PlayStation Portal Transformed by Major Update
The latest update for the PlayStation Portal has given Sony’s handheld a fresh start. When it was first reviewed two years ago, the device showed great promise but lacked cloud gaming. As the reviewer noted:
"If it had access to cloud gaming too, it'd be better still."
That long-requested feature has finally arrived in full, changing the experience entirely. Although Sony initially introduced cloud play a year ago, it was only a beta test limited to a few titles. Now, after the biggest update since launch, players can stream hundreds of games directly without needing to connect the device to a PS5 or PS5 Pro. Early impressions suggest that performance is smooth and mostly free of lag.
Expanded Cloud Library
With the update exiting beta, Sony has greatly increased the number of supported games by adding streaming access for owned titles. The new “Your Library” section showcases over a thousand compatible games. Selecting one loads it up for instant play, turning the Portal into a true standalone gaming device.
Personal Experience
As both a tech and gaming writer, the reviewer found more than a hundred games ready to stream immediately after updating. Many were long-forgotten classics, now easily accessible through this new system.
Author’s Summary: Sony’s major update unlocks cloud streaming on PlayStation Portal, vastly expanding its library and transforming it into a lag-free, standalone handheld gaming platform.