Got this thing on the drop. As soon as it came, I of course went to work. I was so impressed on how well it played. No lag at all... one thing I was disappointed with and was the whole reason why I bought it. I can't play it in hotels. You need a web browser to access the wifi at hotels and some, almost most public wifi. Very disappointing.

I've really enjoyed it so far and it's the best experience with streaming that I've tried. I had about 2 to 3 screen stutters when I first set it up, but it's felt great ever since.

The Portal isnt a console its a remote player

A Bit lighter than the steam deck?! It’s damn near half the weight of the steam deck and way more comfortable to hold as well.

I love RGT’s hardware unboxings bc you know he’s showcasing a wrestling game, Tekken and a racing game for sure (in that order) 😂

It's definitely a niche product, but if you're a part of that smaller demographic, and you have solid internet, it's a great little accessory.

The lack of cloud streaming is dumbfounding. Removes the PS5 requirement and would create a LOT of PS+ subscriptions. I just don’t understand how they missed this.

You can see in the video that in 9:07 the internet connection wasn‘t very good. The warning symbol showed up in the top right corner. So that was the reason that it doesn‘t run smooth at this time. Maybe some other device made a little automatic update at this time. You also see in the video that automatic updates was enabled on the ps5, this could be also the reason because the update will slow down the connection.

I thought I was the only one who loved to watch TV while playing my games 😂😂😅😂

I’ve watch a couple reviews on the Portal and no one mention needing a browser to log into public WiFi. I completely forgot about it too… thanks for the reminder RGT.

i'll be waiting for the backbone comparison video bro!! debating on which one i should grab tbh

The streaming unavailability is a coding fix, a software update will nip that in the bud if Sony fully supports this device.

Just curious, are you able to stream movies from DVD and Blu-Ray to your PS Portal from the PS5?

Thanks RGT for the heads up on the router problem!

Sorry, can you clarify the screen issues please? Did you have to drop the resolution on the ps5 down to 1080? Or were the initial display issues (not being as clear as expected) all down to being on the incorrect Wi-Fi frequency? I run my ps5 at 4k (not at 120hz though), and I'd be hacked off having to flip resolutions when switching play sessions between tv & portal!

Watching you open this was the hardest thing I’ll have to do this week

Alot of the issues can be fixed with a firmware update. I think Cloud streaming will be made available for it in the near future.

I’m loving mine.. I’m having pretty good and stable connections in my home.. definitely happy with this purchase 👍🏻

RGT is now going to become one of the top Playstsrion Portal youtubers. RIP in peace to the top Nintendo youtuber of all time.

I already returned it. Tbh the fact that it needs wifi but wont steam rather links to the ps5, basically mirror and on top of that requires tht the ps5 be wired instead of wifi, made my experience disappointing. So much lag. Bad image quality. It sucked. Basically

It's what people thought the wii u was. So it's a little odd why it's even getting sold.

Great video man. Very informative, keep up the great work.

What are the settings you configured on your console to get it running good

So are you having to change the screen settings back and forth between your tv and portal all the time?

This is a HARD pass for me,this is already too much work to just get it running properly and then playin handheld local only 😂 this device is almost worthless for the majority of us

Mine connected straight to my router and I didn’t have to adjust anything it was crystal clear so maybe down to each router which wouldn’t surprise me, overall I think your assessment is accurate it is very good and not bad price however there are a few downsides but not enough to stop you buying it in my opinion

You make great content. I had a question. Can you stream to Twitch while playing on the PlayStation Portal? Thank you

I used to work for an ISP so I'm very familiar with the fact that by default they all seem to merge the 2.4/5Ghz wireless bands together which is a really dump idea IMO as the difference in performance between those two bands are incredible. After countless service calls where I had customers complaining about slow interest speeds I basically made it a point with every install that I did to separate the wireless bands which is easy to do if you can log into the device directly. ISPs typically also have a way to do this from an app or their website but I still get the feeling that most people don't really understand wireless technologies and so this is going to be a common problem for a lot of people.

Thanks doing the review. Wanted to hear an honest unfiltered option

As someone who uses remote play a lot because my family lives in a different state and when I go back to visit, I use remote play. This seems like a great all-in-one thing for me.

The portal seems like a great peice of tech. Just hoping John is right and this does lead sony to making a handheld hybrid in the future that plays games natively and via streaming

Do you have to be on the same network your ps5 is sat on, or can I be miles away and use it on a different network ?

One of the engineers at SIE said in an interview that they want to start with remote play first and then consider cloud streaming later.

Do you know if you can use the original Pulse headset connected to the ps5 if you are within range? I know the pulse headset can’t connect to the Portal directly.

I’m just curious are you using the two in one gateway 6

Yo RGT you should review the PowerMini Arcade i been looking into getting my hands on that 5800 retro games all wrapped into one portable console from classic arcade games to ps1 and everything in between

Your unboxing is crazy 😂

In Canada, this costs more than a switch, and it doesn't even count as an actual standalone handheld

I really really like ur Knicks Hat colorway😍. Where can i buy with that kind of hat? ❤️🙏

So are you saying we should turn off our 2.4ghz or is having both 2.4ghz and 5ghz on better?

It's too bad Sony wasted this good screen for just remote play. They could had easily make money with this by just turning it into a portable mini console handheld device instead. Think PlayStation TV that could download PS1, PS2, PS3, PSP, PS Vita, and Indie games but in handheld form with the option of remote play and cloud streaming from PC, PS+, PS4, and PS5. I would had buy that day one. They could call it the PlayStation Party cause like a party, it got so much to offered.

So can you log in your account n play wat u have on the ps5 on this?

@RGT85 I have a question about the system for you?

My best friend was the original bass player for Alli with an I, he wrote most of the music on the first EP. They’re doing reunion shows but with the later lineup.

I feel like the Wreckfest hiccup could be something as simple as the internet going down in quality for a bit. It happens randomly when streaming or doing things. Internet never flows perfectly 100% of the time. Good review, very honest. Take care

Is it tied to one user like remote play on the Vita was, or could my wife log into it depending on who wants to use the tv? I imagine it only allows one user, but if anyone on the PS5 itself can utilize it, that would be very helpful for me.

@RGT85 I work for a major ISP and we do the same thing, we call it band steering that away the modem can determine whether the device needs 5 or 2.4ghz. The fix for this is going into your router settings and giving your 2.4 frequency and your 5 GHz frequency different names so they appear separately when searching

Is it just a share play machine or can I actually take it to a friend's house and play on it if my account is on it?

what do you mean by you had to set your PlayStation up like the picture and stuff for the look better on the portal ?? confused by that

So what settings should you use for your PS5 for this to perform properly?

I turned off HDR, VRR and 120fps modes in the PS5s screen and video setting and the games jumped up massively in quality

Would be interesting to see how this performs when you are outside your own network. I'm sure they will fix the combined 2.4/5 networks since this is the new standard for all routers and ISPs.

As someone whose internet still is hairy, I'll keep my Switch OLED.

Wii u 2 Also not sure what isp you have, but you can buy your own modem/router combo and not pay monthly rental fees for the modem. I have an orbi750. Its old, but it still gets 1.2 gbps. 400mbps wifi. 5ghz. $80 a month.

Do you have to be on THE SAME WiFi for it to work? Meaning, basically you can only use it at your house? Or , as long as your PS5 is on & online, and the Portal is linked to WiFi across the country, it will work?

Has anyone found this in stores? I’ve looked everywhere!

Overall you need a good WiFi setup. Any ISP WiFi setups will likely have issues, especially if the bands are combined into one. Also no adjusting anything on the PS5 was needed for me. My connection is stable and the image is sharp and I didn’t have to change anything. I’m using a gaming AX5700 router through Xfinity.

That Knicks cap goes hard🔥🔥🔥

Can you use it while someone is on a different account on your ps5?

I'll be waiting for that backbone video. Debating on getting one

Sorry for the dumb question but should I connect to 2.4 or 5G on my local network.

The portal is basically a way to turn the ps5 into a Wii U change my opinion lol

great unboxing video, one of a kind

Anyone else wishing there were programmable paddle buttons on the back? I can’t seem to go back without it.

My iPad air has no issues where the ps portal artifacts and randomly slows down. I figured it would be patched in a firmware update

I only encountered a few hiccups when the ps5 was downloading an update in the background while I was using the portal. Otherwise, buttery smooth! I didn't have to change any settings on the ps5 either, adjusting the brightness on the portal made it look really nice

Got mine a week ago … been playing it to my apartment to my work to my brothers place sisters place to my parents place… its awesome so far!

For your network issue, it might need to be ok the same network as the PS5. So when you reset your wifi enough times your PS5 joined that network and it was able to join with it maybe?

Optimum has what’s called sticky band option where they can stick your device to only use 5g or 2g

I could hear the sound effects and music for that Tekken 2 footage.

That Tekken what a throwback wow!

The problem I'm having is that the frames will drop, input lag, and some connection issues. I don't understand bcz I have a netgear nighthawk. Any tips to fix this?

what happens when the buttons start to fail or the dpad or analog sticks? gonna have to buy a whole new unit....

Hey bro bit of advice when it comes to your router I had the same issue with my series X and my LG soundbar The Xbox was only picking up 2.4 g and my LG soundbar was actually sucking the internet out of the house I had to log into the router and split the bands connect the soundbar to 2.4 and the Xbox to 5G Work like a charm hasn't dropped out Hope this helps take care

I like the idea of the PlayStation Portal, but the Wi-Fi requirement is what hurts it for me. Sony could have had a very powerful Nintendo Switch contender for themselves if the device allowed offline play/ local game downloads. I personally don’t see the point of owning one if the only place I can really play it is in my own home where my PlayStation 5 is already set up on a larger screen.

You unbox things like an impatient kid on Christmas morning. ;)

You don't have to change any settings at all on your PS5 other than turning remote play on if you didn't have it on already. You don't need to change the resolution or the 120 frame rate.

Any complaint can literally be fixed via software updates, including adding features later.

I have more than solid internet and tried multiple routers, also tried it at my work, and i work in it.. and im having the same issue as my 6 colleagues.. micro stuttering and little slowdowns.. we all returned the damn thing.. maybe for some folk its not a big deal but for me it ruins the whole experience.

My original pulse wireless headset works when playing on the portal. The dongle has a great range and there is no sound lag. I’m away from the playstion up stairs in the bedroom

It's my Christmas gift, but I took it out of the box already to see how it was working, seeing that my internet is not super fast. Thankfully, everything runs well, I tried a couple of games and didn't run into any problem. And the screen is so big compared to my old Switch, I can't wait for Christmas to play with (I had to give it back until Christmas). For me, that was exactly what I needed. I can't really get into a game unless I'm lying in bed in the dark, under the duvet, with headphones on. I still bought the Playstation because there were games I was interested in but even so, I don't use it much, and it's such a waste of money. Now that I will have the Portal though, I will be able to enjoy all the games I've wanted to play. I have to say though that I don't play outside, only at home and at my friends when I'm dogsitting and I don't have PS plus, so the downsides don't bother me. For my needs, it's perfect. But I understand how it could be a problem for others, for people who travel and want to take it with them, or for people who pay for PSplus and can't use it on the device, that must be really annoying.

If you have a Windows computer or handheld like the Legion Go or ROG Ally or Steam Deck with Windows installed, a growing number of Xbox and Game Pass games sync their save files between devices, and sometimes buying them buys them for Xbox and PC. Think it’s called Xbox Play Anywhere. Then you’re playing native versions of your games on the Go rather than streaming them.

My heart honestly hurts watching people unbox and tear the box and try opening things obviously the wrong way 💀 I'm 30 and remember as kid knowing how my dad would react if I treated anything expensive disrespectfully 💀

Tech support Agent here, there is an option to separate the 2.4G and the 5G networks, but the extender should work just as fine. You can try and do it yourself if you're tech savvy. Love to give you a hand man.

Why shouldn’t we get a cheap iPad (iPad 9/mini) and use the remote play function there? Am I missing something

Unfortunately you’re never gonna be confident in having a stable experience while streaming a game. We aren’t there yet. Would’ve been nice to be able to wire the handheld up to the PS5 similar to PSVR2. Also cloud streaming should’ve been available for this device. 🤷‍♂️

How did you get PS1 Tekken 2 for PS2. 7:51

I didn’t have to change any setting on my PS5 or have any network issues but I have a google mesh system and don’t use the router from the ISP since those are usually sus

I like it actually... It just made my breaks outside longer.. it made my barbecues longer.. and fun at night camping if u have a good pbone or a tmobile 5g box with you.

Can someone be watching something on the Ps5 - Netflix or Disney - while you game handheld with the portal at the same time?

Mine saw the extender from my Ring Chime. NOTHING in my house sees that thing..

This is the most honest review I have seen so far, awesome job man!

How to put ps5 console in rest mode, while using the portal?

I'm not into that device but I do remember another youtuber connecting his ps5 to Lan and the ps portal to 5ghz wifi

I really liked my portal for the few days I had it. It's just that someone else liked it more than me to pay me $360 for mine.

What happens is that because its on auto, when the modem deems "that its best" to use 5Ghz it will show (thats why you couldn't before just, those wifi auto changers are trash) Same with your hiccups, it was changing frequency in the middle of your play through

Jenky.. i think it looks great!

I got a steamdeck so I’ll be streaming to that when I get a ps5 down the road

What's happening with the random obnoxious audio pop crackles in your recent videos mate?

I want to see spawnwave’s tear down of this thing