Sony's PlayStation Portal receives a major update with new cloud gaming features and audio enhancements that significantly improve the gaming experience. Find out how PlayStation Plus members can enjoy over 120 PS5 games.
The PlayStation Portal is a handheld console that was released in November 2023, enabling remote play from wherever life took PlayStation fans.
You can play current PS5 titles on its 8-inch display for up to 6 hours on a single charge, with ergonomic DualSense controllers on the sides for a comfortable gaming experience.
Cloud gaming
Cloud gaming is becoming a central part of the video game scene. It allows players to enjoy games without needing specific hardware, making it an attractive alternative to traditional console or PC gaming. This means you don't need the latest console or graphics card to experience demanding titles.
With cloud gaming, the game is streamed directly to your device with minimal latency or graphic loss.
PlayStation has said that they have "aggressive" plans for Cloud gaming.They're now copying Xbox, this is why competition is important, it drives innovation. pic.twitter.com/65ldTY33m6
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The biggest cloud gaming provider right now is Microsoft with its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, available for €17.99 per month, giving you access to a vast library of cloud-based games. Other options include Nvidia GeForce Now, Amazon Luna, and Shadow.
PlayStation also offers streaming via a PlayStation Plus Premium account, which until the recent update, was only available for PS4 and PS5 consoles.
Cloud-Gaming: The update
As the cloud streaming feature is still being tested, you’ll need to register for the Beta to try it out. Additionally, PlayStation Plus is required.
To register and enable cloud streaming, follow these steps:
- Open the "Quick Menu" and go to "Settings" on your PS Portal.
- Select the "Cloud Streaming (Beta)" option.
- Activate "Cloud Streaming (Beta)" (it is disabled by default).
After activating Cloud Streaming in the settings menu, a new option should appear on the PS Portal's home screen, allowing you to access games via cloud streaming.
Big surprise An update for PlayStation Portal is officially available today that allows CLOUD GAMING to play a selection of 120 games, exclusively for Premium subscribers, at 1080p and 60fps This will allow players to play cloud gaming even if they don't have a PS5 pic.twitter.com/nfnRfKUha1
— iPLUG NG (@iplugsupport) November 20, 2024
Along with cloud streaming, the update also brings several audio improvements. The volume will now automatically adjust to a lower level when set to minimum, preventing sudden loud sounds.
Additionally, users can now control the volume of their PlayStation Link device directly from the PS Portal menu, making it easier to manage audio when switching between different sources.
The update also brings minor tweaks to the user interface and general settings to improve usability.
A new PlayStation Portal update releases later today, featuring: Cloud streaming beta for select PS5 games Refined volume adjustment settings Full details: https://t.co/0XhNIjX5iE pic.twitter.com/uOKuTJpF2p
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) November 19, 2024
These updates aim to enhance the user experience by improving both the device’s audio performance and its cloud gaming capabilities.
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