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- Feels like a premium device in terms of build quality and feel, it really does feel like you're holding a DualSense controller - Screen is merely ok, wish it was an OLED - Much lighter than expected and the screen is offset lower in your hand than the front of the controllers (compared to a Switch for example) - Works flawlessly over my local Wi-Fi and while traveling on a stable, non-public connection (experienced very little lag in four different locations) - The form factor is much better than any Backbone controller I've tried for remote play and I don't have to worry about cooking my phone's battery - Easy to get connected to my PS5 (takes as little as 45 seconds to power it on, exit rest mode, and start playing)
I've already logged several hours with it around the house and while traveling over the holidays. Really works well as a second screen experience while watching sports or being in the same room as a roommate/family member that is occupying the TV.
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Wait, how do you play it while traveling? I thought one of the big hangups was you had to be on the same local network as your PS5? Did I misunderstand that?
Wait, how do you play it while traveling? I thought one of the big hangups was you had to be on the same local network as your PS5? Did I misunderstand that?
You can play it on any Wi-Fi network as long as the connection is stronger than 15-20 Mpps or so at both locations (home PS5 and wherever the Portal is connected). It must be connected at all times, however. That might be where your confusion comes from.
Joined: Tue September 24, 2013 5:56 pm Posts: 47176 Location: In the oatmeal aisle wearing a Shellac shirt
Monkey_Driven wrote:
tragabigzanda wrote:
Wait, how do you play it while traveling? I thought one of the big hangups was you had to be on the same local network as your PS5? Did I misunderstand that?
You can play it on any Wi-Fi network as long as the connection is stronger than 15-20 Mpps or so at both locations (home PS5 and wherever the Portal is connected). It must be connected at all times, however. That might be where your confusion comes from.
Ah, so I could play at a hotel (assuming speed was good) but accessing my PS5 hard drive at home? Or does it stream games from PS+ via your account?
Wait, how do you play it while traveling? I thought one of the big hangups was you had to be on the same local network as your PS5? Did I misunderstand that?
You can play it on any Wi-Fi network as long as the connection is stronger than 15-20 Mpps or so at both locations (home PS5 and wherever the Portal is connected). It must be connected at all times, however. That might be where your confusion comes from.
Ah, so I could play at a hotel (assuming speed was good) but accessing my PS5 hard drive at home? Or does it stream games from PS+ via your account?
It streams games from your home console. The PS5 is doing all the work. Not sure about hotel Wi-Fi or other public hotspots.
- Feels like a premium device in terms of build quality and feel, it really does feel like you're holding a DualSense controller - Screen is merely ok, wish it was an OLED - Much lighter than expected and the screen is offset lower in your hand than the front of the controllers (compared to a Switch for example) - Works flawlessly over my local Wi-Fi and while traveling on a stable, non-public connection (experienced very little lag in four different locations) - The form factor is much better than any Backbone controller I've tried for remote play and I don't have to worry about cooking my phone's battery - Easy to get connected to my PS5 (takes as little as 45 seconds to power it on, exit rest mode, and start playing)
I've already logged several hours with it around the house and while traveling over the holidays. Really works well as a second screen experience while watching sports or being in the same room as a roommate/family member that is occupying the TV.
First State of Play of 2024 will be this Wednesday, 31 Jan, at 5pm Eastern. Supposed to last about 40 mins and feature approx 15 games.
Here's to hoping we get some Silent Hill 2 and/or Metal Gear Solid Delta Info. I wouldn't be opposed to hearing more about that Phantom Blade Zero game as well.
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