The first question that came to mind withthe PlayStation Portalwas: Who is this for?

But when it works, it’s kind of a revelation.

It’s that the Portal offers the best possible controls and an impressive screen for remote play.

When you have connection troubles, the streaming feed on the Portal can start artifacting as seen here in Tales of Arise.

When it comes to technical performance, the Portal doesn’t do remote play better than any other rig.

That minimal latency is a lot more noticeable when it comes to shooters, however.

it’s possible for you to get added portability if you’re confident in your phone’s tethering capabilities.

Accessing my PlayStation library away from home with the Portal was pretty sweet.

The Portal’s big, 8.0-inch screen is another highlight.

(For comparison, the Switch is 14.9oz / 422g and the Steam Deck is 23.7oz / 669g.)

Fitting The Portal Into Your Gaming Life

So, where does this all leave the PlayStation Portal?

The Portal is an impressively designed handheld.

For me, it’s just not going to be part of my personal gaming rotation.

But I get it: The Portal isn’t intended for someone like me.

And for me, the trade-off of convenience for a suboptimal experience isn’t worth it.

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