Sony has released a new PlayStation Portal update alongside patch notes that reveal what is new with the handheld PS5 machine.
PlayStation Portal owners have been surprised with a new update from Sony. Unfortunately, the update does not come with any features nor does it make any radical improvements to the handheld Sony machine. Regardless, those who picked up the complimentary PS5 handheld will need to download the update before they can proceed with using it.According to the official patch notes of the new PlayStation Portal update — Update 4.0.
The patch notes also reveal that “messages and usability on on some screens” have also been improved, but again there are no specifics beyond this. The absence of more precise details also suggests these improvements are more marginal to the user experience rather than noteworthy. Yet, Sony felt the need to push a PlayStation Portal update without major improvements or new features, which may suggest these various changes are more noteworthy than the patch notes suggest.
The PlayStation Portal is a handheld gaming accessory for the PS5 that requires a PS5 or PS5 Pro to use. It was released back in 2023, and streams games from the PS5 via Wi-Fi and Remote Play technology. In other words, it does not run any games or media natively, which is why it is only $199.99, despite being quite new and boasting some expensive components.
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