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[Elder Legend]

So not too long ago Sony revealed the PlayStation Portal device which essentially let's you remote play your PS5 games without a need for a TV or any other of a sort device for $199. It release next month on Novemebr 9th.

It will feature haptic feedback, 1080p HD resolution and 60 fps which is plenty for a secondary handheld device in my opinion. However, at first I kind of didn't care for it when it was announced. But now that time has passed and I gave it some thought I realized what I will be buying this for.

I am in my early 30s and I don't have the energy as much anymore to it in front of a TV or a monitor in a chair or couch to play games all day. Plus I am busy with adult life and so on. But now, with games like Monster Hunter 6 on the horizon this, this game will be one reason and enough of a reason for me to buy it. I miss the PSP days of playing MHFU, it was my teenhood.

I don't know when exactly MH6 releases besides it being obviously announced at the franchise's 20th anniversary but I'll buy PlaySation Portal at release for current time usage and games like MH Sunbreak. Can't wait to earn trophies while laying in bed!

I don't know how far you could take this thing with you, because it relies on a good wifi connection so I don't imagine it would be that great at a public space. But who knows.

What is the reason you are going to be buying PlayStation Portal next month? Or why won't you buying it? Discuss!

 

[Flutta]

 

[STARSBarry]

Honestly the fact it's cheaper than their edge controller makes me question the quality of the whole controller. I mean what happens when you get stick drift like a regular Sony controller?

 

[Lucifers Beard]

This seems like a massive waste of money for anyone that owns a phone, tablet, laptop or PC.

 

[BootsLoader]

If it can run emulators decently and may do other things on it, I’ll consider it. Otherwise, I don’t have a PS5 so no.

 

[Slothbeing1209]

Nah. My country internet is slow af. No bluetooth is stupid too

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Can you add a maybe option to the poll cuz that's where I'm at atm.

 

[midnightAI]

This seems like a massive waste of money for anyone that owns a phone, tablet, laptop or PC.

And yet it is cheaper than all four and is more fit for purpose (even if you own a phone, tablet, laptop and/or PC)

 

[Elder Legend]

Can you add a maybe option to the poll cuz that's where I'm at atm.

Done.

 

[FunkMiller]

Fuck no. I don't hate myself.

 

[Senua]

 

[midnightAI]

Yes, I have a family, it will get loads of use.

(and even if I didnt I still see the potential of this thing, it means I can play the PS5 (as it was intended) anywhere in the house, even outside in the garden)

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Noooooope.

 

[Schmendrick]

 

[Nankatsu]

I'll be honest, there are times that I want to game outside of my gaming room, in other house divisions, and I don't have that flexibility.

But at the same time that lack of flexibility is what makes me do other activities so, no, I'll keep my gaming time solely in my gaming room.

 

[mrmustard]

Title should have been "PS owners", so you'll get much more nos.

 

[keraj37]

Got PS5, PSVR2 and ps5 3d pulse headphones, so only thing missing to collection would be this handheld, so probably will get it at some point but I am not sure.

 

[StueyDuck]

i was assured by gaf that this was going to sell like hot cakes, so the poll numbers are interesting.

 

[Zekra Dezivad]

Yeah, I can see some good use of it at home

 

[midnightAI]

i was assured by gaf that this was going to sell like hot cakes, so the poll numbers are interesting.

In case you haven't noticed yet, NeoGaf's opinions generally don't match with the rest of the world (its selling out in many places)

 

[StueyDuck]

In case you haven't noticed yet, NeoGaf's opinions generally don't match with the rest of the world (its selling out in many places)

well the numbers won't lie, we'll find out soon enough

 

[PanzerCute]

I already have 3 Dualsenses. Not because I like them or because I play a lot of couch coop, but because the buid quality is insanely shit.

So let me tell you that this is a hard pass for me.

 

[rofif]

Yes, I think so.
I am more hyped for pulse elite. planar magnetic drivers !
No news when it's coming out tho

 

[MayauMiao]

Don't see why I would spend so much to play games meant to be on a 4K tv. If I wanted portable, Switch is the way.

 

[Zuzu]

I might buy it down the line but not at release. It might be fun to play Baldur's Gate 3 in bed if I get that game on PS5 (still waiting to see how the Series X version turns out).

 

[Markio128]

It’s certainly not essential, but I may get one before Xmas, depending on impressions. I have quite a few top-down RPG’s to get stuck into properly, so this may be the ticket.

 

[Ozzie666]

I wish it was available in my country, because I would if I could. Fighting for the TV is tough battle sometimes. Moving the PS5, too much work.

 

[NinjaBoiX]

I might get one second hand down the line but not at launch. I don’t really have a need for one (I have a 4k tv that I don’t need to share with anyone) but I’m curious all the same.

 

[Killjoy-NL]

Yes.

That way, I can play games while the tv is being used without having to cut myself off by using PSVR2 for cinema mode.

Something Something family life...

 

[SJRB]

 

[TVexperto]

no i dont think so

 

[Ansphn]

Not Day 1 but I will eventually purchase the device. I game in bed with my phone attached to a Duel sense but this device looks more comfortable and it has a bigger screen.

 

[MikeM]

Nah. Give me a real Sony handheld and ill consider it.

 

[digdug2]

Remote play isn't quite there yet. If I have to be on the same network to play my PS5 optimally, I'd rather play it on my 77" C1.

 

[German Hops]

I'll get one later in the year.

 

[Dick Jones]

Yes. I don't want to kill my phone battery and I'd rather play the PS5 remotely than the Switch. Apart from the new Mario this month, I don't really play or expect to play the Switch. I don't play online multilayer or quick press action games for the most part so I don't think latency will be a major factor.

 

[keefged4]

I dont understand why people would spend money on this, spend the extra and get a steam deck or similar. Chiaki is amazing on deck.

 

[DaleinCalgary]

I pre ordered but will decide later.

 

[Aenima]

I have TV and PS5 in bedroom. Thers no wifi in the places i usually travel. So this acessory is not for me.

 

[midnightAI]

I dont understand why people would spend money on this, spend the extra and get a steam deck or similar. Chiaki is amazing on deck.

Hold on, you can play PS5 games on Steam Deck?

Edit: actually, doesnt matter, the whole point is still to have full dualsense controls and using a separate controller negates the point of a simple all in one solution and £200 vs £400, I'd only want it for PS5 gaming)

 

[Fermbiz]

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

Definitely not.

 

[keefged4]

Hold on, you can play PS5 games on Steam Deck?

Edit: actually, doesnt matter, the whole point is still to have full dualsense controls and using a separate controller negates the point of a simple all in one solution and £200 vs £400, I'd only want it for PS5 gaming)

You can stream PS5 games to the deck with Chiaki. And just about everything else. The only thing the Deck cant do is the adaptive triggers and rumble, but the upside is full control over remaps, gyro on every game if you want etc. 64gb Steam deck is only £150 more, as oppose to paying the £200 for a restriced streaming only device.

 

[MetalFreak]

Depending on reviews.
I actually had both TV's occupied yesterday and thought the portal would be handy...

 

[fran.fernandez]

Sold out , so as soon it is back

 

[Mr Moose]

Might pick up their earbuds/headset but this? Nope.

 

[Roxkis_ii]

While I'm not, it apparently isn't as niche as I thought it would be, as the pre-orders are sold out in Japan.

PlayStation Portal Avails Pre-Order With a Promising Start, Exceeds All Analytical Projections in Japan

PlayStation Portal takes the gaming markets by storm as it begins pre-ordering, exceeds all sales expectations, sold out in Japan in hours.

www.essentiallysports.com

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

This seems like a massive waste of money for anyone that owns a phone, tablet, laptop or PC.

For $200 for simplicity I will be a guinea pig and try it

 

[jm89]

Yes, but not straight away will wait for some impressions.

 

[SSfox]