MatrixReloaded101
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This thing will be sold out during the holidays. It will be very appealing to the causals who don't care about lag and just want to game without having to worry about using the TV.
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Playstation Portal reviews
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This thing will be sold out during the holidays. It will be very appealing to the causals who don't care about lag and just want to game without having to worry about using the TV.
NeoIkaruGAF
Gold Member
A cheap TV for the kids to watch SpongeBob on would probably cost less than this, if that's what makes one want a Portal. Just admit you want the new shiny toy, guys. It's a gaming forum after all. We understand.
I like that when Hollow Knight came out on Switch the input lag was deemed unacceptable and borderline unplayable by some, but the lag on the Portal is apparently perfectly fine even if it looks a bit worse.
Time will tell how successful this will be... let's wait and see.
I like that when Hollow Knight came out on Switch the input lag was deemed unacceptable and borderline unplayable by some, but the lag on the Portal is apparently perfectly fine even if it looks a bit worse.
Time will tell how successful this will be... let's wait and see.
demigod
Member
Don’t worry, it’ll sell more than your precious Asus Ally.
ShadyAcshuns
Member
IF it sells out, it'll be because of the fucking scalpers, or low production for the holidays.
HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
Couldn't possibly be because some people actually want something you don't want, right?
ShadyAcshuns
Member
Some people? Sure. Mass appeal for an obviously niche product? Doubt.
fran.fernandez
Member
Looks good…. Never thought it would be sold out so I was waiting reviews to buy one… 
HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
Maybe
If there isn't a mass appeal then scalpers will loose their asses if thats who is scooping them up
Justin9mm
Member
I say this as a fan of Sony in general. Did ppl not see the writing on the wall ages ago? They have been putting their foot in any revenue stream they can since the PS5.
The consumer laps up everything PlayStation. From the over priced Dualsense Edge, the different tier headphones, the overly expensive earbuds, their unnecessary overpriced monitor. It's all overpriced shit for consumers who either don't know any better or have some sort of FOMO or just need to have every accessory they put out.
Their greed knows no bounds. Their ego has been riding sky high since the PS5. Even their Plus tiers have gone to shit and increased price significantly.
It's funny, I can buy a second used digital PS5 for cheaper than the retail price of this PlayStation Portal.
The consumer laps up everything PlayStation. From the over priced Dualsense Edge, the different tier headphones, the overly expensive earbuds, their unnecessary overpriced monitor. It's all overpriced shit for consumers who either don't know any better or have some sort of FOMO or just need to have every accessory they put out.
Their greed knows no bounds. Their ego has been riding sky high since the PS5. Even their Plus tiers have gone to shit and increased price significantly.
It's funny, I can buy a second used digital PS5 for cheaper than the retail price of this PlayStation Portal.
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ShadyAcshuns
Member
That would be sweet. This product is appealing to me as well, but I'm gonna see how well it does before I jump in. I was able to pick up a Vita tv for $40.
Quantum253
Member
Interested, but going to wait to hear from someone who drops 200+ on it to see if it's really worth the cost. At this point most pre release reviews are like paid sponsors.
demigod
Member
I bought one, I blameI say this as a fan of Sony in general. Did ppl not see the writing on the wall ages ago? They have been putting their foot in any revenue stream they can since the PS5.
The consumer laps up everything PlayStation. From the over priced Dualsense Edge, the different tier headphones, the overly expensive earbuds, their unnecessary overpriced monitor. It's all overpriced shit for consumers who either don't know any better or have some sort of FOMO or just need to have every accessory they put out.
Their greed knows no bounds. Their ego has been riding sky high since the PS5. Even their Plus tiers have gone to shit and increased price significantly.
It's funny, I can buy a second used digital PS5 for cheaper than the retail price of this PlayStation Portal.
HeisenbergFX4
. Come to think of it, he might be Jim Ryan himself.
balls of snow
Member
Yep I get 5~ hours streaming ps5 to steamdeck. Around 7.5 watts so
40Whr /7.5 = 5.3 hours
FrankWza
Member
The switch now supports bluetooth but did not for the majority of its life cycle. It required an adapter. There is no mandatory proprietary audio connection like the Vita cards were so that comparison makes zero sense. The Portal has a 3.5 jack which makes it easily compatible with Bluetooth by adding an adapter. You're so appalled by $200 it's clouding your judgment. You're praying for it to fail. It's $200. Get a grip.Funny how you were just saying reviewers were being paid to hate on this device. Is someone paying YOU for these braindead takes? Brilliant decision to not support bluetooth. Just like the vita not supporting SD cards was a good move.
Switch supports bluetooth btw.
If you're going to call people braindead come with something better.
THE DUCK
voted poster of the decade by bots
Mine just shipped, should have hands on tommorow or weds, see if the rubber hits the road.
For those you calling this a niche product and will fail as a result, I don't remember seeing you in the psvr2 threads saying the same, why is that?
For those you calling this a niche product and will fail as a result, I don't remember seeing you in the psvr2 threads saying the same, why is that?
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midnightAI
Member
You can? Where? If I can do that I can flip em and make at least £100 per consoleI say this as a fan of Sony in general. Did ppl not see the writing on the wall ages ago? They have been putting their foot in any revenue stream they can since the PS5.
The consumer laps up everything PlayStation. From the over priced Dualsense Edge, the different tier headphones, the overly expensive earbuds, their unnecessary overpriced monitor. It's all overpriced shit for consumers who either don't know any better or have some sort of FOMO or just need to have every accessory they put out.
Their greed knows no bounds. Their ego has been riding sky high since the PS5. Even their Plus tiers have gone to shit and increased price significantly.
It's funny, I can buy a second used digital PS5 for cheaper than the retail price of this PlayStation Portal.
I said it was going to flop if it didn’t launch with could gaming. Seems like it would flop even if it had it.
GeForce now on stream deck is pretty much flawless for me. Better graphics too. Plus cheaper.
Sony really goofed on this one, they could have made a PS Vita 2 and owned the growing market.
GeForce now on stream deck is pretty much flawless for me. Better graphics too. Plus cheaper.
Sony really goofed on this one, they could have made a PS Vita 2 and owned the growing market.
FrankWza
Member
We have people waiting for the $50 drop to Vita TV prices. Someone said he is going to buy it and wait until it's a collectors item so they can sell it after it's discontinued. Ever wonder who was selling hoarded toilet paper during the pandemic? Now you know
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MarkMe2525
Member
Makes as much sense as comparing the portal to a can opener. With the comparatively minimal compute required to stream a game vs natively run it, they should have aimed much higher. In saying that, most people will not be playing for 5 hours straight, I just find the comparison irrelevant.
Edit: According to others, the Steam Deck nets one around 5 hours of streaming PS5. Make’s your original comparison even more misguided.
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DrFigs
Member
Jim Ryan does it again. Playstation can't stop winning
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Zadom
Member
I have the Logitech g cloud. Used it for GeForce now (worked well), and game pass (tried it and it was ok, but not great), emulation (Fight Night, NFL 2 K, etc which worked good), but eventually only used it for streaming from PS5 (which worked fantastic for me). I was happy with it until I saw the Portal and now I can’t make myself use the Gcloud because the controls can’t compare to Dualsense.
I already know the streaming works great for me and I also want the great controls. The bigger screen is also a plus. I will be able to watch over my little boy and still access PS5. My innocent boy will just know I’m there but not the ruthless killer of orcs I am (been playing Shadow of Mordor).
I already know the streaming works great for me and I also want the great controls. The bigger screen is also a plus. I will be able to watch over my little boy and still access PS5. My innocent boy will just know I’m there but not the ruthless killer of orcs I am (been playing Shadow of Mordor).
FrankWza
Member
Bluetooth is fantastic. I use it every day in car or with music or talking on the phone. It just is not good enough for gaming. A lot of times, gamers will downplay audio and chalk up things like VSS to placebo. There's a naivete that keeps it from evolving and Sony is looking to push through with the Audeze acquisition and an attempt to go into premium gaming audio. Why hamstring it with a weak-link like BT audio when they can expand on their fantastic strides they have been making since PS5 launched?
Men_in_Boxes
Snake Oil Salesman
Can anyone tell me what 10 - 15 year old kid (who owned a PS5) wouldn't want one?
This "I don't want one so it's stupid" mentality is...stupid.
This "I don't want one so it's stupid" mentality is...stupid.
Justin9mm
Member
I'm in Australia, retail price of PlayStation Portal is $329 AUD. Second hand Digital PS5's are going for $300 AUD on Facebook marketplace. Some even with 2 controllers and a couple games lol
So for someone wanting to buy this to play in the bedroom and they already have a TV in there for example, a second PS5 is a much better option. Obviously if you want to literally play outside the home or not use a TV then yeah PS Portal. For me, I just want to take gaming to the bedroom, and with a second PS5, I don't even need to stream. The fact that I can get a second PS5 for slightly cheaper makes the price of this a little crazy IMO.
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Justin9mm
Member
And I'm sure it's a great controller, but for $339 here in Australia, it's still too much to justify for me.I bought one, I blame
BlitzerRadic
Member
It's funny, I can buy a second used digital PS5 for cheaper than the retail price of this PlayStation Portal.
this fool got tricked into buying a parts only PS5 digital off ebay LMAO
Justin9mm
Member
Mate, there's heaps of genuine ones in my area on facebook marketplace, local pick up off genuine people with good track record ratings. The normal going rate in Australia is $300 AUD for a digital PS5 secondhand. The PlayStation Portal is $329 AUD. You do the math.
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EverydayBeast
thinks Halo Infinite is a new graphical benchmark
PSP was one of the greatest handhelds of all time psp 3 has a nice ring to it.
Swagballs717
Member
Why does this thing exist
It's only capable of streaming PS5 games over local WiFi, so its target market is people who like playing PS5 games, who want to be in a different room in their house when playing those PS5 games. Is being able to play Spider-Man 2 in the bathroom or dining room really worth $200?
It's only capable of streaming PS5 games over local WiFi, so its target market is people who like playing PS5 games, who want to be in a different room in their house when playing those PS5 games. Is being able to play Spider-Man 2 in the bathroom or dining room really worth $200?
Shifty1897
Member
Tell me you don't have small children without telling me you don't have small children.
Traxtech
Member
Sadly, the 3rd party psplay app still runs circles around the official remote play setup. Big input lag difference.
Also, has any reviews touched base on the response time of the screen and or motion blur? It looks terrible judging from the reviews.
I was planning on buying this, but now I'm unsure. Might just turn my note 10 plus into a glorified gaming setup with the razer kishi when I upgrade.
Also, has any reviews touched base on the response time of the screen and or motion blur? It looks terrible judging from the reviews.
I was planning on buying this, but now I'm unsure. Might just turn my note 10 plus into a glorified gaming setup with the razer kishi when I upgrade.
demigod
Member
No it does not. 2 hours is Steam game. Streaming ps5 is no bueno son. Chiaki is not good for me, buncha stutters.
THE DUCK
voted poster of the decade by bots
Typing in L and nothing else on a thread should get you banned, all agreed?
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Investor9872
Member
Dammit Jim. I'm an investor, not an engineer!
Investor9872
Member
Yeah? Does your wife not slap you across your face when you try to sneak away from one of those "romantic" movies you are supposed to watch with her every, single night? Consider yourself lucky then. Doesn't matter how many TVs you have bud (in my case)!
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MarkMe2525
Member
Now I know why you usually stick to emojis
radewagon
Member
I wouldn't go that far. I feel it's important to remember that Sony has done a very good job of maintaining the overall quality of their brand and that maintenance is why they can overcharge. I don't buy Sony everything, but I do buy a lot of Sony products (not just playstation) and I know that, while I will often pay more than I might otherwise pay for a better product from a less well-known brand, I am confident that, generally, a Sony product will provide a solidly mid-tier to lower high-end experience in a user-friendly reliable aesthetically pleasing package.I say this as a fan of Sony in general. Did ppl not see the writing on the wall ages ago? They have been putting their foot in any revenue stream they can since the PS5.
The consumer laps up everything PlayStation. From the over priced Dualsense Edge, the different tier headphones, the overly expensive earbuds, their unnecessary overpriced monitor. It's all overpriced shit for consumers who either don't know any better or have some sort of FOMO or just need to have every accessory they put out.
Their greed knows no bounds. Their ego has been riding sky high since the PS5. Even their Plus tiers have gone to shit and increased price significantly.
It's funny, I can buy a second used digital PS5 for cheaper than the retail price of this PlayStation Portal.
That kind of brand dependability is well-earned and it's fair that it comes at a cost. If it wasn't a fair value proposition, then Sony simply wouldn't be able to charge what they charge. Market forces and all that jazz.
Bungie
Member
I updated it just for you to quack off too.
Unknown?
Member
Well if you're in arm's length, you technically could by reaching over and bumping the power button with the end of the handle.
Justin9mm
Member
I agree but my gripe is the pricing, particularly here in Australia, we are charged a lot for tech. I have nothing against product or quality but the profit margin. I don't expect things to be cheap, I don't expect them not to make a good profit but man $339 for a controller, more than $100 more for an Elite 2 controller in comparison. It's also half or a little over half the price of a console. It doesn't need to be that high. I somewhat have experience and knowledge on price points and Sony especially this gen have been price gouging a little bit. Not GPU levels of price gouging but they are trying to make serious bank. It's pretty widely known that most of Sony's products are a cash grab whether you see it or not.
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Zadom
Member
You’re giving false information. It can stream from other networks as long as it’s good, even a cell phone hotspot with a good connection.
About 9:15 he connects through cell phone.
reinking
Gold Member
You can pretty much stop there but yes, you answered your own question.