PlayStation Portal 2026 Review: Japanese Innovation Hampered by UK Infrastructure
This review examines the PlayStation Portal, a handheld streaming device released by Sony in 2023 that initially received mixed reviews due to its inability to play games locally. Recent software updates have transformed the Portal by enabling cloud streaming of Sony's game catalogue via a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription (£13.49/month). The device now offers high-fidelity gaming on an LCD screen that rivals OLED quality, capable of 60FPS performance depending on network speed. However, the reviewer highlights significant limitations in the UK, where average residential internet speeds are roughly half those of the US. In a South London flat with 70 Mbps speeds, the device works well only when near the router. The article concludes that the Portal is excellent for users with full-fibre broadband but impractical for those with slower connections, calling it a 'premium paperweight' when connectivity is lost.
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