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History

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Development

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The system was previewed as the "PlayStation Q", using the same concept of streaming PlayStation 5 games as the PlayStation Portal would launch with.[1]

Launch

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The launch price of the system was announced as $199.99 USD.[2] The device was seen by some as a successor of sorts to the PS Vita, albeit with a different purpose.[3] Another point of comparison made was to the Wii U gamepad.[4]

On August 31, 2023, preorders for the system were opened, with a projected release date of November 15, 2023.[5][6] Preorders were limited to one device per person.[7]

Around December 21, 2023, the PlayStation Portal had sold out at GameStop in the United States of America according to Tom's Guide.[8]Stock levels also impacted availability in the United Kingdom, with IGN reporting low stocks in early December 2023.[9]

Technology

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Compute

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The local processing is handled by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662.[10] The actual running of games is left to a networked PlayStation 5 game console.

Display

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A LCD measuring 8 inches (20 cm) and operating at 60 Hz is used as the display of the device.[3] The screen was touch sensitive.[11]

Audio

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The system included a 3.5mm headphone jack, twin speakers and a microphone, though notably it lacked Bluetooth audio support locking in users to Sony's own wireless audio products.[12][13][14]

Wireless

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The system was supported Wi-Fi 5, with reviewers commonly noting a desire for more advanced Wi-Fi technology in the console given it's dependence on a strong signal for functionality.[15][16] Notably, the system included an Airplane mode, though this was noted by The Verge as rendering the system moot.[15]

Hardware

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The system weighed 1.17 pounds (0.53 kg).[17] The system includes an integrated 16.6 Watt hour battery.[10]

iFixit and The Verge reported that much of the controller controller was notably easier to repair then a stock DualSense controller.[18]

Games

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The PlayStation Portal streams games from a PlayStation 5.[2]

References

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  1. ↑ Axon, Samuel (24 May 2023). "Sony confirms “PlayStation Q,” a handheld device for streaming PS5 games" (in en-us). Ars Technica. https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/05/sony-confirms-playstation-q-a-handheld-device-for-streaming-ps5-games/. 
  2. ↑ a b Warren, Tom (23 August 2023). "Sony’s portable PlayStation Portal launches later this year for $199.99". The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/23/23842771/sony-playstation-portal-remote-player-specs-release-date-price. 
  3. ↑ a b Moore, Bo (23 August 2023). "PlayStation Portal: Hands On With Sony's New Remote Play Handheld" (in en). IGN. https://www.ign.com/articles/playstation-portal-hands-on-with-sonys-new-remote-play-handheld. 
  4. ↑ Stein, Scott (December 7, 2023). "PlayStation Portal Review: A PS5 in Your Hands, With Limits" (in en). CNET. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/playstation-portal-review-in-progress-ps5-in-your-hands-with-limits/. 
  5. ↑ Dinsdale, Ryan (1 September 2023). "The PlayStation Portal Launches This November" (in en). IGN. https://www.ign.com/articles/the-playstation-portal-launches-this-november. 
  6. ↑ Vasani, Sheena (31 August 2023). "Here’s where you can preorder Sony’s upcoming PlayStation Portal". The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/31/23850592/sony-playstation-portal-preorder-buy-price-availability-release-date. 
  7. ↑ Barr, Kyle (1 September 2023). "You Can Now Preorder Sony’s Perfunctory PlayStation Portal" (in en). Gizmodo. https://gizmodo.com/preorder-sony-s-playstation-portal-november-15-1850795871. 
  8. ↑ Ramirez, Louis (21 December 2023). "PlayStation Portal sold out at GameStop — where to find restock next" (in en). Tom's Guide. https://www.tomsguide.com/deals/hurry-playstation-portal-restock-hits-gamestop-just-before-the-holidays. 
  9. ↑ Anderson, Robert (5 December 2023). "Where To Buy The PlayStation Portal in the UK (Updated)" (in en). IGN. https://www.ign.com/articles/where-to-buy-playstation-portal-uk. 
  10. ↑ a b Brecher, Hannes (21 November 2023). "Sony PlayStation Portal: Teardown reveals outdated Snapdragon and unnecessarily cumbersome case" (in en). Notebookcheck. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-PlayStation-Portal-Teardown-reveals-outdated-Snapdragon-and-unnecessarily-cumbersome-case.770870.0.html. 
  11. ↑ Glennon, Jen (13 November 2023). "PlayStation Portal: The Kotaku Review" (in en). Kotaku. https://kotaku.com/playstation-portal-the-kotaku-review-1851015770. 
  12. ↑ Orland, Kyle (23 August 2023). "Sony’s $200 handheld “Portal” can stream games from your PS5 and, uh, that’s it" (in en-us). Ars Technica. https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/08/sonys-200-handheld-portal-can-stream-games-from-your-ps5-and-uh-thats-it/. 
  13. ↑ Garrett, Ural (11 December 2023). "The PlayStation Portal is the best way to play PS5 on the go — but is it worth $200?" (in en). CNN Underscored. https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/reviews/playstation-portal. 
  14. ↑ Pino, Nick (15 November 2023). "PlayStation Portal review" (in en). Tom's Guide. https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/playstation-portal. 
  15. ↑ a b Benedetto, Antonio G. Di (24 December 2023). "The PlayStation Portal is flawed but fun" (in en). The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/24012547/sony-playstation-portal-handheld-remote-player-ps5-chiaki-review. 
  16. ↑ Ravenscraft, Eric (15 November 2023). "The PlayStation Portal Turns Your PS5 Into a Handheld, Sorta". WIRED. https://www.wired.com/review/sony-playstation-portal/. 
  17. ↑ Macy, Seth G. (13 November 2023). "PlayStation Portal Review" (in en). IGN. https://www.ign.com/articles/playstation-portal-review. 
  18. ↑ Roth, Emma (30 November 2023). "The PlayStation Portal at least makes stick drift easier to repair" (in en). The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/30/23983014/playstation-portal-stick-drift-repairability-ifixit. 


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