Summary
ThePlayStation Portalwill reportedly soon be released in black, according to a reliable industry insider. The device, which cannot play games natively but does allow users to stream games directly from their PlayStation 5 or from the cloud with a PS Plus Premium subscription, is currently only available in white or in the classic PlayStation grey thanks to a limited edition 30th anniversary model, but a new rumor suggests thePlayStation Portalcould be getting a fresh lick of paint.
PlayStation Portal Reportedly Being Released in Black
Despite the recent reports thatSony is developing a new PlayStation handheld device, the studio is rumored to be gearing up to release a black version of the PlayStation Portal. This comes fromDealabs reporter billbil-kun, who has a reliable track record when it comes to new hardware releases. According to the insider’s report, quantities for the black PlayStation Portal will be limited at release, meaning stock shortages are to be expected. It is also claimed that the price will remain the same ($199.99 USD / £199.99 GBP) and will be available in Europe, North America, and “other regions of the world.”
While the color scheme of the PlayStation 5 and its accompanying accessories have all been white, the company has gone on to release numerous different color variants later down the line, such as a variety of PlayStation 5 faceplates, Dualsense controllers, and more. So while a new color for the PlayStation Portal has yet to be officially confirmed by Sony, it wouldn’t come as much of a surprise given the track record for other pieces of hardware. ThePlayStation Portal has also been a big hit for Sony, so releasing a new color would be a great way to continue the device’s success.
A separatereport from Dealabsearlier this week also claimed that Sony is planning to release a black version of itscustomizable DualSense Edge controller, as well as other accessories such as the Pulse Elite wireless headset and Pulse Explore wireless headphones. It’s claimed that they should be released “within a month,” but it’s unclear if the same can be said for the new black PlayStation Portal.
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.
