Sony will launch a new streaming portable game console called PlayStation Portal in the game market and plans to officially launch it on November 15. The YouTube channel Hobby Consolas released a video on November 9, showing off the appearance and features of this device in advance. Although the boot-up effect was retained in the video because the official has not yet allowed all functions of the device to be demonstrated, consumers responded enthusiastically to this “sneak peek” unboxing experience.
In the video, Hobby Consolas compares Sony’s PlayStation Portal directly to Valve’s Steam Deck in detail. The PlayStation Portal has an 8-inch screen, which is taller than the 7-inch screen on the Steam Deck. Despite the different screen sizes, the two devices are cleverly kept the same in terms of overall volume, with the PlayStation Portal weighing more. Appear light.
The PlayStation Portal launched by Sony this time is mainly aimed at users who want to experience PS5 games on their mobile devices through the streaming function. Designed similarly to Sony’s DualSense controller, the device features an 8-inch LCD touch screen and outputs clear 1080p images with smooth 60fps performance.
However, after the PlayStation Portal debuted, some players criticized it, with the main issues focusing on the functionality being limited to streaming games and the relatively high price. Sony announced that the price in the US market is set at US$199.9; while the price in the Japanese market is 29,980 yen.
These discussions point to the fact that despite its high price, PlayStation Portal’s popularity among game enthusiasts may be limited due to its focus on high-quality streaming gaming experiences. Especially considering that you need to own a PS5 game console to take full advantage of the streaming capabilities. Whether this portable game console can achieve success in the market still needs to be tested by consumers. However, for those who crave the experience of enjoying home console gaming while on the go, PlayStation Portal offers a new viable option. As the release date approaches, the market appeal and popularity of Sony’s latest streaming portable game console will soon be known.
