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# My baseless predictions for Sony’s upcoming PlayStation Portal
- URL: https://birchtree.me/blog/my-baseless-predictions-for-sonys-upcoming-playstation-portal/
- Published: 2023-08-26T21:30:31.000Z
- Updated: 2023-08-26T21:30:31.000Z
- Author: Matt Birchler
- Tags: #Import 2025-03-29 19:29

[Sony’s upcoming handheld](https://www.playstation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/?ref=birchtree.me) is a device that will exclusively stream games running your PS5\. I think it [could be good](https://birchtree.me/blog/playstation-portal-isnt-what-i-wanted-but-it-might-be-alright-anyway/) if it works well, but [I’m not convinced](https://isfeeling.social/@matt/110957932757468653?ref=birchtree.me). Despite that, I have two predictions I wanted to get on paper now, just in case they come true.

1. The Portal doesn’t support Bluetooth headphones, it only supports Sony’s own brand new headphones, which use a wireless technology they’re calling PlayStation Link. This is supposed to enable super-low latency (something normal Bluetooth headphones suck at for gaming) audio and much higher bandwidth for higher quality audio streams. My bet is that if there is a PS5 Pro/Slim in the wings, that new model will have PlayStation Link built in, allowing for a much better and more reliable experience than the WiFi experience we have now.
2. One big miss is that despite this being a device for streaming games and Sony themselves having a ton of cloud game streaming options for both old and new games, none of those cloud streaming options will work on the Portal. Don’t buy one expecting this, but I would predict this will be added down the line as well. No reason to predict this other than the fact it’s crazy this isn’t there right now, and I hope it was just a matter of having it ready for the holiday launch window.

Again, just some guesses, but if they pan out, I *will* be collecting my props 😉