Playstation Portal Review | Not for everyone, Great for some!
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If you experience any lag, I found disconnecting my PS5 HDMI got rid of all of my lag entirely. Sony needs to update the PS5 and Portal asap to fix this issue!
Port forward on router and static ip can helps alot if you really don’t have some shitty router, its main reason of lagg. Or you need good router(it means around 200-300E) I found that deco mash wich I have for 200-300E works perfect for remote play, once I connct back to main router from provider it sucks, then when I connect back to deco routers it works amazing even If Im not home). Also I read that people who change resolution from 4k to full hd, or people who have connected ps5 to 1440p monitor experience smooth gameplay.
@@hbwdinowhy is that happening? I mean if the TV is not displaying any imagen why it matters streaming lol….
Both of you guys's comments are so underrated so many people don't know anything about disconnect the HDMI , making sure your PS5 has a static IP, port forwarding and also making sure the HDR is turned off as well as lowering the resolution...
CKkid is the only TH-camr to even mention these tips
@@ramontrevino3170It doesn't make sense but there's still processing being done with video and audio...
I love mine, my little boy has been off school sick so has just wanted to watch TV on the sofa. This has meant I can play through Alan Wake 2 while sitting with him. Also been great when my partner has been watching Strictly 😅😅
I think a lot of people are are also forgetting as much as the PSP sold which is to date about 80 million units, it was able to alot, it had a web browser and had all these different functions but because of that access it left it easier to hack and pirate games. They're not trying to make that mistake again...
I genuinely think PlayStation are testing the waters with the Portal, to see how the world reacts. They've literally done the bare bones to get this product out, it has literally no processing power of its own so they have saved money on internal components and already have the game library and infrastructure to let us play remotely. It could be a serious WIN if they can nail down this lag issue and enable Cloud Streaming on the Portal. No other game catalogue has the exclusives Sony does and if the Portal works as expected it will be unbeatable, on price at 199 and the game catalogue. If I had to buy separate games for this that didn't work on my PS5 I'd be pissed 😂
I love the “lifestyle” conversation. This is very much a lifestyle device. My son has been sick with a fever and an ear infection this week, so he’s been kind of chilling watching on the main TV. Bam. Portal. Perfect. This week alone has paid for the Portal 😂. He’s on the mend! But man, I got to play my Ps5 either way while we hung out.
I love this!
"I buy things that i have no business buying and then complain about how terrible they are."
~average consumer
Lmao😂😂 so true
Thanks for the video. I think I'm a similar boat to you in terms of family set-up so I would benefit from one of these. Also, just before watching, I'd purchased a TP Link Deco XE75 Pro 2 pack (upgrading from my Nest Wifi), and then you go and mention you use them, so that was a good coincidence!
Hi Sam! Great vid, you answered many of my questions.. but, are you able to check if I can use my Kaira Pro headset plugged to the PS5 and still get the audio outputting to them instead the Portal? Kind of a loop hole to PS Link thingy.. Cheers mate!
I use my inzone h7’s this way and it works great!
@@ItsSamuelJones That’s great, thanks!!
Port forward on router and static ip can helps alot if you really don’t have some shitty router, its main reason of lagg. Or you need good router(it means around 200-300E) I found that deco mash wich I have for 200-300E works perfect for remote play, once I connct back to main router from provider it sucks, then when I connect back to deco routers it works amazing even If Im not home). Also I read that people who change resolution from 4k to full hd, or people who have connected ps5 to 1440p monitor experience smooth gameplay.
You don't need to pay that much. I spent $60 on a Huawei AX3 router and I have no input delay even when playing online shooters. Port forwarding and static IPs won't do anything. But separating your 2.4 and 5 GHz bands into two separate SSIDs will. You need to use an isolated 5 GHz access point to get 1-3 ms latency. And you need the PS5 connected to Ethernet. Though I have heard people are getting a significant reduction in input latency by disconnecting the HDMI cable.
@@mmstick has somebody who's been doing remote play for over a year the port forwarding and static IP address actually does help with a more consistent connection..
And this is somebody who has a nighthawk router at home that's wired in to my PlayStation 5... There's a misconception out there that just because something doesn't dramatically improve a experience for you people paint it as irrelevant a lot of other variables go into that but overall putting your PS5 in the static IP and port forwarding will help..
Thank you for noticing you CAN play as a 2nd player and can join family from far away in a game. I've been correcting people on this all week...
Thank you for your comment just started watching the video!
Loving it. Allows me to finally use my PS5 while my wife's watching tv. Was using my Switch up to getting this.
Definitely a cop pre-ordered mine day one it’s really about your Internet. I have fiber optic the best of the best and I have no issues with portal at all so it all bases off of your Internet. Sony keep it up PlayStation all day
Sony's betting in 1-2 years time the reach and bandwidth of broadband and mobile networks can maintain a consistent .1sec lag threshold for on-the-go use. And you don't need to buy dedicated games for it. They're trying to ride the wave if it comes, i guess
What is you get stick drift. ?
Goni to your PS5 settings. Drop resolution to 1080p, turn off HDR, VRR and 120 mode for next to no latency and super sharp resolution
Just a quik question something random . Just say u took ur portal out and it got nicked can tht person have access to ur main account threw the portal and could they steal ur accont as well
Answer is yes they can
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I've never bought one because I knew it was just a money kinda scam because if it was a real ps5 portal it would come with 4k HD and plus it wouldn't just be a streaming device but I had a guess could happen oh well thts a big flop init .I ain't going to lie u should do a stream asp about tht .
This thing has transformed my PS5 into a gaming server. It is always on or in rest mode ready to play whenever I can wherever I go.
It's just a much more personal experience turning in the portal and playing PS5 games with it. Love it!
I just ordered mine. I have lower neck and back issues and I find that I just can't sit comfortably on my couch with my PS5 for more than an hour or so, so being able to take my PS5 to bed is a huge selling point for me and means that I get to spend more time with my PS, and it also means I don't have to leave my GF's bedside when I want to do a Returnal run.
I have a big question about the playstation portal please answer. so if you wanna turn the portal on while ps5 is in rest mode will it turn the ps5 on too.
It does. It runs the PS5 fully so it needs to be fully on.
@stelittler so I can't play while ps5 is in rest mode
@stelittler rest mode is just a low power mode so why can't you still play on it.causw I looked it up and it says even in rest mode you can still play on your playstation portal
It just wakes up the Playstation
Need this..want this.. but it is already sold out. People obviously want it despite what people say. You explained it well, not for everyone. Thanks for the info!
Nobody is talking about the analogue sticks. The normal controllers have had issues with stick drift a few years after use. What if these get stick drift? As they seem to be hard wired in, I'm not sure how easy it will be to get that fixed
Eh man if you haven't already check out this fellas Breakdown of the PS Portal it's not professional but it's one of the first teardown of the device.
people are already having stick drift on it, its wild
Ckids portals' left stick won't work as far as moving up and down. If you get this system, I definitely recommend getting a warranty 😂
you can replace them but it requires work
@@Desperry Rubbish. No they're not
As of right now it doesn't have a web browser so you can either bring your laptop so you can copy the Mac address for Wi-Fi signals that require sign in authentication or you buy yourself a mobile router..
Just hotspot from your phone.
@@sambobrooklyn316 if you're traveling like me it's going to be instances where that's not going to be reliable or as reliable as a hotel Wi-Fi...
I live in Alaska in 5G is does pretty well as far as remote play but there's times where you have a weaker signal and the leg becomes quite too much and that's when being able to use Wi-Fi in the hotel would be the most optimal..
@@sambobrooklyn316Hotspot to this thing is terrible even on 5g
I like the PlayStation portal because I like to be able to play games on the go but at the house. So for example I barely play consoles anymore because you have to be tied to a tv. I’d like to be able to play in bed, play while walking around the house, play while sitting on the couch and be able to still feel connected and close to the screen. I hate playing on tv it’s so far away and I feel disconnected to what ever I’m playing. Maybe it’s because I watch all my movies, shows and TH-cam on a tablet. So I got used to having the stuff I play or watch in my hands really close to my eyes. So anytime I’d play games on tv, I just ended up feeling disconnected and would get distracted and bored. So I want to play ps5 graphics but in my hands really close to me and feel way more connected to what I’m playing. That’s why the portal is perfect for my situation. Also I don’t leave the house much at all because of how bad my anxiety is so I’ve always been used to playing my handhelds at home and never actually used a handheld on the go. And I owned the switch, psp, ps vita, steam deck, game boy, ds & 3ds. And yeah I’ve played all those at home never on the go.
The only thing I really don't like about it is that it gives connection issues like when you're right near it, the PlayStation 5 and then it loses Wi-Fi connection a lot and it's not very good for COD. Otherwise I think it's perfectly cool and good. I don't mind it. Those are just my few issues that I have with it is connection issues. I'm hoping it gets fixed with her next update
So how do you connect it when your on the road or away from the ps5
Just turn it on. As long as your PS5 is on or in rest mode
@@ItsSamuelJones yes it was in rest mode when i went to work and it didn’t connect at all kept saying try again unless im doing it work
Very good production..
I personally think its a great accessory as I have a very busy living room in the evening where my ps5 is so I have limited time to play the ps5.
Another good point is to hard wire the ps5 to a router if possible...
I think Sony will improve this device overall to make it work even better in the future...
I will buy one when its back in stock .
15mb internet speed works but I still experienced some glitches 25mb Internet would be alright you should be good with that.
It’s great when you get the dog house! 😁
I wish it was ps4 graphics if it would have made it and all digital console. Shit I’d paid 300-350$ for it too and remote play would have been that much better being you’d still would have had ps5 capability.
My children are not going to have any use for it, during the long car drive this holiday
Unfortunately, you cannot connect this to a hotel wifi. Youd have to use your hotspot....
If this worked for my series x and ps5 id jump at it, most games are on series x with the game pass although my main game gt5 is on the ps5, I have an oled switch for mario kart 8 deluxe and tears of kingdom mainly.
Just get a steam deck then and play everything.
As a security guard who does 12hr shifts and works on a one man site this would be handy, their internet is really good so i might consider this.
I was thinking the same thing for my audit shifts, definitely gonna be getting it because of that feature.
Very good review bro thanks
Excellent review my household can be very busy sometimes and I have been thinking about this. Once back in stock I will be buying one thank you
check more reviews, it doesn't work half of the time
People need to check their networks. If your network is decent you’ll be fine
I use remote play using my z fold 5 and dual sense so dont really need this,but i want it and knowing that i cant get one is doing my head in 🤣
Do your own research please. PS Portal is using Novell Network Stack.
Now tell me does the PS Portal use this protocol?
LOOL I was the same, I said I've been using my Samsung Tablet S7+ for three years, I don't need a Portal. Then decided to pre-order one and now I can't stop playing the thing. I'm literally playing it like a PSP at the moment, older classic games Tekken 6, RESOGUN, Strider, and continuing Days Gone for the Platinum when I can't get on the big screen. In bed, laying on the sofa etc my tablet I had to securely try and prop it somewhere etc the Portal is hands down the most comfortable way to play remote for me anyways
@@DRE2XL thing is I could of pre ordered like 3/4 week ago and I'm like I don't need to pay 200 quid for summat I've already got with my phone,now after seeing reviews I want it and can't get it 🤦♂️
Do the haptics and adaptive triggers work when you do that
Yes they do
Loved the video thanks man! appreciate the hard work!
I agree with this. I tried playing Street fighter with the portal and it was a nightmare. The portal is an amazing device, it’s just not for me.
Why? It's a dual sense like on the stationary. I play it too ... and it's the same.
@PWRobinson1976 I guess my connection is not strong enough, I suppose, then. I thought I wouldn't lag since when I play on my ps5, I don't really lag at all. It's great to play offline games like Star Wars spider man and God of War.
@@EBraz I think I'm just lucky. Some have these issues.
I call BS street fighter runs great on here. Even the MK community is sharing how well Mk runs on the portal FoH and upgrade your WiFi
you can see the input lag, yikes
Its funny that all the people bashing this are people whove never tried remote play.
I dont know anyone who has bought it and said its a bad device.
Sure, we can all agree that Sony could have put more in there, like native media apps and a web browser, and even given people the option of bluetooth (even if id never use laggy bluetooth for gaming)
But ultimately, it acheives what its supposed to and does it very well.
What’s up with everyone calling routers “rooters”?
Being an English speaking Englishman. We pronounce route & router as it should be pronounced. Like 'Routine'. It's because the Vowel after the 'out' changes the sound! 😘
I think the biggest problem with this device is that a surprising amount of consumers think this is the new PSP/PS Vita when Sony made it clear from the start that it wasn’t
I just looked it up & it says that the portal is not hdr
Good research!
It looks amazing and the brightness is very good despite it!
@@ItsSamuelJones yea im thinking of getting 1 but not available in Australia till February
I enjoyed this video and it showed me why I don't need to buy this! :) Keep up the good work
Glad I could be of service 🙌🏼
So I was fortunate to get one on release day and was so excited because I have a very similar situation as you. Thank you for explaining it the way you did because now I can share that. It's probably my favorite accessory from Playstation.
I hate it, I got it for Christmas and the lag is so crazy and unreal. I feel like throwing it at my wall and screaming.
No a's figure only a piece bar
Must have if you got ps5
What a waste of resources making this product
Nuff said 💜
Firstly the HD lcd screen puts me off, I mean nobody buys a ps5 to play games in hd (it's not hdr by the way).
[Next as its streaming games it can look and play badly the more that's going on for instance playing a single player game that's not graphically glorious with a fairly empty world it's fine but a game like say dying light 2 or destiny2 with friends it's terrible. Then there is the terrible battery life of around 4 hours.]
I think as beneficial as this device would be for me I will wait a few years until a pro version comes out.
[ ......... ] = opinions based on the hundreds of other reviews on the net and game comparison vids
Be OK if you actually could buy one !!!
Ok now watch Wulf Denn's video review on this next and you'll see how "good" it really is
Don’t need to. I have hands on experience of my own!
It's about value. It's not about people not understanding, it's about Sony charging $200 for a streaming only device that doesn't even support Bluetooth or a functioning web browser. Too many people saying "well it allows me to game away from the TV." So does a smartphone with a Backbone streaming from PS5. So does a laptop streaming from PS5, so does a Steam Deck streaming from PS5. Portal doesn't make any sense in 2023 specifically because of its limitations. Sony copied WiiU and screwed it up. Portal has limitations that don't exist on hardware many gamers already own that can achieve the same function. Trying to justify this device at $200 in this era would be laughable if it wasn't so sad.
$200 is just buying a round of drinks for your buds…
"so does a smartphone"
End of the discussion, don't even need to further read your comment.
Just another I don't see the point so you must be the same people.
Ow my phone can do the same and even better than tv, why would I need a big size display tv?
Oh my phone can do the same thing, why do I need a big Android tablet?
Oh my normal small phone can do the same thing, why do I need a flip phone
Ow my tv can do the same thing, why would I need a projector
In all of your examples, the portal is the cheapest option for remote play. Just saying.
I get your points, the issue we have is the Duel Sense Edge controller accessory is £210, so the Portal being a fully fleshed out Duel Sense and a screen for £199 isn't so bad, obv £150 would be ideal for me. The Portal does the same as other remote devices just better and more comfortable, if anything we are paying for the comfort of the duel sense features and a beautiful 8inch tablet screen. But if you consider you can play your entire PS game library with full duel sense features, more or less anywhere with an a solid internet connection, with wiggle room for improvements like cloud gaming potentially its actually not too bad. The lack of Bluetooth pissed me off though but then the PS5 doesn't use Bluetooth directly without a usb dongle connected but even that doesn't work on the Portal so yeah meh 😅
Bro I really feel you on a logical level
PSP growing up and being able to game wherever in my house amazing, I didn’t have a smart phone growing up so the web browser on PSP was amazing I have an iPhone now, it’s not for everybody but I know that I didn’t always want to sit in my gaming chair and desk to play games and this makes it so I can do that in style
So logic yea , emotion and nostalgia and comfort ooohwwweeee as a fellow gamer im having a great time :))))
I still prefer my PSVita
Looks good but I'm not getting a PS5 just to get this but then again I'm not a massive gamer anymore.
The not native Bluetooth headphone support is a deal breaker
Yeah I forgot to mention that. Not great tbh.
Not for me as I wear wired. But I can fully understand your reasoning. They do some strange things sometimes.
Sony be taking a page out of apples playbook
Or just buy a aux Bluetooth adapter
I wished the portal was like the WiiU controller
It's like Vita but without a brain, just remote play, Vita has better features than than split controller glued on a screen. and I know they just need to add another program for the vita to remotely play with the ps5 but they chose to make a thing that will just be forgotten in a few months.
Dad 🙋🏽♂️.
awsome video
Thank you!
Some of the stuff you have said its blatantly false just making stuff up for no reason
The fact we need 300 different videos every week to explain the same shit and people still don't get it. Why waste your time?
What makes you say they wouldn't be able to fit the guts of a ps5 into a handheld? Is that an assumption, or is there some data behind it? The steam deck has the guts of a PC, so my assumption would be that a PS5 can achieve the same.
Wouldn’t have the same power and efficiency as the ps5 requires large fans and heatsinks to operate at a high level. There are graphics cards bigger than a steam deck
iHazTastyPancakes
The fact this runs over wifi, the fact you have to have crazy good wifi & my experience with trying to use PS remote play makes me completely turned off by this.
Your connection is only as good as your weakest source, so unless you have fucking CRAZY hotspot speeds or friends with crazy good wifi, you are not gonna have a good time at all....
What a garbage system 🤢
Such a lame piece of hardware. What is this 2002?
Good news….just turn around and play a good system….Quest 3 🏆
WTH is a WiFi Rooter
It's how us brits pronounce Router.