PlayStation Portal, Sony’s portable solution for playing the PS5, is evolving with a new software update. Available today, this update brings highly anticipated features, including cloud streaming compatibility for PS Plus Premium subscribers, as well as audio improvements.
Sony is thus celebrating the first anniversary of its PlayStation Portal, a product described as ambitious and well received by the community. Among the new features, the streaming functionality now allows you to play certain PS5 titles directly from Sony’s servers, without the need for a PS5 console.
Audio innovations
The update includes several improvements to enrich the sound experience:
- Automatic speaker volume adjustment for minimum audio levels.
- Optimized settings via the PlayStation Link menu to adjust the overall volume and side tone volume.
These changes aim to make using PS Portal even more comfortable, especially for extended sessions.
A highly anticipated streaming feature
Sony is also introducing a cloud streaming beta for PS Portal. This feature provides access to over 120 PS5 games. And not just any game. We notably find big successes like Ghost of Tsushima or Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
However, this beta remains limited: only PS5 games from the PlayStation Plus catalog are compatible. PS4 or PS3 games are not currently supported, and some features like 3D audio or voice chat are missing.
An evolving experience
Sony specifies that this beta represents an initial phase of public experimentation. Quality and features may evolve before full deployment. This initiative nevertheless marks an important step for the PS Portal, affirming its role in the Sony ecosystem.
With this update, Sony demonstrates its desire to innovate and listen to its community.
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