The PlayStation Portal (PS Portal) has been available for over a year now. However, many would say that Sony's comeback in the handheld gaming market lacked essential features when it first launched. For example, the company didn't offer the ability to connect the PS Portal (currently $199 on Amazon) to public Wi-Fi networks requiring web browser authentication until mid-June.
Significant Update for Users
Recently, Sony introduced what might be the most important update for the device so far. This isn’t just our perspective; even Sony has acknowledged that this is a change "that many fans have been asking for." Specifically, the new update finally brings support for cloud streaming in 1080p at 60 FPS, a feature that has been surprisingly absent since the Portal was first released.
Subscription Requirement
However, there are some things to keep in mind. Cloud streaming necessitates a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription, which costs $159.99 per year. Nevertheless, this new feature allows users to stream PlayStation 5 games without the need of having a dedicated console. It's worth noting that Sony is currently only offering this as a beta version for now.
Additional Changes
Along with this update, the Portal's minimum volume has been decreased. Additionally, users can now adjust PlayStation Link device settings directly from the Portal. For further information, check out Sony's latest post on the PlayStation Blog.
