The PlayStation Portal, Sony's PS remote player, is coming soon to Southeast Asia! Following a significant software update addressing Wi-Fi connectivity issues, pre-orders begin August 5th, 2024, with launches in Singapore on September 4th and Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand on October 9th.
Southeast Asia Launch Details & Pricing:
Country | Price |
---|---|
Singapore | SGD 295.90 |
Malaysia | MYR 999 |
Indonesia | IDR 3,599,000 |
Thailand | THB 7,790 |
The PlayStation Portal offers a portable PS5 gaming experience, featuring an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen at 60fps and incorporating DualSense adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. It's designed for seamless transitions between your PS5 and the handheld device via Wi-Fi connection.
"Ideal for households sharing a TV or for playing PS5 games in different rooms," Sony explains. The device requires a broadband Wi-Fi connection with at least 5Mbps.
Improved Wi-Fi Connectivity:
The recent Update 3.0.1 significantly enhances connectivity, enabling connections to 5GHz networks and public Wi-Fi, resolving previous limitations to 2.4GHz and resulting in more stable remote play, as reported by users.