Is PlayStation Portal really portable?
The main difference between these two consoles is that Nintendo’s proposal is completely portable, while Sony’s is not everything. To use this new proposal, the user must have their PlayStation 5 turned on to work through remote gaming technology.
According to what Sony said, Portal is not really a console. Rather, it is a control to play on a screen other than a television. Of course, any video game that the user has installed on their console can be played,
It should be noted that this was already possible through the Remote Play application, which allows streaming titles to various devices, such as smartphones, computers or tablets.
In addition, for the games to be played it will also be necessary to be connected to the home Wi-Fi network. “It’s the perfect device for gamers in homes where they may need to share TV,” Sony said.
For its part, Nintendo Switch is a completely portable console, which does not require any type of internet connection to use the games already installed. It also does not require being connected to a “mother” console, to put it in a way, to work.
Screens and controls
The structure of the device is a highlight for Sony, as PlayStation Portal has an eight-inch LCD screen, with the ability to offer Full HD resolution at 60 frames per second.
Although the most expensive version of Nintendo Switch includes an OLED screen with better image quality, the controls are something that remains a must, since the joy-con are fragile compared to the DualSense controller that integrates Portal, which has the functions of haptic feedback and adaptive triggers to generate a more immersive experience.
Prices and availability
Finally, the price is another point where these two consoles differ from each other. According to data from Sony, the device will cost $199 once it goes on sale on November 15, only in select markets.
For its part, Nintendo Switch in its most robust version barely exceeds 300 dollars, although with all the portable gaming capabilities, in addition to what there is a version focused only on this game mode, whose price is approximately 175 dollars.
Regarding the battery, Sony has not given more details, but various reports mention that it could be around four hours, a fact that is not less when compared to Switch, whose duration reaches up to seven hours.