Summary
ThePlayStation Portalhas received a new system update that adds support for cloud streaming for select PS5 games, but the feature itself is still in beta. At launch, thePlayStation Portalallowed users to stream their PlayStation 5 games directly to the handheld device from anywhere in the world, as long as both devices had a stable internet connection. Now, thanks to the handheld device’s latest update, fans can stream certain games straight to the Portal without the need for a PS5 console, but a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription is required.
Unfortunately, Sony’s latest handheld device doesn’t allow users to play games natively like the good old days of the PlayStation Portable. But it didn’t take long for engineers tohack the PlayStation Portal and play PSP gameswithout the need for a PlayStation 5. Although Sony has since patched the hack, the Portal is about to become a whole lot more enticing thanks to a new system update that adds a highly requested cloud streaming feature.
PlayStation Portal Update Adds Cloud Streaming
ThePlayStation Portal has received various updatessince its release, but the most recent one is sure to be its biggest yet. According to Sony, users will be able to stream over 120 PS5 games from the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, includingMarvel’s Spider-Man,Ghost of Tsushima,Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and many more. The new cloud streaming feature will support up to 1080p at 60 FPS with all of the usual DualSense controller features, such as haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, motion sensor, touchpad, and more.
For those who want to make use ofPlayStation Plus Premium’s cloud streamingon the PlayStation Portal, users will need a Wi-Fi connection with a minimum of 5Mbps upload and download speed, as well as a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription. To access the beta feature, simply update the PlayStation Portal to the latest system software, open the “Quick Menu” and navigate to “Settings.” From here, select the “Cloud Streaming (Beta)” option and turn the feature on. A new option will then appear on the home screen of the PlayStation Portal that allows the user to access games via cloud streaming.
PlayStation Portal
While not exactly a PSP successor, the PlayStation Portal solves an age-old issue of having to share one TV in a household. This remote play device allows users to stream whatever is happening on their PlayStation 5’s directly to the large 8-inch 1080p LCD screen. What makes the PlayStation Portal unique is that it comes packed with all the advanced technology of the DualSense wireless controller, such as adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. One downside is that it doesn’t feature Bluetooth support for wireless audio, but it does work with the PlayStation Pulse earbuds and headset, while also sporting a 3.5mm audio jack for wired audio.
