ALBAWABA - Sony has finally launched their newest portable device under the name of PlayStation Portal, and things are not looking great for users who are looking to play their games portably for countless reasons.
Today, Al Bawaba will be listing why the PlayStation Portal is not worth your time or money, as it offers nothing new to the gaming market and comes with many cons to justify its hefty price tag.
Sony's PlayStation Portal is not worth your money
1) The Portal doesn't allow a public Wi-Fi connection
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In a recent review by IGN, they tested the PlayStation Portal in public areas like Dunkin Donuts, for example, where it requires a web browser to connect to their public Wi-Fi.
Sony's newest portable device doesn't offer a browser option, making it impossible for users to connect to any public Wi-Fi that requires logging in through a browser.
An alternative to connecting to public Wi-Fi is using your phone as a hotspot.
2) PlayStation Portal has Bluetooth issues
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The device doesn't allow users to connect their Bluetooth devices, such as their personal headphones and earphones, leaving them with the limited option of using a wired version of the two.
On the other hand, PlayStation's Link Earbuds are coming on Dec. 6, 2023, while the Headset releases on Feb. 21, 2024. Both products will be compatible with the Portal, although their retail prices will exceed $100.
This leaves the player with the option of using a wired headset or paying a hefty price for the luxury of Bluetooth, which shouldn't be a thing in 2023.
3) It's the same price as a Nintendo Switch Lite
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Sony's newest device is only a screen-mirroring product that allows players to basically stream any PS5 game they own on it with the help of an internet connection.
Despite it only offering gamers something simple, its price is similar to the Nintendo Switch Lite, which is capable of playing all Nintendo games since it's a gaming console, compared to the Portal, which only works if you own a PS5.
4) The Portal is already getting scalped left and right
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Since we're in 2023, you can't get a piece of technology without it getting scalped left and right by scalpers internationally making the retail price of the product skyrocket because of its limited availability.
The PlayStation Portal fell victim to such scalpers since it's currently unavailable on Sony's official website and is getting sold for twice its retail price on eBay and Facebook Marketplace.
