PlayStation Portal Release Date Announced: Sony's Remote Play Handheld Set for Launch in November '23

PlayStation's first-ever Remote Play dedicated device, the PlayStation Portal remote player, has an official release date of November 15, 2023. According to Sony, the Portal remote player will appear in selected markets upon launch. Fans interested in getting the device can also pre-order it at PlayStation's official website. The device will be available for $199.99. 

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The pre-order feature is currently limited to select countries, including the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. From September 29, 2023, fans can also pre-order the device from other select retailers. Sony has mentioned that it will announce a later date for additional regions.

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PlayStation Portal Remote Player has Very Limited Functionality 

Sony first announced the PlayStation Portal remote player in May 2023, teasing a remote-play device dedicated to the PlayStation 5 console. Alongside the device, Sony also gave a quick peek at their first wireless earbuds, now Pulse Explore. In September, Sont revealed more details regarding their handheld device alongside the reveal of PlayStation's over-the-ear wireless headset, Pulse Elite.

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The PlayStation Portal remote player will bring the PS5 experience to a handheld device. Fans will be able to enjoy the key features of the DualSense wireless controller, including adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. The remote player features a vibrant 8-inch LCD screen with a 1080p 60fps display. According to Sony, the PS Portal remote player is perfect for gamers who use a shared space. This remote player allows one to move away from their PS5 console and enjoy the same experience in a different room. 

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Players can connect the PlayStation Portal device remotely to the PS5 console using Wi-Fi. Moreover, one can seamlessly jump from their console to the remote player. Portal lets one play supported and installed PS5 console games using the Dualsense controller. Lastly, the device supports a 3.5mm audio jack for users interested in wired audio. However, Sony mentioned that Portal remote player devices do not support PS VR2 games that require the headset, alongside games that use PS Plus Premium's cloud streaming services.

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