What's the point of PS5 portal?

The PlayStation Portal is a unique handheld system that lets you stream your PS5 games from your console so you can play on the go. Though it works well, its appeal is limited since it requires a PS5 and Wi-Fi to operate.
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Is the PlayStation Portal worth getting?

The good outweighs the bad, and the ease with which I can play games I've wanted to for so long without disrupting the household as much makes anything negative worth it. If you've been considering picking up a PlayStation Portal, my suggestion is to do it.
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What is the point of airplane mode on the PS Portal?

This thing has an Airplane Mode. Why? It's a paperweight without Wi-Fi. It doesn't play any games or media off of local storage — it doesn't even tell you how much internal storage it has — and it doesn't stream any content that isn't beamed to it from your PS5.
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How do you use the portal on PS5?

On the home screen of your PS Portal, tap the portal or press the cross button. Your PS Portal connects with the PS5 console you used previously, and Remote Play starts. Your PS Portal won't be able to search and connect to your PS5 console if it's been a while since you last signed in.
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What PlayStation Portal can do?

PlayStation Portal™ Remote Player is a purpose-built device dedicated to delivering an incredible remote play experience. That means you can turn it on, press a button to connect to your PS5 console and get right to playing with remarkable speed.
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Is PS5 portal worth it?

Priced at $200, it's definitely worth the money for those who live in a home with one television or are looking to play their favorite PS5 games in bed. When it comes to uses beyond the home, internet connection speeds will ultimately determine how enjoyable the PS Portal experience is.
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Why is PlayStation Portal so popular?

Review: PlayStation Portal. It's an inexpensive way to play your PS5 games on the go—as long as you have strong Wi-Fi. Streaming works remarkably well. Controller is nearly identical to typical DualSense controller, and comfy.
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Can you use a PS5 portal without a PS5?

Does the PlayStation Portal Need a PS5? You definitely need a PS5 to use a PlayStation Portal. More than that, you need them to be on the same Wi-Fi network and in reasonable proximity because of just how the portable system works. That means the PlayStation Portal isn't meant to really be played away from home.
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Can you play PS5 portal away from home?

While your home Wi-Fi network represents a great option to use PlayStation Portal™ Remote Player because you have control over the quality of your own home Wi-Fi, it is not required. PlayStation Portal™ Remote Player can also be played wherever you have access to broadband internet Wi-Fi with at least 5Mbps for use*.
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Can I turn on PS5 with portal?

The Portal lets you remotely access your PS5, interacting with it through the screen and controls from anywhere within range of your Wi-Fi network as if you were playing with the console directly. If your PS5 is off, the Portal can even turn it on with the correct setting enabled.
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Does the PlayStation Portal have sound?

Audio choices are limited

The speakers on the Portal are fine, but for headphones, you'll either need to plug in something wired via the 3.5mm jack or use Sony's proprietary Pulse earbuds or over-ear headphones for wireless connectivity. It's annoying that regular Bluetooth audio isn't supported.
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Can you play offline on PS Portal?

PS Portal will technically work anywhere, as long as you have an Internet connection. This is because Remote Play requires Internet in order to stream gameplay to the device.
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Is Portal 3 going to be a thing?

Nope. Valve appears to be transitioning away from games in general. The next thing I would expect ffom them gamewise would be a core engine update in one of their 3 big games, which DOTA 2 is already using Source 2, and a new CS:GO, TF2, or DOTA, and not until those stop bringing in cash through the market. And really.
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Can the PS Portal be used as a controller?

You can also use the PlayStation Portal as a regular controller, but I don't know why you'd want to. The screen can't be turned off, so you're just playing remote-play with your TV turned on. Also, why use a bigger, heavier controller when chances are you have at least one DualSense kicking around anyway?
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Should you start with Portal 1 or 2?

Portal 2 does heavily rely on the player having played the original game, and you'll appreciate all the changes even more after playing through the original. While there's always been a debate amongst fans which of the two titles is better, my personal preference has always been Portal 1.
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Can you play PS Portal while PS5 is in rest mode?

To start PS Remote Play while your PS5 console is in rest mode, select Settings > System > Power Saving > Features Available in Rest Mode. Then select the checkboxes for Stay Connected to the Internet and Enable Turning on PS5 from Network.
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Does PS Portal work on hotel Wi-Fi?

Thankfully, with the help of MAC address spoofing, there are several ways to connect a PlayStation Portal to hotel WiFi despite the console not having a web browser.
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How much is the PS Portal?

Right now, you can get your hands on the PS Portal for the PS5 for about $244 at StockX — at the time of publishing. Meanwhile, Amazon and Walmart both have devices available for $321 from third-party sellers.
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Can you use PlayStation Portal on a plane?

The PlayStation Portal actually works well on airplane.
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What games can you play on PlayStation Portal?

Some folks have been wondering what games you can play on Portal given it's a streaming PS5 accessory. The answer is deceptively simple: any PS5 game. This is because the Portal mirrors - or acts as a 'portal' to - your PS5 so any game installed on your console can be played on the device!
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What is the best upload speed for PlayStation Portal?

As a standard, we recommend a high-speed connection with upload and download speeds of at least 5 Mbps. For best performance, we recommend a high-speed connection with upload and download speeds of at least 15 Mbps. Make sure the Wi-Fi connection(s) are stable.
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Is Portal or Portal 2 better?

It's a good game, for sure. Certainly better than average. But where Portal was a great game -- small, but perfectly formed -- its sequel is merely very good. Now see, I'm a Portal fan, so I'm a bit biased, but I would bump both up a rung: Portal 1 was a virtually perfect game, and Portal 2 is a great one.
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Why do people like Portal 2 so much?

Portal 2 has very good visuals, in the focus environments it provides the player though never puts any more attention to it than they need to. More importantly, the decision to keep the game at it's short 6 hour length allows for the story to pace smoothly, the prospect of replaying it (hell, even finishing it) viable.
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Why is Portal so great?

Portal was acclaimed as one of the most original games of 2007, despite some criticism for its short duration. It received praise for its originality, unique gameplay and a dark story and sense of comedy.
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