But what exactly is the Portal?
Is it Sonys competitor to the Nintendo Switch and SteamDeck?
Or is it a cloud gaming equipment like the Logitech G Cloud?
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What Is the PlayStation Portal?
The PlayStation Portal features an eight-inch touchscreen with a 1080p resolution and 60Hz refresh rate.
It also has a 3.5mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi 5 support, and PS Link compatibility.
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But the PlayStation is neither a Steam Deck nor a Logitech G Cloud competitor.
This issimilar to Steam Link, which lets you play PC games on your Android or iPhone via streaming.
You need at least a 5Mbps connection to use the PlayStation Portal, but Sony recommends 15Mbps for reliability.
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Furthermore, you need a PlayStation online grid account to use it.
What Can You Do With the PS Portal?
Since the PlayStation Portal is essentially a DualSense controller with a screen that streams games from your PlayStation 5.
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It also has features like haptic feedback and adaptive triggersprovided the game youre streaming is compatible with those features.
However, games that require other accessories, likethe PlayStation VR2, wont work with the Portal.
One downside with the Portal, though, is it doesnt have Bluetooth connectivity.
That means your AirPods and other Bluetooth accessories wont work with the gear.
Should You Buy the PlayStation Portal?
Plus, these controllers cost less than $50.
