The PlayStation Portal, officially the PlayStation Portal Remote Player,[4][5] is a handheld gaming accessory for the PlayStation 5 developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It was announced on May 23, 2022, and was released on November 15, 2023.[6]
Codename | Project Q |
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Developer | Sony Interactive Entertainment |
Manufacturer | Sony |
Product family | PlayStation |
Type | Remote play device |
Generation | Ninth |
Release date | November 15, 2023 |
Introductory price | $199.99 |
Operating system | Android[1] |
Display | 1920 x 1080, touch-enabled, 8 inches, 60Hz LCD[2] |
Controller input | DualSense |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi |
Online services | PlayStation Network |
Dimensions | 14.0 x 3.88 x 6.0 inches [2] |
Mass | 1.15 pounds (520 grams) [3] |
Related | PlayStation 5 |
Website | https://www.playstation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/ |
Overview
editThe PlayStation Portal's main hardware features include an 8-inch LCD HD screen and "all of the buttons and features of a DualSense controller".[7] It is used to stream from a PlayStation 5 via a Wi-Fi connection using Remote Play.[8][9]
In 2024, security researcher Andy "theflow0" Nguyen announced he was able to hack the PlayStation Portal and run PlayStation Portable games on it through the PPSSPP emulator, posting a picture of the Portal running the PSP release of Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories.[10][11]
References
edit- ^ Davis, Wes (2023-07-22). "The Sony Project Q handheld is running Android in a leaked video". The Verge. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
- ^ a b Nelius, Joanna. "PlayStation Portal". usatoday.com. USA Today. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ Yang, George. "PlayStation Portal review: A cool handheld for PS5 owners, but its features are limited". Business Insider. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
- ^ "PlayStation Portal™ Remote Player | PS5 games in the palm of your hand". PlayStation. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Buy PlayStation Portal™ Remote Player | PlayStation®". direct.playstation.com. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "PlayStation's first Remote Play dedicated device, PlayStation Portal remote player, to launch later this year at $199.99". PlayStation.Blog. 2023-08-23. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
- ^ Kan, Michael (24 May 2023). "Sony Teases 'Project Q' Handheld Device That Can Stream PS5 Games". PC Mag. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ Bonifacic, Igor (24 May 2023). "'Project Q' is a dedicated PS5 streaming device due later this year". Engadget. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ Totilo, Stephen (24 May 2023). "PlayStation to release a new streaming handheld Project Q". Axios. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "PS Portal Hack Lets The Handheld Run PSP Games". Kotaku. 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ Mann, Tobias. "Hackers mod a Sony PlayStation Portal to emulate PSP games". The Register. Retrieved 2024-02-21.