Yes the DualSense Edge is great for the power player, PSVR 2 is a wonder for those who can afford it, but PlayStation Portal looks set to actually enhance the way I play every day. Previously codenamed Project Q, the Remote Play device will launch at $199.99 / £199.99 later this year, with Sony providing plenty more details about that DualSense-screen hybrid in a blog post today. Taking a look at the brand's first handheld since the Vita, I'm already excited.
That lower than expected price point certainly helps, but the Portal has so much potential to open up new ways of play it feels far less like trophy for the wealthier end of Sony's market and more like an extension of the ecosystem as a whole. $200 is still a lot, but it's offering PS5 players a whole new way to play. It's the same price as the console's pro controller, but - personally - I'm not down to spend three figures on a few extra buttons when I'm already happy tapping around my virtual worlds. 'Pro' features are great for those who use them, but for casual play the PlayStation Portal is already selling itself particularly well.
