Set to launch later this year at $199.99 USD, the Sony PlayStation Portal remote player, formerly known as Project Q, lets you easily stream PS5 games over WiFi and enjoy them on its 8-inch LCD 1080p screen running at 60Hz. Its LCD is where the DualSense controller’s touchpad can normally be found, but the handheld still boasts similar functionality, thanks to touch-responsive areas of the screen.
For example, by simply extending your thumbs towards the bottom corners of the screen brings up two translucent rectangles onscreen, which represent a virtual touchpad. Your fingers will still be able to find most of the DualSense controller buttons in the places you’d expect, but there are several notable changes including the PS button on the left side of the device. Plus, an integrated 3.5mm jack offers more flexibility when it comes to headphones. An exact release date has not yet been announced.
- Model Number CFI-1215A01X.
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During my demo with the PlayStation Portal remote player, I was impressed by the responsive and smooth gameplay from the very first seconds. Precision platforming felt tight and responsive in Astro’s Playroom, as did landing critical shots and dodging enemy projectiles in Returnal. Tapping the PlayStation button and navigating to the PS5’s home menu provided the exact same intuitive experience we’ve come to know and love, and it looked clean and clear on the 8-inch display,” said Tim Turi, Content Communications Manager at Sony Interactive Entertainment.
