TechGamingPlayStation Portal gets its biggest free upgrade yet – helps you play PS5 games on the goNew system software arrives with some neat new featuresWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechGamingPlayStation Portal gets its biggest free upgrade yet – helps you play PS5 games on the goNew system software arrives with some neat new featuresWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
New system software arrives with some neat new features
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Quick SummarySony has rolled out a system software update for the PlayStation Portal.Among the fixes and new features is the ability to sign into hotel and other public Wi-Fi networks that require additional verification methods.
Sony has rolled out a system software update for the PlayStation Portal.Among the fixes and new features is the ability to sign into hotel and other public Wi-Fi networks that require additional verification methods.
Sony has rolled out a system software update for the PlayStation Portal.Among the fixes and new features is the ability to sign into hotel and other public Wi-Fi networks that require additional verification methods.
Sony has rolled out a system software update for the PlayStation Portal.
Among the fixes and new features is the ability to sign into hotel and other public Wi-Fi networks that require additional verification methods.
ThePlayStation Portalhas surpassed everyone’s expectations, evenSony’s. Only recently has stock become readily available, it’s sold out that quickly in the past. And owners often wax lyrical about being able to play theirPS5games when others are in charge of the TV.
However, one area of consternation has been on its capabilities outside the home. While possible, streaming games onto the Portal via an external internet connection has proved a mostly flaky experience. It works, but not ideally.
That’s why Sony’s latest major system software upgrade is a godsend – it adds several new features and tricks, including improved public Wi-Fi support.
Rolling out now, the over-the-air update enables owners to sign into public wireless networks that required additional validation steps. The Portal could already access password entry, but many hotels, cafes and other locations also have their own sign-in screens. It was not possible to circumnavigate these before.
Wi-Fi connectivity hasn’t been tweaked any, so you’ll still need to ensure the public network has at least 5Mbps speeds (15Mbps ideally), but at least you can now sign in pretty much everywhere you go.
Other new PlayStation Portal features
Also new with the update is visual feedback on the virtual touchpad that appears on the Portal’s 8-inch screen. You can now see what you’re doing on the touchpad that pops up on the display.
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And the device now offers the ability to display battery level in an easy to read percentage. You just need to head to the battery menu in the system settings and turn it on.
That’s about it for now. There’s still no sign of PS Plus cloud gaming support as yet (our most wished for feature), but hopefully that’ll arrive sometime in the future.
For now, thePlayStationPortal continues to be one of the best accessories for the PlayStation 5 and we can’t wait to find out what else is in store for it in the coming months.
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