The PlayStation Portal update allows users to play some games without a PS5, but there's a catch.

that playstation portal It has received a new system update that adds cloud streaming support for some PS5 games, but the feature itself is still in beta. At launch, PlayStation Portal allowed users to stream PlayStation 5 games directly to their handheld devices from anywhere in the world, as long as both devices had a stable internet connection. Now, thanks to the handheld's latest update, fans can stream certain games directly to the portal without a PS5 console, but a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription is required.

Unfortunately, Sony's latest portable device doesn't allow users to play games natively like they could on the old PlayStation Portable. But it didn't take long for engineers to hack the PlayStation Portal and let you play PSP games without a PlayStation 5. Sony has since patched the hack, but Portal will become much more attractive thanks to the new system. This update adds the highly requested cloud streaming feature.

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Cloud streaming added to PlayStation Portal update

PlayStation Portal has been a financial success for Sony, but a common criticism of the device is that it only allows users to stream directly from the PlayStation 5 console instead of the cloud. Now, thanks to a new system update on November 19 (European users will get it on November 20), PlayStation Portal owners will be able to stream some PS5 games without the console, a new source has revealed. PlayStation blog post. But there is a problem. These games will be available directly from the PlayStation Plus game catalog, meaning users will need to sign up for the premium tier of the subscription service, which will allow them to stream tons of games directly from PlayStation servers.

PlayStation Portal has received a variety of updates since its launch, but the most recent update is certainly the biggest one yet. According to Sony, users can stream more than 120 PS5 games from the PlayStation Plus game catalog, including: Marvel's Spider-Man, Ghost of Tsushima, Ratchet and Clank: Lift ApartAnd many more. The new cloud streaming feature supports up to 1080p at 60FPS using all the typical DualSense controller features like haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, motion sensors, touchpad, and more.

Cloud streaming for PlayStation Plus Premium on the PlayStation Portal requires a Wi-Fi connection with upload and download speeds of at least 5 Mbps and a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription. To access the beta features, simply update PlayStation Portal to the latest system software, open the “Quick Menu” and go to “Settings.” From here, select the ‘Cloud Streaming (Beta)’ option and turn the feature on. A new option will then appear on the PlayStation portal's home screen, allowing users to access games via cloud streaming.

playstation portal

Although not a successor to the PSP, PlayStation Portal solves the age-old problem of having to share one TV in a household. This remote play device allows users to stream everything that happens on PlayStation 5 directly to the large 8-inch 1080p LCD screen. What makes PlayStation Portal unique is that it includes all the advanced technologies of the DualSense wireless controller, such as adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. One downside is that it lacks Bluetooth support for wireless audio, but it does work with PlayStation Pulse earbuds and headsets, and it also supports a 3.5mm audio jack for wired audio.

play time

6-8 hours

brand

playstation

weight

529g

headset compatibility

3.5mm, PlayStation Link

mark

8 inch LCD

output resolution

1080p

release date

November 15, 2023

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