Sony implements Cloud Streaming support for its PlayStation Portal

More than a year after its initial release, Sony has rolled out a significant feature enhancement for the PlayStation Portal handheld. Users of the PlayStation Portal can now take advantage of Sony’s Cloud Streaming service, enabling them to play select PlayStation 5 titles on the device.

Initially, the PlayStation Portal was limited to streaming from a PlayStation 5 console located in the same home. With this recent update, beta access to PlayStation 5 cloud streaming is now available. However, this feature is restricted to those who join the beta program and have a subscription to Sony’s PlayStation Plus Premium service.

Unfortunately, this beta currently supports only a limited selection of games. Streaming for PS4 and PS3 titles is not available. Furthermore, not every PlayStation 5 game can be streamed from the cloud, and functionalities such as Party Voice Chat, 3D Audio, and in-game purchases are not supported. Streaming will be offered at a maximum resolution of 1080p.

Features included in the Beta:

• Users can stream select PS5 games from the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog.
• More than 120 PS5 titles from the PS Plus Game Catalog—including Dave the Diver, Ghost of Tsushima, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Monster Hunter Rise, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart—will be available on PS Portal through cloud streaming.
• Streaming capability at up to 1080p/60fps
• Utilization of DualSense wireless controller features, such as haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, speakers, touchpad (simulated on the touch screen for the PS Portal), and motion sensor.
• Access to PlayStation Plus Cloud storage
• Players can save their data and game progress, with storage up to 100GB, automatically syncing with their PS5 console, allowing for a smooth transition between local and streaming gameplay, as well as across multiple devices.

With this beta release, PlayStation Portal users will be able to enhance their experience with the device. Currently, the Portal is only functional when a PlayStation 5 is connected to the same Wi-Fi network. With the introduction of Cloud Streaming, users can take their Portal anywhere and enjoy cloud gaming. In the future, we anticipate Sony will implement full Cloud Streaming capabilities for their handheld device, greatly increasing its usefulness for travelers.

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