The portal runs on a snapdragon chip that has bluetooth on it, it's disabled in software unfortunately. it also runs on a super locked down version of android, once modders crack it open and unlock it's functionality etc for example running moonlight, you'd be able to stream your steam library (or any registered exe) to the portal. right now it's just not worth it in my eyes but it does have a market and it does seem promising

@azarfe11Life25

6 ай бұрын

There's been multiple new videos recently within the last few days that have shown people using the loophole which is buying a transmitter and plugging it up to to the 3.5 jack but they've noticed latency issues.. I could be completely wrong but I'm assuming since this is a remote play device And you're already dealing with latency issues because it's not 100% real time they decided not to go with Bluetooth.. multiple videos show a average latency of 83 milliseconds with the best setup which is still faster than the Xbox game pass when you stream on cloud.. The PS5 didn't come with a main web browser and is hidden because of the PS3 being jailbroken and people pirating games same thing with the PS4 and now the portal doesn't have a web browser at all and it doesn't have a hard drive or any SD card slot which is going to make it much harder to jailbreak That's why people are having issues jailbreaking the PS5. The PSP was one of the most jailbroken devices at Sony made..

@azarfe11Life25

6 ай бұрын

From a person who's been remote playing for almost 2 years I can tell you that even using my phone that's a Note 20 ultra when playing first person shooter games you can hear the audio lag at times from the testing people have done with the new pulse explorers in the link technology to the PlayStation portal it looks like it removes that damn near completely..

Agree with all the points you brought up Adam! I love the concept of the Portal for sitting down on the couch and playing some games or what have you. But the price is my biggest grievance with it. At $200 USD, that's a LOT. It's the same price as a Switch Lite for crying out loud, a fully dedicated handheld. If you're gonna charge that much, it should be the undisputed, no-compromises experience for PS5 remote play experience (ie: give me an OLED or high-refreshrate display). If we see these on the clearance racks in a year or two for 100 bones, then maybe I'll give it a shot.

The issue you had with the portal while your missus was downloading an update is likely because of qos prioritisation, in other words, your router/switch either doesn't support, or isn't fast enough for, prioritising real-time streaming. Even though WiFi and wired do seem to be substantially different, they still have to be processed by the same network hardware for packet switching and routing and if the device is bogged down by a high bandwidth download (like it is with steam) you'll have issues with real-time streaming. As for the device, it's such a missed opportunity, and is far too expensive imo, if it was say $149 it'd be closer to being reasonable, but it's the ideal device for me, as our lass wants to use the switch on the TV, but I also want to use the PS5 and this would allow us to both play games comfortably while being sat next to each other on the settee.

I've had my portal for 1 week and I absolutely love it ❤

4:47 Does remote play work differently on the PS5? When I remote play on my PS4 I can use any controller than connects to my phone (it says in the video 3rd party controllers don’t work with remote play). I’ve used controllers by Steelseries, Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo. Pretty much any controller that my phone can conn3ct to works when I remote play with my PS4.

All of the missing features you mentioned and a bit more polish would have made this worth $200, even for a Steam Deck owner like me. The near-seamless connectivity would make the Portal my go-to remote play option if it came with those features or had a lower price point ($120 would have been my absolute max). Perhaps I could even stomach the bad erognomics. But man, did Sony miss the mark. And the shenanigans of not adding Bluetooth to force people to buy PS branded headphones is just plain silly.

8:46 This has bugged me for like every portable device I've tried and/or seen ever; that handling "a screen-with-a-controller device" normally would angle the screen mostly near-facing the ceiling. Interesting how this gets noticed now with the Portal and not with similar -screen-controller- handheld devices like the Steam Deck, and I thank you very much for tackling that here! The slant of the DualSense down to conform to one's palm seem to indeed contributes to that angle since, yeah, it's basically a split, slightly-downsized DualSense with a screen attached to it `lol`. It definitely was the wrong choice aligning the screen to the face of the controller; They could've slanted the screen downward, angled towards the player, or whichever solves that angle. _Edit:_ Also that cracking sound, *ohmygahd* xD

Would my Lenovo Yoga 900 handle video capture from my phone via the Avermedia BU113 capture card?

What mic you use nowadays?

@EposVox

6 ай бұрын

For the on-camera segments the Sennheiser MKH-416

@ExtremeTaco

6 ай бұрын

@@EposVox Thanks for the response, I should have been more specific. I've been trying to get away from this blue yeti that's been giving me issues for a long time, I just want a mic for gaming / chilling in discord calls with the freindos. Right now I'm looking at and indecisive about the RE-20 or earthworks ethos.

I have it and it work smoothly. I have my console by cable and it feels like actually having a portable ps5. No sttuter or anything. I dont know how it will work outside if a use a friends wifi or something similar, but at home 0 complaints.

If you have a steam deck chiaki is a great option

looks like a decent accesory to get second hand and/or discounted a couple of years down the line if the need presents itself, but i agree 100% with you no way i'd pay $200 when it doesn't even allow for PS Now, Digital PS1, PS2, PSP & PSVita games to be played natively, SONY missed the mark with this.

I did really *want* to like the Portal but I was a bit disappointed. It feels like it was so close to being an amazing part of the Sony product line, but falls short in many ways. A lot of people are talking about potential modding in the future, but I've always been hesitant to take that approach since Sony is so good with security and they protect their stuff well, and you shouldn't buy something for what it could do, but what it can do now. Overall a frustrating miss on Sony's part but maybe with time it could get better? Great video though! 😊

Great review, I picked one up so i can play my ps5 without the need to sit at a desk by myself and instead watch tv or spend time with my wife. I do understand the pricing complaints but I also think in a world where people willingly and happily spend 200 dollars on "pro controllers" spending the same amount for a controller, with a screen that allows you to play from anywhere isn't entirely unreasonable. I do agree with alot of your criticisms of the device though.

@EposVox

6 ай бұрын

I think 100+ for a controller is absolutely insane pricing and can’t believe people have normalized it

@andydennys_

6 ай бұрын

@@EposVox I completely understand, I just think pricing is a hard topic to handle in reviews both positively and negatively because everyone values different things differently. Some people see it worth it to spend the money on an OLED tv and others only see worth to buy a cheap tv. It can just become sticky.

I don't see this as a handheld if ur limited to always having to be connected to a PlayStation 5 console. Why would u even want to bother using this on cell phone connection outside of the home? You'd get way better experience playing on other devices not relying on a PS5 to be on or the obvious the internet.

i disagree with holding the device. its perfect holding to me and its better than other handheld devices in comfy for me. i also disagree for £200 its a good price and well worth it when backbones are £100 without a screen.

@EposVox

6 ай бұрын

$100 for a controller is an absolutely insane price and I cannot believe anyone has allowed the backbone to normalize such a high price threshold

@douglasfrior6428

6 ай бұрын

@@EposVox i bought a kishi v2 which is just like a backbone for £99 and to me a portal is far far more value to money as you get better controllers and a 8 inch screen.

@EposVox

6 ай бұрын

Oh I definitely agree, I just hate that we’re comparing to a $100 cost for a controller because that’s an insane price.

I wanted to love this thing it fills such an important niche It's unfortunate it doesn't do it that well

@EposVox

6 ай бұрын

Yeah :/

@douglasfrior6428

6 ай бұрын

it was perfect for my needs. i so glad i bought it.

So it's a piece of junk. Great review👍

For the asking price they should've at least shipped it with an OLED screen. Anyways good video!

Its perfect and the price is good, I mean the playstation pro $200 and nobody care about that.

You wouldn’t pay 200 dang I ended up paying 295 because they were sold out and I wanted it in time for Christmas

That sucks that you love it. It just means your standards have dropped!

@essamsoudyy

6 ай бұрын

It solves problems that you dont have so please don't judge it. For many people this is very important device. Hating people who are enjoying and loving it is just telling what personality you have, and to be that kind of a person sucks.

Man stop complaining about this device

@EposVox

3 ай бұрын

It’s a review… don’t watch a review if you don’t want to hear complaints and criticisms.

Adam are you on drugs?

@EposVox

6 ай бұрын

Caffeine

@kougamecs3876

6 ай бұрын

@@EposVox dear Lord

@EposVox

6 ай бұрын

?

I think that the portal is a solution to a problem that gamers invented because the alternatives were not good enough, with the rise of mobile gaming and low power platforms this kind of product will most likely stay a novelty

@EposVox

6 ай бұрын

“Because the alternatives were not good enough” - if the alternatives aren’t good enough, then that’s an actual problem, not an invented one lol

@megamasterbloc

6 ай бұрын

@@EposVox the alternatives are not good enough for what gamers expect of a gaming console. if you judge a console for it's a ability to play poorly ported pc games it's never gonna look impressive.

@lua-nya

5 ай бұрын

Is this at least cheaper than the 64 gig deck? Edit: ah, 200 bucks, so around half a 64 gig deck? Still unlikely to be worth it.

@megamasterbloc

5 ай бұрын

@@lua-nya woaaaa

@lua-nya

5 ай бұрын

​@@megamasterblocYes I commented before I was done with the video. Then I edited.

What, it is a joke?

@EposVox

6 ай бұрын

What joke

@EridenEstrella

6 ай бұрын

The thumbnail makes a high temptation to shot at you "how much wrong you are" without watching the actual video

@EposVox

6 ай бұрын

I’m wrong about loving it?

@EridenEstrella

6 ай бұрын

@@EposVox Sometimes KZread Gaming Community is an echo chamber people just repeat what others say. Personally I prefer to pay USD$300 more and get an Steam Deck OLED...but I have friends that just cannot play because kids/wife have the TV. I don't criticize the device. But Sony should think a little more about the value proposition