I just bought my yesterday 11/23/2024, Saturday. I purchased it at Target. I'm a Target Circle member so it was ten dollars off. I paid 189! The streaming is impeccable. The screen is so beautiful . I wanted to buy one for so long, but didn't see the sense in it until I heard of this update. It was nearly sold out when I picked it up. Target only had four left. I'm making three payments of 70 dollars, not too bad. The sound from the speakers is great. I use my high profile headphones and sounds amazing. I have the Steam Deck and now the PlayStation portal. Even with the negative reviews on UA-cam, I saw so much potential in this hand held. I don't understand the short sightness of the content creators. Everyone made such a big deal on the price. It's 199! If you can afford a PS5 you can afford a PS5 Portal. It's worth the money as it is now.
Really happy you’re enjoying the Portal! I’ve been so conflicted with portal generally speaking but largely I do enjoy the device a ton. I’m workshopping a video on my complete thoughts on it but to me (as I said in this video) I still think the portal isn’t a HARD recommend because it’s experience is so predicated on factors outside of your control. However is you have the perfect conditions, it’s really a PS5 in your hands it’s incredible as you stated. Appreciate the comment and I hope you stick around the channel! - Kevin
@@PSSourceVids I'm a writer and working on my first novel. Playing video games is nearly zero. But if I'm stuck on the progress on my book, it's nice to grab my Portal and play. Great video. Hey, everything in life has its limits. It would be exciting to see what the future holds. Sony is smart in waiting for Christmas to pop this update. Great marking
Honestly it didn't really deserve any praise. Nobody was asking for a strictly remote play device. Complaining about the price had absolutely nothing to do with what you can afford or not, it is about the value and what you are getting with your hard earned (or not) cash. Some of that comes off like a child posted it. I can assure you, if cloud gaming was available at launch there would have been much, much less negative reaction. Why pay hundreds of dollars for something we can do with a smartphone and a PS4? Good question me thinks.
@ yes you can play it without ps5 but it’ll only let you access psn premium games there is a slight delay when there are like multiple people on the internet or have games downloading at the same time as trying to play them but the frame rate always goes back the same it’s a wonderful device just make sure to have your ps5 console plugged into the Ethernet
Dope coverage as always 👊🏿. I just wish they went all in and just made a fully handheld device to bring us back to the PSP era. Coz the portal is mad dope but is so niche because of those outside factors we can't control like being beholden to connectivity and stuff when you're actually tryna use it out and about outside as a standalone device rather than just something to use at home when you don't wanna use the main console.
100% agree on PS Portal being reliant on outside factors out of your control. A standalone device is definitely coming though... if rumors are true. Thanks as always king. - Kevin
@@PSSourceVidsYeah, coz it works smoothly when we at the comfort of our homes but becomes a drag if you tryna use it out and about if it's not a native device where for example you won't have to be reliant on an internet connection for those single player titles. Yeah hopefully the rumours are true, coz if they make a native handheld again then that's a day one purchase for me🙌🏿💥🔥. Coz a native handheld basically eliminates all the cons of the portal that make the average buyer hesitant.
it would still be great if Sony made a portal into which it would be possible to put a sim card and not have to deal with a mobile hotspot from my mobile. Just put the data sim card in the portal like memory cards. I know, I probably want too much, but it would be great
I bought a 30th edition with intention to try and sell, but after this update...wow, its the hottest device of the season now! 1 major downside is that whenever you want to turn screen off, even temporarily, it closes the game completely, so you have to save more often than the autosave usually manages.
But if you have a ps5 already this update is pointless 😂 this is only for those that want a PlayStation on the go. Only have access to limited titles at the moment. With remote playing on the portal if you own a ps5 will never use the cloud service. This update is for people that don’t even have a PlayStation and maybe want to try it out with paying a premium. Because remember it’s only 60fps and 1080p 😂 Hell I think it’s 60fps wouldn’t be surprised if it’s only 30fps 😂
It’s way better than remote play. I can now delete dying light 2 and just cloud steam it, the quality looks amazing absolutely no lag even though I do get lag with remote play and resolution definitely better too
Great review dude. I have a question regarding wether or not i can buy 2 portals for my kids? Will this cause problems with accounts? I have a ps5 with premium sub but how would the second ps portal connect, will i have to buy a second subscription and set up a second account? Thanks
I have a question i currently do not own a ps5 can i still get the portal now and will it work with this new streaming with out me owning a ps5 ? i currently only own a ps4 pro
It will work, you just need to have a PS Plus Premium subscription and the Portal will be completely independent from your PS5/4. I already tested and i was running different games at the same time on my PS5 and my Portal. BTW, i live in a country not supported and works to me because my account has 🇺🇸 address.
Since the screen is generally small (in comparison to a monitor or TV), the difference will be less pronounceable but 1080p is definitely better than 720p. 720p just doesn’t look as bad on a small screen, I hope you enjoyed the video! - Kevin
@@MarkWatson-ls6ufit’s only available if you have it downloaded on your PS5 you can play it through remote play if you don’t own a PS5 only the games available on PS+ will be playable
Ima try once I charge mines.. just got mine today.. I was setting it up and I realized I only had one bar of charge left.. can’t wait to jump into and see what the portal can do from my own pov..
Question how do i get out of the game back to the library when streaming? When i press home button doesnt do anything so i need to put portal to rest so i can get out of current streaming to library.
I have premium, and a lot of these portal videos I've been watching they have been saying there is Ghost of Tsuahima and Miles Morales, however I can't see these on the portal?
I bought the portal thinking that i would be able to use it while i'm on a plane or travelling but i realised that it needs WIFI and even if it has WIFI while i'm far the WIFI needs to be powerful and even though i have powerful WIFI the gameplay still lags so i just use it as a 3rd controller.
Actually though. I almost want to just get the PS Link buds to talk about it on the channel but man, it’s ridiculous that I can’t use my AirPods. Thanks for the comment! - Kevin
As long as you’re streaming on the cloud streaming beta yeah, not if your wanting too stream your ps5 screen, tried it today while my wife played on the tv worked for me!
THIS IS WHAT THE DEVICE SHOULD HAVE BEEN FROM THE START. Just needs to replace the horrible speakers. ALSO THEY SHOULD INCLUDE WIRELESS SERVICE TO TAKE IT ANYWHERE. Similar to an iPad from a phone company. It can have its own wireless network no WiFi needed
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Or you can buy a book, and take it anywhere for free.
I just got the portal today. It won’t let me get access to the streaming beta. It stays with the blurry circle on screen and nothing really ever happens. I can still stream from my PS5 PRO and I do have PSplus premium. Anybody having the same issue?
I been a PlayStation plus member from day one. PlayStation have terrible cloud library over the many years . Even now by the look of the beta, the choices of the games library is still terrible. No surprised. There are some good games like 5 to 10 out of 120+ . But most of the good ones I already owned way before it was available on the plus. If it was possible to stream our purchased games in the cloud, that would be the biggest winner. Since putting the PS5 on rest mode nonstop everyday all day must be unhealthy for the poor machine
If I own a ps5 and I get a ps portal can my son play Fortnite on the ps5 and my daughter play one of the 120 cloud games at the same time on the same ps account??
Now try ge force now ultimate and pretty much unrecognizable to a local console lol cloud is yhe future but xbox and PlayStation to far behind ge force now
I just bought my yesterday 11/23/2024, Saturday. I purchased it at Target. I'm a Target Circle member so it was ten dollars off. I paid 189!
The streaming is impeccable. The screen is so beautiful . I wanted to buy one for so long, but didn't see the sense in it until I heard of this update. It was nearly sold out when I picked it up. Target only had four left.
I'm making three payments of 70 dollars, not too bad.
The sound from the speakers is great. I use my high profile headphones and sounds amazing.
I have the Steam Deck and now the PlayStation portal.
Even with the negative reviews on UA-cam, I saw so much potential in this hand held. I don't understand the short sightness of the content creators.
Everyone made such a big deal on the price. It's 199! If you can afford a PS5 you can afford a PS5 Portal.
It's worth the money as it is now.
Really happy you’re enjoying the Portal! I’ve been so conflicted with portal generally speaking but largely I do enjoy the device a ton. I’m workshopping a video on my complete thoughts on it but to me (as I said in this video) I still think the portal isn’t a HARD recommend because it’s experience is so predicated on factors outside of your control. However is you have the perfect conditions, it’s really a PS5 in your hands it’s incredible as you stated. Appreciate the comment and I hope you stick around the channel! - Kevin
@@PSSourceVids I'm a writer and working on my first novel. Playing video games is nearly zero. But if I'm stuck on the progress on my book, it's nice to grab my Portal and play.
Great video. Hey, everything in life has its limits. It would be exciting to see what the future holds. Sony is smart in waiting for Christmas to pop this update. Great marking
Honestly it didn't really deserve any praise. Nobody was asking for a strictly remote play device. Complaining about the price had absolutely nothing to do with what you can afford or not, it is about the value and what you are getting with your hard earned (or not) cash. Some of that comes off like a child posted it. I can assure you, if cloud gaming was available at launch there would have been much, much less negative reaction. Why pay hundreds of dollars for something we can do with a smartphone and a PS4? Good question me thinks.
I was skeptical but when I got it, the Portal was legit
Same loving the portal had it for 2 weeks now been streaming cod vanguard like crazy
Is there any type of input lag or fps dropping? So no need to buy ps5 just need psn+ ?
@ yes you can play it without ps5 but it’ll only let you access psn premium games there is a slight delay when there are like multiple people on the internet or have games downloading at the same time as trying to play them but the frame rate always goes back the same it’s a wonderful device just make sure to have your ps5 console plugged into the Ethernet
Dope coverage as always 👊🏿. I just wish they went all in and just made a fully handheld device to bring us back to the PSP era.
Coz the portal is mad dope but is so niche because of those outside factors we can't control like being beholden to connectivity and stuff when you're actually tryna use it out and about outside as a standalone device rather than just something to use at home when you don't wanna use the main console.
100% agree on PS Portal being reliant on outside factors out of your control. A standalone device is definitely coming though... if rumors are true. Thanks as always king. - Kevin
@@PSSourceVidsYeah, coz it works smoothly when we at the comfort of our homes but becomes a drag if you tryna use it out and about if it's not a native device where for example you won't have to be reliant on an internet connection for those single player titles.
Yeah hopefully the rumours are true, coz if they make a native handheld again then that's a day one purchase for me🙌🏿💥🔥. Coz a native handheld basically eliminates all the cons of the portal that make the average buyer hesitant.
it would still be great if Sony made a portal into which it would be possible to put a sim card and not have to deal with a mobile hotspot from my mobile. Just put the data sim card in the portal like memory cards. I know, I probably want too much, but it would be great
I bought a 30th edition with intention to try and sell, but after this update...wow, its the hottest device of the season now!
1 major downside is that whenever you want to turn screen off, even temporarily, it closes the game completely, so you have to save more often than the autosave usually manages.
Now Sony make a black edition
If only 😭😭😭 appreciate the comment! - Kevin
I have a black rubber skin on mine and it looks black.. very dope stealthy type look.
Papa you convinced me to buy one
Now we just need to be able to add DAta with verizon or tmobile so we can take on the road
So glad I got one in the early phases where people were selling them. I got one like new for 100 bucks. Glad I invested.
But if you have a ps5 already this update is pointless 😂 this is only for those that want a PlayStation on the go. Only have access to limited titles at the moment. With remote playing on the portal if you own a ps5 will never use the cloud service. This update is for people that don’t even have a PlayStation and maybe want to try it out with paying a premium. Because remember it’s only 60fps and 1080p 😂 Hell I think it’s 60fps wouldn’t be surprised if it’s only 30fps 😂
You have a valid point but I take it on the go. And 100 couldn’t turn it down.
It’s way better than remote play. I can now delete dying light 2 and just cloud steam it, the quality looks amazing absolutely no lag even though I do get lag with remote play and resolution definitely better too
A next gen portal pro with cellular ,big memory would be cool and to use it as a tablet as well
Should i buy it chat??
Man that is the question 😅got it in my amazon cart now 😂
@ If i walk out of my target with one tomorrow then so be it 😭
Great review dude. I have a question regarding wether or not i can buy 2 portals for my kids? Will this cause problems with accounts? I have a ps5 with premium sub but how would the second ps portal connect, will i have to buy a second subscription and set up a second account? Thanks
Sadly for other regions like Singapore, this isn't supported
malaysia also..huhu
its still in beta in select countries
Change your address
I have a question i currently do not own a ps5 can i still get the portal now and will it work with this new streaming with out me owning a ps5 ? i currently only own a ps4 pro
It will work, you just need to have a PS Plus Premium subscription and the Portal will be completely independent from your PS5/4. I already tested and i was running different games at the same time on my PS5 and my Portal. BTW, i live in a country not supported and works to me because my account has 🇺🇸 address.
@@julioalbertoconcepcionlavi7481 thank you
I had mine sitting in the box, not no more
Definitely worth checking out now for sure! Thanks for watching the video I hope you found it enjoyable and informative. - Kevin
What about online gaming? Is it worth the buy or has it got input lag?
so if i put a premium thing on my ps4 and link the account with the playstation portal when it makes you sign into a account will that work?
Yes, you just need a premium subscription. No PS5 needed
@ thx
If I get the ps premium audition with my ps4 would I be able to update the portal
for me locked behind an expensive paywall😮💨
Bruh the audio for me if I go half way down it’s silent can’t hear a thing, the one click it’s just “kinda loud” then “loud” then “loudest”😂😂😂
Nice
Is there a big noticeable difference between 1080 and 720?
Since the screen is generally small (in comparison to a monitor or TV), the difference will be less pronounceable but 1080p is definitely better than 720p. 720p just doesn’t look as bad on a small screen, I hope you enjoyed the video! - Kevin
🔥🔥🔥
how does it perform outside your house using mobile data? Is it close to native?
We will be testing that soon! Appreciate you watching the video! - Kevin
@@PSSourceVids thanx for reply...you're welcome sir!
Can you play things like Roblox on it looking to buy my son one for Xmas and he plays that a lot on a phone cheers
@@MarkWatson-ls6ufit’s only available if you have it downloaded on your PS5 you can play it through remote play if you don’t own a PS5 only the games available on PS+ will be playable
Do some one now when you put dvd or bleuray cd in your playstation 5 that you can watch the movie on your playstation portal ?????
Ima try once I charge mines.. just got mine today.. I was setting it up and I realized I only had one bar of charge left.. can’t wait to jump into and see what the portal can do from my own pov..
Question how do i get out of the game back to the library when streaming? When i press home button doesnt do anything so i need to put portal to rest so i can get out of current streaming to library.
I have premium, and a lot of these portal videos I've been watching they have been saying there is Ghost of Tsuahima and Miles Morales, however I can't see these on the portal?
Its there .
@ not on mine they aren't. Very strange.
I bought the portal thinking that i would be able to use it while i'm on a plane or travelling but i realised that it needs WIFI and even if it has WIFI while i'm far the WIFI needs to be powerful and even though i have powerful WIFI the gameplay still lags so i just use it as a 3rd controller.
Beautiful device but every game I tried returned "Something went wrong". Every game. Spent an hour getting refund for sub. Returning to Amazon.
Is there poe2?...if yes, i ll buy it
Not for people outside US or Europe 👎
The overall scope of the what?
Now just give us Bluetooth 😒
Actually though. I almost want to just get the PS Link buds to talk about it on the channel but man, it’s ridiculous that I can’t use my AirPods. Thanks for the comment! - Kevin
@PSSourceVids well they're not that expensive on ebay.
So can it now be played on its own if someone is playing the ps5 at the same time ?
No the PS5 can’t be used when the portal is using streaming (very weird IMO) I saw it on X but should’ve included that in the video. - Kevin
Yes it can. You just have to be signed into a different psn account, and some one can play the ps5, and you streaming on the portal
Is someone able to play the PS5 on the tv and then you play your portal elsewhere on the house? Can you do that? Somebody now?
As long as you’re streaming on the cloud streaming beta yeah, not if your wanting too stream your ps5 screen, tried it today while my wife played on the tv worked for me!
THIS IS WHAT THE DEVICE SHOULD HAVE BEEN FROM THE START. Just needs to replace the horrible speakers. ALSO THEY SHOULD INCLUDE WIRELESS SERVICE TO TAKE IT ANYWHERE. Similar to an iPad from a phone company. It can have its own wireless network no WiFi needed
Or you can buy a book, and take it anywhere for free.
I just got the portal today. It won’t let me get access to the streaming beta. It stays with the blurry circle on screen and nothing really ever happens. I can still stream from my PS5 PRO and I do have PSplus premium. Anybody having the same issue?
You have to turn it on bro go to the settings
A cloud based handheld where you can’t physically own your games?
Nah, that’s a hard pass for me, thanks. Already got burned by the PSP Go
So you mean I dont have to buy a ps5 for this?
Not to stream
PlayStation should come again 😢😢😢, you can’t stream games Whiles the console is been used
If I Shine up for PlayShation Plush, would it be Shilly of me to Shay it's better than Game Pash?
I been a PlayStation plus member from day one. PlayStation have terrible cloud library over the many years . Even now by the look of the beta, the choices of the games library is still terrible. No surprised. There are some good games like 5 to 10 out of 120+ . But most of the good ones I already owned way before it was available on the plus. If it was possible to stream our purchased games in the cloud, that would be the biggest winner. Since putting the PS5 on rest mode nonstop everyday all day must be unhealthy for the poor machine
I agree terrible games
The beta release of cloud streaming is limited to the 120 or so titles for now.
PS5 is still required
No
No
@@RP-wh2hh Sorry... yes. You still need a PS5 for the first initiation of the Portal.
If I own a ps5 and I get a ps portal can my son play Fortnite on the ps5 and my daughter play one of the 120 cloud games at the same time on the same ps account??
Now try ge force now ultimate and pretty much unrecognizable to a local console lol cloud is yhe future but xbox and PlayStation to far behind ge force now
Playdation Pordal 😂
Nah that’s crazy 💀💀💀 I hope you enjoyed the video nonetheless! - Kevin
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