The New PlayStation Portal Update Revitalizes the Device
When I first reviewed the PlayStation Portal two years ago, I praised its potential, mentioning,
"If it had access to cloud gaming too, it'd be better still."Now, that promise has been fully realized, giving the handheld a complete transformation.
From Beta to Full Cloud Gaming Access
Sony initially introduced cloud gaming on the Portal a year ago, but it was limited and in beta, supporting only a few titles. The recent, biggest update removes these restrictions, enabling players to stream hundreds of games without needing to connect to a PS5 or PS5 Pro. My testing shows gameplay is mostly smooth and lag-free.
Expanded Game Library and Streaming
The update also adds an extensive range of cloud-streamed games from your existing collection, with over a thousand titles now supported. The new "Your Library" section provides easy access to this wide array of games. Selecting a title will load it for immediate play.
- The library includes a large selection of PS5 and classic games.
- More than 100 titles appeared instantly available after updating.
- Many games I owned for years but had forgotten were present and ready to play.
"It was difficult to find any that were missing from the list."
Overall, this update breathes new life into the PlayStation Portal, making it a much more versatile and enjoyable handheld gaming device.
Author's summary: Sony's major PlayStation Portal update unlocks seamless cloud gaming with over a thousand titles, transforming the device into a highly accessible and lag-free portable console.