The New PlayStation Portal Update Revives the Device
When I reviewed the PlayStation Portal two years ago, I praised its potential, noting:
"If it had access to cloud gaming too, it'd be better still."Now, that feature has arrived in full, dramatically transforming the handheld.
Cloud Gaming Goes Beyond Beta
A year ago, Sony introduced cloud gaming to the Portal in beta, limited to a few titles. The latest update removes those restrictions, allowing users to play hundreds of games without connecting to a PS5 or PS5 Pro. From my experience, gameplay is mostly smooth and lag-free.
Expanded Game Library
The update significantly broadens cloud gaming access, including streaming for a large portion of purchased games. Sony claims support for over a thousand titles, now accessible in a new "Your Library" section. Selecting a game loads it for play after a short wait.
Personal Experience
As a games and tech writer, I have a substantial collection of PS5 and classic games. After updating my Portal and exploring the feature, I found over 100 available titles, including many long-forgotten favorites.
"More than a thousand titles are now supported, so you should see an almost complete library of available games in a new 'Your Library' section."
Overall, this update breathes new life into the PlayStation Portal, making it a much more versatile and enjoyable device.
Author’s summary: Sony's latest update transforms the PlayStation Portal by enabling extensive cloud gaming, offering a large game library, and delivering smooth performance without needing a PS5 connection.