PlayStation Portal explained

PlayStation Portal
Codename:Project Q
Developer:Sony Interactive Entertainment
Manufacturer:Sony
Family:PlayStation
Type:Remote play device
Generation:Ninth
Price:$199.99
Os:Android[1]
Display:1920 x 1080, touch-enabled, 8 inches, 60Hz LCD[2]
Controllers:DualSense
Connectivity:Wi-Fi
Service:PlayStation Network
Dimensions:14.0 x 3.88 x 6.0 inches
Weight:1.15 pounds (520 grams) [3]
Related:PlayStation 5
Website:https://www.playstation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/

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, 2023, and was released on November 15, 2023.[6]

Overview

The 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 .[10] [11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Davis . Wes . 2023-07-22 . The Sony Project Q handheld is running Android in a leaked video . 2023-08-23 . The Verge . en-US.
  2. Web site: Nelius . Joanna . PlayStation Portal . usatoday.com . USA Today . 16 February 2024 . en.
  3. Web site: Yang . George . PlayStation Portal review: A cool handheld for PS5 owners, but its features are limited . 2024-03-05 . Business Insider . en-US.
  4. Web site: PlayStation Portal™ Remote Player PS5 games in the palm of your hand . 2024-04-16 . PlayStation . en-US.
  5. Web site: Buy PlayStation Portal™ Remote Player PlayStation® . 2024-04-16 . direct.playstation.com . en-US.
  6. Web site: 2023-08-23 . PlayStation's first Remote Play dedicated device, PlayStation Portal remote player, to launch later this year at $199.99 . 2023-08-23 . PlayStation.Blog . en-US.
  7. News: Kan . Michael . Sony Teases 'Project Q' Handheld Device That Can Stream PS5 Games . 24 May 2023 . PC Mag . 24 May 2023.
  8. News: Bonifacic . Igor . 'Project Q' is a dedicated PS5 streaming device due later this year . 24 May 2023 . Engadget . 24 May 2023.
  9. News: Totilo . Stephen . PlayStation to release a new streaming handheld Project Q . 24 May 2023 . Axios . 24 May 2023.
  10. Web site: 2024-02-20 . PS Portal Hack Lets The Handheld Run PSP Games . 2024-02-21 . Kotaku . en.
  11. Web site: Mann . Tobias . Hackers mod a Sony PlayStation Portal to emulate PSP games . 2024-02-21 . The Register . en.

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