While it was already possible to stream PS5 games using Remote Play, the PlayStation Portal will take advantage of a brand-new wireless technology called PlayStation Link. PlayStation says the new tech offers low latency and lossless audio, which should ideally result in smooth gaming sessions when away from your PS5.
However, the new PlayStation Link feature means that the Portal won’t support Bluetooth headphones. If you want private listening while gaming on the handheld, you’ll have to opt for the new PlayStation Elite headset or Pulse Explore earbuds. The new accessories will support Bluetooth, so you can use them for other devices in addition to the PlayStation Portal.
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