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| Codename | Project Q |
|---|---|
| Developer | Sony Interactive Entertainment |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Product family | PlayStation |
| Type | Handheld gaming device |
| Release date | |
| Introductory price | $199.99 |
| Operating system | Android[7] |
| Display | 1920 × 1080, touch-enabled, 8 inches, 60HzLCD[8] |
| Controller input | DualSense |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi |
| Online services | PlayStation Network PlayStation Plus |
| Dimensions | 14.0 × 3.88 × 6.0 inches[8] |
| Weight | 1.15 pounds (520 grams)[9] |
| Related | PlayStation 5 |
| Website | www |
ThePlayStation Portal is a handheld gaming accessory for thePlayStation 5, developed bySony Interactive Entertainment, first released on November 15, 2023.[10] It is used tostream video games and other media from a PlayStation 5 via the Portal'sWi-Fi connection usingRemote Play technology. The Portal is able to control the console using its own built-in screen andDualSense-like controller[11][12] styled like ahandheld game console,[13] although it does not run any games or media natively on its own.[14]
The PlayStation Portal's main hardware features include an 8-inchLCD HD screen and "all of the buttons and features of aDualSense controller".[15] It runs a heavily modified version ofAndroid 13[16] on aSnapdragon 662 system-on-chip.[16] Unlike theNintendo Switch or Sony's own previousPlayStation Vita andPlayStation Portable, the PlayStation Portal is not a standalone game console and only functions as a streaming receiver for PlayStation 5.[17][18] In November 2024, Sony rolled out test versions of the device's software to givecloud gaming access to players withPlayStation Plus Premium,[19] which exited beta and became officially available in November 2025.[20]
The PlayStation Portal connects to a paired PlayStation 5 through alocal area network instead of directly, using the Portal'sWi-Fi connection.[21] The controller commands and video stream are transmitted over the local network, which means that abroadband Internet connection is not required at home other than for authentication purposes or to play online multiplayer games.[21] When outdoors or remote, anInternet connection is required; the Portal itself does not feature4G/5Gcellular connectivity,[22] instead connecting to a Wi-Fiaccess point elsewhere, which may also includetethering to an existing cell phone's connection.[22]
Due to the lack of aweb browser, the PlayStation Portal was initially unable to connect to mostpublic Wi-Fi hotspots which require access to acaptive portal for authentication. A system software update rolled out on June 19, 2024, allowing users to connect to these public networks.[23] This was initially limited to the 2.4 GHzradio band, but another firmware update released in July added support for 5 GHz public Wi-Fi networks.[24]
Publications have noted that the quality of the stream, both locally and remote, is highly dependent on the homerouter, and generally recommend the PlayStation 5 to be hardwired to the router usingEthernet instead of wirelessly.[25][26]
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The device was announced as Project Q on May 23, 2023.[27]
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Following its announcement, there was a degree of doubt about the potential of the device.[28] However, the PlayStation Portal has reportedly been a sales success, becoming the best-selling PS5 accessory in the United States in 2024.[29] Eleven months on from its U.S. launch, an estimated minimum of 420,000 units had been sold in the country.[30]
In 2024, security researcher Andy "theflow0" Nguyen announced he was able to hack the PlayStation Portal and runPlayStation Portable games on it through thePPSSPP emulator, posting a picture of the Portal running the PSP release ofGrand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories.[31][32]
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