I'd not used my PlayStation Portal in a year, but now Sony's new update has arrived I can't put it down

The New PS Portal Update Revives Its Appeal

When I first reviewed the PlayStation Portal two years ago, I praised its potential and noted,

"If it had access to cloud gaming too, it'd be better still."
Now that feature has fully arrived, bringing a major transformation to the handheld device.

Expanded Cloud Gaming Access

Sony initially introduced cloud gaming on the Portal a year ago, but only as a beta with a limited number of titles. The latest update moves beyond beta, allowing users to play hundreds of games without connecting the device to a PS5 or PS5 Pro. Based on my experience, gameplay is mostly free of lag.

Access to a Vast Game Library

The update includes a significant expansion of streaming capabilities, now covering a large portion of your purchased titles. Sony states that over a thousand games are supported, accessible via a new "Your Library" section on the Portal. Selecting a game initiates the loading process for immediate play.

Personal Testing Results

As both a games and tech writer, I own a substantial collection of PS5 and classic games. After updating my Portal and opening the cloud option, I found over 100 titles instantly available, including many older games I had forgotten about.

"More than a thousand titles are now supported, so you should see an almost complete library of available games in a new 'Your Library' section."

This update has breathed new life into the PlayStation Portal, allowing it to stand independently as a versatile gaming device.

Author's summary: The latest PlayStation Portal update unlocks extensive cloud gaming, letting players access thousands of games without a PS5 connection, revitalizing the device's appeal.

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T3 T3 — 2025-11-06

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