I've really enjoyed it so far and it's the best experience with streaming that I've tried. I had about 2 to 3 screen stutters when I first set it up, but it's felt great ever since.
Everybody is hating on this device, I noticed you only have a couple of likes because you’re saying something positive about it. Check the likes on comments that are leaving negative reviews. People are bitter.
Got this thing on the drop. As soon as it came, I of course went to work. I was so impressed on how well it played. No lag at all... one thing I was disappointed with and was the whole reason why I bought it. I can't play it in hotels. You need a web browser to access the wifi at hotels and some, almost most public wifi. Very disappointing.
I think RGT just wants to be neutral to not piss off the “Portal haters” if he said it’s “way lighter and way more comfortable” im sure he would piss a lot of people off.
You can see in the video that in 9:07 the internet connection wasn‘t very good. The warning symbol showed up in the top right corner. So that was the reason that it doesn‘t run smooth at this time. Maybe some other device made a little automatic update at this time. You also see in the video that automatic updates was enabled on the ps5, this could be also the reason because the update will slow down the connection.
I’ve watch a couple reviews on the Portal and no one mention needing a browser to log into public WiFi. I completely forgot about it too… thanks for the reminder RGT.
Mine connected straight to my router and I didn’t have to adjust anything it was crystal clear so maybe down to each router which wouldn’t surprise me, overall I think your assessment is accurate it is very good and not bad price however there are a few downsides but not enough to stop you buying it in my opinion
@RGT85 I work for a major ISP and we do the same thing, we call it band steering that away the modem can determine whether the device needs 5 or 2.4ghz. The fix for this is going into your router settings and giving your 2.4 frequency and your 5 GHz frequency different names so they appear separately when searching
2.4ghz is recommended as it provides the widest broadcast range so you can connect from further, downside is that is caps out at around 95mbps. But the portal shouldn't need that much.
@@philmcdoogle8709It actually does some things better than the Steam Deck. For example better battery life, no loud fans, better controllers, and games actually look like the PS5 if your connection is good. So this device might be the future of handheld if Sony makes remote play better. I own the Legion Go but this impressed me more because it eliminates the problems the Legion go has.
I used to work for an ISP so I'm very familiar with the fact that by default they all seem to merge the 2.4/5Ghz wireless bands together which is a really dump idea IMO as the difference in performance between those two bands are incredible. After countless service calls where I had customers complaining about slow interest speeds I basically made it a point with every install that I did to separate the wireless bands which is easy to do if you can log into the device directly. ISPs typically also have a way to do this from an app or their website but I still get the feeling that most people don't really understand wireless technologies and so this is going to be a common problem for a lot of people.
This is not a bad idea if people actually understands what it means For example if there are 2 walls between your bedroom and router you will get better speeds and a more stable connection from the 2.4 band
@@zyaired1849It means you should set a different SSID for the 2.4 and 5 GHz networks in your router's web or mobile interface. The default option is usually to combine them with the same SSID and password so that devices automatically pick one or the other. Which often happens at random. 2.4 GHz has longer range but less bandwidth. It's also competing with Bluetooth and microwaves. 5 GHz has short range but plenty of bandwidth.
The lack of cloud streaming is dumbfounding. Removes the PS5 requirement and would create a LOT of PS+ subscriptions. I just don’t understand how they missed this.
@@SteddiFLo The software and subscriptions are where they make all of their real money, not on the consoles. And it would still be appealing to PS5 owners anyways as they could take it on the go.
As someone who uses remote play a lot because my family lives in a different state and when I go back to visit, I use remote play. This seems like a great all-in-one thing for me.
Wii u 2 Also not sure what isp you have, but you can buy your own modem/router combo and not pay monthly rental fees for the modem. I have an orbi750. Its old, but it still gets 1.2 gbps. 400mbps wifi. 5ghz. $80 a month.
My best friend was the original bass player for Alli with an I, he wrote most of the music on the first EP. They’re doing reunion shows but with the later lineup.
Sorry, can you clarify the screen issues please? Did you have to drop the resolution on the ps5 down to 1080? Or were the initial display issues (not being as clear as expected) all down to being on the incorrect Wi-Fi frequency? I run my ps5 at 4k (not at 120hz though), and I'd be hacked off having to flip resolutions when switching play sessions between tv & portal!
In my experience you don’t need to change the resolution or refresh rate. For the first minute it’s buffering and so the image looks bad. After that it’s crystal clear.
Overall you need a good WiFi setup. Any ISP WiFi setups will likely have issues, especially if the bands are combined into one. Also no adjusting anything on the PS5 was needed for me. My connection is stable and the image is sharp and I didn’t have to change anything. I’m using a gaming AX5700 router through Xfinity.
I feel like the Wreckfest hiccup could be something as simple as the internet going down in quality for a bit. It happens randomly when streaming or doing things. Internet never flows perfectly 100% of the time. Good review, very honest. Take care
Wreckfest in general has hiccups with there servers. I play all the time and have issues regularly. Just that game though. I play GT7, Battlefield and fortnite with zero problems
The portal seems like a great peice of tech. Just hoping John is right and this does lead sony to making a handheld hybrid in the future that plays games natively and via streaming
@@gregoryburkhead7813 own the wii u. People thought the wii u was just a controller with a screen. So they didn't want it. This product is a controller with a screen. Common sense.
Would be interesting to see how this performs when you are outside your own network. I'm sure they will fix the combined 2.4/5 networks since this is the new standard for all routers and ISPs.
I'm doubtful that they can fix this since it's an issue with how the technology is implemented by the router. It is better to configure your router to separate the 2.4 and 5 GHz networks with separate SSIDs so that you can purposely choose the appropriate connection method on each device.
If you are at a fastfood place, you can't even connect to wifi since it requires you to go to a web browser to connect which this device cannot do. Yeah stream your PS5 games on the go, just in your home.
@@bryancartagena3286 That's not the flex you think it is. First, you can connect to your smartphone's mobile hotspot anywhere in the world where you have broadband reception. That said, how often are you loitering in a public area long enough to play games there? Most people get on with their day and come home to relax, not the other way around.
I only encountered a few hiccups when the ps5 was downloading an update in the background while I was using the portal. Otherwise, buttery smooth! I didn't have to change any settings on the ps5 either, adjusting the brightness on the portal made it look really nice
Yo RGT you should review the PowerMini Arcade i been looking into getting my hands on that 5800 retro games all wrapped into one portable console from classic arcade games to ps1 and everything in between
Hey bro bit of advice when it comes to your router I had the same issue with my series X and my LG soundbar The Xbox was only picking up 2.4 g and my LG soundbar was actually sucking the internet out of the house I had to log into the router and split the bands connect the soundbar to 2.4 and the Xbox to 5G Work like a charm hasn't dropped out Hope this helps take care
When I think RGT85, the word honest doesn’t really come to mind. He doesn’t tend to do his full research for fixes on issues before griping about them.
My original pulse wireless headset works when playing on the portal. The dongle has a great range and there is no sound lag. I’m away from the playstion up stairs in the bedroom
It's my Christmas gift, but I took it out of the box already to see how it was working, seeing that my internet is not super fast. Thankfully, everything runs well, I tried a couple of games and didn't run into any problem. And the screen is so big compared to my old Switch, I can't wait for Christmas to play with (I had to give it back until Christmas). For me, that was exactly what I needed. I can't really get into a game unless I'm lying in bed in the dark, under the duvet, with headphones on. I still bought the Playstation because there were games I was interested in but even so, I don't use it much, and it's such a waste of money. Now that I will have the Portal though, I will be able to enjoy all the games I've wanted to play. I have to say though that I don't play outside, only at home and at my friends when I'm dogsitting and I don't have PS plus, so the downsides don't bother me. For my needs, it's perfect. But I understand how it could be a problem for others, for people who travel and want to take it with them, or for people who pay for PSplus and can't use it on the device, that must be really annoying.
If you have a Windows computer or handheld like the Legion Go or ROG Ally or Steam Deck with Windows installed, a growing number of Xbox and Game Pass games sync their save files between devices, and sometimes buying them buys them for Xbox and PC. Think it’s called Xbox Play Anywhere. Then you’re playing native versions of your games on the Go rather than streaming them.
Jason I got the PS portal remote for my birthday when we had a party on Sunday, November 19 but my birthday really was that Tuesday coming up but I wanted to get this thing early so that I can check it out tested and it works great and it’s fun to use because I know how my mom‘s boyfriend likes to watch his football games and stuff so I got that too so that I can play my PS five remote player in my room or anywhere and everything
I already returned it. Tbh the fact that it needs wifi but wont steam rather links to the ps5, basically mirror and on top of that requires tht the ps5 be wired instead of wifi, made my experience disappointing. So much lag. Bad image quality. It sucked. Basically
Do you know if you can use the original Pulse headset connected to the ps5 if you are within range? I know the pulse headset can’t connect to the Portal directly.
I have more than solid internet and tried multiple routers, also tried it at my work, and i work in it.. and im having the same issue as my 6 colleagues.. micro stuttering and little slowdowns.. we all returned the damn thing.. maybe for some folk its not a big deal but for me it ruins the whole experience.
I want one, was not able to pre order or get one during launch but I'll get it once it becomes available. Have the money just can't find one available........ I did order a travel case and screen protector for it so when I do get one I am good to go!!!
Is it tied to one user like remote play on the Vita was, or could my wife log into it depending on who wants to use the tv? I imagine it only allows one user, but if anyone on the PS5 itself can utilize it, that would be very helpful for me.
Tech support Agent here, there is an option to separate the 2.4G and the 5G networks, but the extender should work just as fine. You can try and do it yourself if you're tech savvy. Love to give you a hand man.
Do you have to be on THE SAME WiFi for it to work? Meaning, basically you can only use it at your house? Or , as long as your PS5 is on & online, and the Portal is linked to WiFi across the country, it will work?
The problem I'm having is that the frames will drop, input lag, and some connection issues. I don't understand bcz I have a netgear nighthawk. Any tips to fix this?
I like it actually... It just made my breaks outside longer.. it made my barbecues longer.. and fun at night camping if u have a good pbone or a tmobile 5g box with you.
Unfortunately you’re never gonna be confident in having a stable experience while streaming a game. We aren’t there yet. Would’ve been nice to be able to wire the handheld up to the PS5 similar to PSVR2. Also cloud streaming should’ve been available for this device. 🤷♂️
You don't have to change any settings at all on your PS5 other than turning remote play on if you didn't have it on already. You don't need to change the resolution or the 120 frame rate.
My heart honestly hurts watching people unbox and tear the box and try opening things obviously the wrong way 💀 I'm 30 and remember as kid knowing how my dad would react if I treated anything expensive disrespectfully 💀
For your network issue, it might need to be ok the same network as the PS5. So when you reset your wifi enough times your PS5 joined that network and it was able to join with it maybe?
I like the idea of the PlayStation Portal, but the Wi-Fi requirement is what hurts it for me. Sony could have had a very powerful Nintendo Switch contender for themselves if the device allowed offline play/ local game downloads. I personally don’t see the point of owning one if the only place I can really play it is in my own home where my PlayStation 5 is already set up on a larger screen.
I had that 5GHz v 2.4 problem when setting up Chiaki on Deck. Had to change some settings on PS5, ideally the PS5 needs hardwiring into the router. The problem I’d have is my home is Victorian so built with thick brick walls, so if I go upstairs there’s a chance the Wi-Fi will flip back to 2.4 as that bandwidth is better at going through objects like brick walls.
It's too bad Sony wasted this good screen for just remote play. They could had easily make money with this by just turning it into a portable mini console handheld device instead. Think PlayStation TV that could download PS1, PS2, PS3, PSP, PS Vita, and Indie games but in handheld form with the option of remote play and cloud streaming from PC, PS+, PS4, and PS5. I would had buy that day one. They could call it the PlayStation Party cause like a party, it got so much to offered.
I didn’t have to change any setting on my PS5 or have any network issues but I have a google mesh system and don’t use the router from the ISP since those are usually sus
Once this thing supports cloud streaming it will be a no brainer to buy. For now I’m happy with remote play as I have good internet. Can’t wait to get mine.
RGT85, your wifi extender took over your network. The wifi extenders are old garbage Wi-Fi. I would get rid of them in your network. 2 things you can do is go into your router modem combo that you got from your ISP look up the gateway input that into your browser and also look up the username and password. Once you are in go to the Wi-Fi portion and split the 2.4 and 5Ghz network if it comes with a 6ghz network split that too. That way you know which one you are on. 2.4 goes, father 5 is faster but doesn't go as far 6 Imis the fastest but few things have been built. The second is to get a good mesh network router with the pods.
Well the Portal is different design than the Wii U tablet it has a more premium look and feel because the Wii U pad was made for kids.I guess if you are comparing the fact that they can stream what your console is doing than yeah the are similar. I get many people didn’t like the Wii U but I enjoyed playing on the tablet. And that idea gave birth to the Nintendo Switch so Sony doing this maybe births something better In the future really can’t be mad at that.
What happens is that because its on auto, when the modem deems "that its best" to use 5Ghz it will show (thats why you couldn't before just, those wifi auto changers are trash) Same with your hiccups, it was changing frequency in the middle of your play through
I've really enjoyed it so far and it's the best experience with streaming that I've tried. I had about 2 to 3 screen stutters when I first set it up, but it's felt great ever since.
Everybody is hating on this device, I noticed you only have a couple of likes because you’re saying something positive about it. Check the likes on comments that are leaving negative reviews. People are bitter.
Got this thing on the drop. As soon as it came, I of course went to work. I was so impressed on how well it played. No lag at all... one thing I was disappointed with and was the whole reason why I bought it. I can't play it in hotels. You need a web browser to access the wifi at hotels and some, almost most public wifi. Very disappointing.
Typical sony
Sonys probably worried about getting hacked through public wifi. Hope they come out with a fix for this.
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Soooo all the video showing the lag in the best case set up was just lying huh?....
SMH admit you were wrong period! SMH dam you dudes went ballistic saying the Portal was stupid. Admit that you're WRONG.
I love RGT’s hardware unboxings bc you know he’s showcasing a wrestling game, Tekken and a racing game for sure (in that order) 😂
His unboxing was cringe not only did he rip the first box, but he tried to rip the second box as well🤦🏻♂️
I’m loving mine.. I’m having pretty good and stable connections in my home.. definitely happy with this purchase 👍🏻
At least you able to get one I still don’t have one yet and I’m jealous that you were able to get one and I don’t have one 😩
A Bit lighter than the steam deck?! It’s damn near half the weight of the steam deck and way more comfortable to hold as well.
I agree
Yeah the steamdeck is pretty uncomfortable to play sitting in a chair without a desk to prop up onto
I think RGT just wants to be neutral to not piss off the “Portal haters” if he said it’s “way lighter and way more comfortable” im sure he would piss a lot of people off.
I hear you but you can’t leave ya house and keep playing it lamo unless you bring ya p5 every where
You can see in the video that in 9:07 the internet connection wasn‘t very good. The warning symbol showed up in the top right corner. So that was the reason that it doesn‘t run smooth at this time. Maybe some other device made a little automatic update at this time. You also see in the video that automatic updates was enabled on the ps5, this could be also the reason because the update will slow down the connection.
Thanks RGT for the heads up on the router problem!
I’ve watch a couple reviews on the Portal and no one mention needing a browser to log into public WiFi. I completely forgot about it too… thanks for the reminder RGT.
Mine connected straight to my router and I didn’t have to adjust anything it was crystal clear so maybe down to each router which wouldn’t surprise me, overall I think your assessment is accurate it is very good and not bad price however there are a few downsides but not enough to stop you buying it in my opinion
@RGT85 I work for a major ISP and we do the same thing, we call it band steering that away the modem can determine whether the device needs 5 or 2.4ghz. The fix for this is going into your router settings and giving your 2.4 frequency and your 5 GHz frequency different names so they appear separately when searching
2.4ghz is recommended as it provides the widest broadcast range so you can connect from further, downside is that is caps out at around 95mbps. But the portal shouldn't need that much.
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@@TheBestDayEver3 what? Lol
@@ANTORT1993 idk
@@ANTORT19935GHz is recommended to make sure you get no input lag, especially when you're farther away from your console.
It's definitely a niche product, but if you're a part of that smaller demographic, and you have solid internet, it's a great little accessory.
That’s the point and people act dumb lol
It's cause when a product like this happens. People set high expectations and act like this product should be the cure for cancer
It's cause when a product like this happens. People set high expectations and act like this product should be the cure for cancer
I'll be getting this because of the nature of my job
@@israelruiz8706 not every product is going to be for you. People don’t understand that
Alot of the issues can be fixed with a firmware update. I think Cloud streaming will be made available for it in the near future.
Watching you open this was the hardest thing I’ll have to do this week
Great video man. Very informative, keep up the great work.
The Portal isnt a console its a remote player
This ^ People have to stop expecting this to be the Sony’s answer to Switch and Steamdeck. It’s not that.
THANK YOU!!!!
@@philmcdoogle8709It actually does some things better than the Steam Deck. For example better battery life, no loud fans, better controllers, and games actually look like the PS5 if your connection is good. So this device might be the future of handheld if Sony makes remote play better. I own the Legion Go but this impressed me more because it eliminates the problems the Legion go has.
I used to work for an ISP so I'm very familiar with the fact that by default they all seem to merge the 2.4/5Ghz wireless bands together which is a really dump idea IMO as the difference in performance between those two bands are incredible. After countless service calls where I had customers complaining about slow interest speeds I basically made it a point with every install that I did to separate the wireless bands which is easy to do if you can log into the device directly. ISPs typically also have a way to do this from an app or their website but I still get the feeling that most people don't really understand wireless technologies and so this is going to be a common problem for a lot of people.
Could you break this down alil more
This is not a bad idea if people actually understands what it means For example if there are 2 walls between your bedroom and router you will get better speeds and a more stable connection from the 2.4 band
@@zyaired1849It means you should set a different SSID for the 2.4 and 5 GHz networks in your router's web or mobile interface. The default option is usually to combine them with the same SSID and password so that devices automatically pick one or the other. Which often happens at random. 2.4 GHz has longer range but less bandwidth. It's also competing with Bluetooth and microwaves. 5 GHz has short range but plenty of bandwidth.
RGT is now going to become one of the top Playstsrion Portal youtubers. RIP in peace to the top Nintendo youtuber of all time.
XD 😂
Why are you bitter??
😂
@@ToxMod I'm not bitter lol it's just a joke
@@ToxModWhy don't you get a life? Literally replying to everybody saying anything about the device or even joking about it lok Loser
The lack of cloud streaming is dumbfounding. Removes the PS5 requirement and would create a LOT of PS+ subscriptions. I just don’t understand how they missed this.
Watch them release a PS Portal+ at $300 in a year that supports streaming and comes with a voucher for 3 months of PS+ Ultimate.
Idk? Maybe they still want ppl to still buy the PS5. 🤦🏾♂️ use you common sense.
Same thing kind of surprised me when they got rid of the playstation plus thing at the time for the vita. It gave me access to old games on the go.
@@SteddiFLo The software and subscriptions are where they make all of their real money, not on the consoles. And it would still be appealing to PS5 owners anyways as they could take it on the go.
@@jsan2548 probably a “Premium+Portal” tier of PS+. Extra $10/month.
I thought I was the only one who loved to watch TV while playing my games 😂😂😅😂
As someone who uses remote play a lot because my family lives in a different state and when I go back to visit, I use remote play. This seems like a great all-in-one thing for me.
Just curious, are you able to stream movies from DVD and Blu-Ray to your PS Portal from the PS5?
i'll be waiting for the backbone comparison video bro!! debating on which one i should grab tbh
Are you serious bro? Did you really say comparison let me answer that one, there is no comparison.
Wii u 2
Also not sure what isp you have, but you can buy your own modem/router combo and not pay monthly rental fees for the modem. I have an orbi750. Its old, but it still gets 1.2 gbps. 400mbps wifi. 5ghz. $80 a month.
One of the engineers at SIE said in an interview that they want to start with remote play first and then consider cloud streaming later.
I hope all the haters read your comment
My best friend was the original bass player for Alli with an I, he wrote most of the music on the first EP. They’re doing reunion shows but with the later lineup.
Wtf are you talking about?
Sorry, can you clarify the screen issues please?
Did you have to drop the resolution on the ps5 down to 1080?
Or were the initial display issues (not being as clear as expected) all down to being on the incorrect Wi-Fi frequency?
I run my ps5 at 4k (not at 120hz though), and I'd be hacked off having to flip resolutions when switching play sessions between tv & portal!
In my experience you don’t need to change the resolution or refresh rate. For the first minute it’s buffering and so the image looks bad. After that it’s crystal clear.
@@WilsoTron thank you for clarifying.
The streaming unavailability is a coding fix, a software update will nip that in the bud if Sony fully supports this device.
Overall you need a good WiFi setup. Any ISP WiFi setups will likely have issues, especially if the bands are combined into one. Also no adjusting anything on the PS5 was needed for me. My connection is stable and the image is sharp and I didn’t have to change anything. I’m using a gaming AX5700 router through Xfinity.
I feel like the Wreckfest hiccup could be something as simple as the internet going down in quality for a bit. It happens randomly when streaming or doing things. Internet never flows perfectly 100% of the time.
Good review, very honest. Take care
Wreckfest in general has hiccups with there servers. I play all the time and have issues regularly. Just that game though. I play GT7, Battlefield and fortnite with zero problems
Thanks doing the review. Wanted to hear an honest unfiltered option
This is TH-cam bro everything is unfiltered😂
The portal seems like a great peice of tech. Just hoping John is right and this does lead sony to making a handheld hybrid in the future that plays games natively and via streaming
It's what people thought the wii u was. So it's a little odd why it's even getting sold.
Scalped in Warehouses more like it
U can't speak on something u don't own
@@gregoryburkhead7813I don't own slaves, I can tell you the democrats in office are bad people...
@@gregoryburkhead7813 own the wii u.
People thought the wii u was just a controller with a screen. So they didn't want it.
This product is a controller with a screen.
Common sense.
@@Y2Jermsit's almost like Nintendo speaks another language
Would be interesting to see how this performs when you are outside your own network. I'm sure they will fix the combined 2.4/5 networks since this is the new standard for all routers and ISPs.
I'm doubtful that they can fix this since it's an issue with how the technology is implemented by the router. It is better to configure your router to separate the 2.4 and 5 GHz networks with separate SSIDs so that you can purposely choose the appropriate connection method on each device.
If you are at a fastfood place, you can't even connect to wifi since it requires you to go to a web browser to connect which this device cannot do. Yeah stream your PS5 games on the go, just in your home.
@@bryancartagena3286 That's not the flex you think it is. First, you can connect to your smartphone's mobile hotspot anywhere in the world where you have broadband reception. That said, how often are you loitering in a public area long enough to play games there? Most people get on with their day and come home to relax, not the other way around.
@@mmstickhe sits around Macdonald's by the sounds of it.....long enuff to play a few games of warzone as well lol
I only encountered a few hiccups when the ps5 was downloading an update in the background while I was using the portal. Otherwise, buttery smooth! I didn't have to change any settings on the ps5 either, adjusting the brightness on the portal made it look really nice
In Canada, this costs more than a switch, and it doesn't even count as an actual standalone handheld
clarify; Switch Lite
I turned off HDR, VRR and 120fps modes in the PS5s screen and video setting and the games jumped up massively in quality
Yo RGT you should review the PowerMini Arcade i been looking into getting my hands on that 5800 retro games all wrapped into one portable console from classic arcade games to ps1 and everything in between
You make great content. I had a question. Can you stream to Twitch while playing on the PlayStation Portal? Thank you
Can you stream to Twitch while playing the PlayStation Portal?
Repeaters works for a casual Internet use, TH-cam, social media, internet browsing. I you want to depend of a Wifi, a mesh should work more efficient.
Your unboxing is crazy 😂
Hey bro bit of advice when it comes to your router I had the same issue with my series X and my LG soundbar The Xbox was only picking up 2.4 g and my LG soundbar was actually sucking the internet out of the house I had to log into the router and split the bands connect the soundbar to 2.4 and the Xbox to 5G Work like a charm hasn't dropped out Hope this helps take care
I really really like ur Knicks Hat colorway😍. Where can i buy with that kind of hat? ❤️🙏
I'll be waiting for that backbone video. Debating on getting one
This is the most honest review I have seen so far, awesome job man!
I don't know about honest since RGT is clearly a switch fanboy.
When I think RGT85, the word honest doesn’t really come to mind. He doesn’t tend to do his full research for fixes on issues before griping about them.
He’s only honest when he’s high on drugs
My original pulse wireless headset works when playing on the portal. The dongle has a great range and there is no sound lag. I’m away from the playstion up stairs in the bedroom
It's my Christmas gift, but I took it out of the box already to see how it was working, seeing that my internet is not super fast. Thankfully, everything runs well, I tried a couple of games and didn't run into any problem. And the screen is so big compared to my old Switch, I can't wait for Christmas to play with (I had to give it back until Christmas). For me, that was exactly what I needed. I can't really get into a game unless I'm lying in bed in the dark, under the duvet, with headphones on. I still bought the Playstation because there were games I was interested in but even so, I don't use it much, and it's such a waste of money. Now that I will have the Portal though, I will be able to enjoy all the games I've wanted to play. I have to say though that I don't play outside, only at home and at my friends when I'm dogsitting and I don't have PS plus, so the downsides don't bother me. For my needs, it's perfect. But I understand how it could be a problem for others, for people who travel and want to take it with them, or for people who pay for PSplus and can't use it on the device, that must be really annoying.
great unboxing video, one of a kind
That Tekken what a throwback wow!
So are you having to change the screen settings back and forth between your tv and portal all the time?
Optimum has what’s called sticky band option where they can stick your device to only use 5g or 2g
If you have a Windows computer or handheld like the Legion Go or ROG Ally or Steam Deck with Windows installed, a growing number of Xbox and Game Pass games sync their save files between devices, and sometimes buying them buys them for Xbox and PC. Think it’s called Xbox Play Anywhere. Then you’re playing native versions of your games on the Go rather than streaming them.
Jason I got the PS portal remote for my birthday when we had a party on Sunday, November 19 but my birthday really was that Tuesday coming up but I wanted to get this thing early so that I can check it out tested and it works great and it’s fun to use because I know how my mom‘s boyfriend likes to watch his football games and stuff so I got that too so that I can play my PS five remote player in my room or anywhere and everything
Anyone else wishing there were programmable paddle buttons on the back? I can’t seem to go back without it.
Got mine a week ago … been playing it to my apartment to my work to my brothers place sisters place to my parents place… its awesome so far!
I already returned it. Tbh the fact that it needs wifi but wont steam rather links to the ps5, basically mirror and on top of that requires tht the ps5 be wired instead of wifi, made my experience disappointing. So much lag. Bad image quality. It sucked. Basically
Do you know if you can use the original Pulse headset connected to the ps5 if you are within range? I know the pulse headset can’t connect to the Portal directly.
As someone whose internet still is hairy, I'll keep my Switch OLED.
I could hear the sound effects and music for that Tekken 2 footage.
I have more than solid internet and tried multiple routers, also tried it at my work, and i work in it.. and im having the same issue as my 6 colleagues.. micro stuttering and little slowdowns.. we all returned the damn thing.. maybe for some folk its not a big deal but for me it ruins the whole experience.
I want one, was not able to pre order or get one during launch but I'll get it once it becomes available. Have the money just can't find one available........ I did order a travel case and screen protector for it so when I do get one I am good to go!!!
That Knicks cap goes hard🔥🔥🔥
Is it tied to one user like remote play on the Vita was, or could my wife log into it depending on who wants to use the tv? I imagine it only allows one user, but if anyone on the PS5 itself can utilize it, that would be very helpful for me.
Jenky.. i think it looks great!
Tech support Agent here, there is an option to separate the 2.4G and the 5G networks, but the extender should work just as fine. You can try and do it yourself if you're tech savvy. Love to give you a hand man.
Do you have to be on THE SAME WiFi for it to work? Meaning, basically you can only use it at your house? Or , as long as your PS5 is on & online, and the Portal is linked to WiFi across the country, it will work?
Works on any WiFi. But WiFi that requires you to access an internet browser like in some shops it will not work since the Portal has no web-browser.
The problem I'm having is that the frames will drop, input lag, and some connection issues. I don't understand bcz I have a netgear nighthawk.
Any tips to fix this?
My MBPS is usually around 12, and my ping is 11-14. Could this be the reason why?
I like it actually... It just made my breaks outside longer.. it made my barbecues longer.. and fun at night camping if u have a good pbone or a tmobile 5g box with you.
Any complaint can literally be fixed via software updates, including adding features later.
Unfortunately you’re never gonna be confident in having a stable experience while streaming a game. We aren’t there yet. Would’ve been nice to be able to wire the handheld up to the PS5 similar to PSVR2. Also cloud streaming should’ve been available for this device. 🤷♂️
it not having cloud streaming is the dumbest thing i seen yet.
It’s new give it time
@@Darkstar301That should have been a feature out of the gate.
@@stevenking997it’s coming in the future be patient
Sony said it’s coming
@@stevenking997what's difference between streaming from your own console and a console in the cloud?
You don't have to change any settings at all on your PS5 other than turning remote play on if you didn't have it on already. You don't need to change the resolution or the 120 frame rate.
My heart honestly hurts watching people unbox and tear the box and try opening things obviously the wrong way 💀 I'm 30 and remember as kid knowing how my dad would react if I treated anything expensive disrespectfully 💀
I got a steamdeck so I’ll be streaming to that when I get a ps5 down the road
I’m just curious are you using the two in one gateway 6
My iPad air has no issues where the ps portal artifacts and randomly slows down. I figured it would be patched in a firmware update
What are the settings you configured on your console to get it running good
For your network issue, it might need to be ok the same network as the PS5. So when you reset your wifi enough times your PS5 joined that network and it was able to join with it maybe?
So what settings should you use for your PS5 for this to perform properly?
What settings are you talking about?
@@ToxMod he said he adjusted some settings (not just the WiFi) and it helped the performance a lot
Do you have to be on the same network your ps5 is sat on, or can I be miles away and use it on a different network ?
Has anyone found this in stores? I’ve looked everywhere!
I like the idea of the PlayStation Portal, but the Wi-Fi requirement is what hurts it for me. Sony could have had a very powerful Nintendo Switch contender for themselves if the device allowed offline play/ local game downloads. I personally don’t see the point of owning one if the only place I can really play it is in my own home where my PlayStation 5 is already set up on a larger screen.
I had that 5GHz v 2.4 problem when setting up Chiaki on Deck. Had to change some settings on PS5, ideally the PS5 needs hardwiring into the router.
The problem I’d have is my home is Victorian so built with thick brick walls, so if I go upstairs there’s a chance the Wi-Fi will flip back to 2.4 as that bandwidth is better at going through objects like brick walls.
I want one and was surprised to find ita sold out everywhere. Oh well. I'll get it eventually when its easily available
It's too bad Sony wasted this good screen for just remote play. They could had easily make money with this by just turning it into a portable mini console handheld device instead. Think PlayStation TV that could download PS1, PS2, PS3, PSP, PS Vita, and Indie games but in handheld form with the option of remote play and cloud streaming from PC, PS+, PS4, and PS5. I would had buy that day one. They could call it the PlayStation Party cause like a party, it got so much to offered.
You are a Playstation portal TH-camr today, but a Nintendo switch TH-camr for life
what happens when the buttons start to fail or the dpad or analog sticks? gonna have to buy a whole new unit....
what do you mean by you had to set your PlayStation up like the picture and stuff for the look better on the portal ?? confused by that
Got one 2 one for a Xmas present and for me. I love it
Night and day difference between the hands on video and the videilo when you first heard about the Portal and what it do.
I travel for work alot so the fact that i couldnt connect to hotel networks was a huge No no. I'm returning mine
I didn’t have to change any setting on my PS5 or have any network issues but I have a google mesh system and don’t use the router from the ISP since those are usually sus
So can you log in your account n play wat u have on the ps5 on this?
Is it just a share play machine or can I actually take it to a friend's house and play on it if my account is on it?
So are you saying we should turn off our 2.4ghz or is having both 2.4ghz and 5ghz on better?
Why shouldn’t we get a cheap iPad (iPad 9/mini) and use the remote play function there? Am I missing something
Once this thing supports cloud streaming it will be a no brainer to buy. For now I’m happy with remote play as I have good internet. Can’t wait to get mine.
RGT85, your wifi extender took over your network. The wifi extenders are old garbage Wi-Fi. I would get rid of them in your network. 2 things you can do is go into your router modem combo that you got from your ISP look up the gateway input that into your browser and also look up the username and password. Once you are in go to the Wi-Fi portion and split the 2.4 and 5Ghz network if it comes with a 6ghz network split that too. That way you know which one you are on. 2.4 goes, father
5 is faster but doesn't go as far
6 Imis the fastest but few things have been built.
The second is to get a good mesh network router with the pods.
The portal is basically a way to turn the ps5 into a Wii U change my opinion lol
Well the Portal is different design than the Wii U tablet it has a more premium look and feel because the Wii U pad was made for kids.I guess if you are comparing the fact that they can stream what your console is doing than yeah the are similar. I get many people didn’t like the Wii U but I enjoyed playing on the tablet. And that idea gave birth to the Nintendo Switch so Sony doing this maybe births something better In the future really can’t be mad at that.
What happens is that because its on auto, when the modem deems "that its best" to use 5Ghz it will show (thats why you couldn't before just, those wifi auto changers are trash) Same with your hiccups, it was changing frequency in the middle of your play through
I use the switch a lot for one reason the tv being used. So this has allowed me to play finally lol😅 my ps5 on my own time.
Sorry for the dumb question but should I connect to 2.4 or 5G on my local network.