Sony introduces PlayStation Portal Remote Player in India at this price

The PlayStation Portal, Sony’s game streaming device that lets players access PS5 games remotely, is finally coming to India. PlayStation India on Friday announced the launch of the handheld in the Indian market. The device was launched in the US and globally late last year. While the PlayStation Portal remote player cannot run games natively, users can stream their PS5 games with console quality controls over a Wi-Fi connection. The device comes with an 8-inch LCD display and features DualSense wireless controller features like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers in supported games.

PlayStation Portal Price in India, Availability

The PlayStation Portal remote player is priced at Rs. 18,999 in India. The handheld device will be available in a single white colourway from August 3 at Sony Centres, Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance, Vijay Sales, Blinkit and other participating retailers.

The PlayStation Portal in India costs Rs. 18,999
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PlayStation Portal Specifications, Features

The PlayStation Portal remote player comes with an 8-inch LCD display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz. The device can run PS4 and PS5 games installed on Sony’s current-generation console at up to 60fps in full HD resolution. The display also comes with touch-sensitive zones on the left and right sides.

The device features DualSense wireless controller features such as haptic feedback and adaptive triggers in compatible games.

Connectivity options on the PlayStation Portal include a USB Type-C port for charging, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Sony’s proprietary PS Link feature, and Wi-Fi 5. The device does not feature Bluetooth connectivity.

The PlayStation Portal can’t run games natively, but it does let players stream games from their PS5 library over home Wi-Fi. This means users can play their PS5 games on the PlayStation Portal even if someone else is using the TV connected to the console.

The PlayStation Portal works via Sony’s Remote Play feature. To set up Remote Play, players must first turn on their PS5 or put it into sleep mode. The console must be connected to the internet and updated to the latest version of the system software.