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New PlayStation Portal software update adds 1080p High Quality mode and UX refinements

The update will begin rolling out globally from March 18.

blog.playstation.com

PlayStation Portal remote player continues to evolve, with ongoing improvements designed to enhance the way players experience Remote Play and Cloud Streaming.

Since our last update in November, we've seen strong momentum on PS Portal. Cloud Streaming monthly users grew by 162% year-over-year in January, and over 50% of PS Portal users are now PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers – reflecting growing engagement with the cloud experience.

As more players discover new ways to play on PS Portal, we remain committed to continuously refining performance and usability. Today, we're pleased to share some new features and refinements for our PS Portal users.

Starting today, (March 17 PDT / March 18 CET and JST), a new system software update for PS Portal will roll out globally, introducing improvements designed to deliver higher visual fidelity, smoother interactions, and a more seamless overall experience.

Here are some details of the new features.

1080p High Quality mode

Players can now select a 1080p High Quality mode during Remote Play and Cloud Streaming. This new mode enables players to enjoy games at a higher bitrate compared to the default 1080p Standard mode, providing a smooth and high-fidelity experience.**

• To enable the mode, go to [Quick Menu] > [Max Resolution] and select [1080p High Quality] during Remote Play or Cloud Streaming.
• You can apply the change by restarting the Remote Play / Cloud Streaming session.

Refined Cloud Streaming experience

We've introduced several enhancements to improve usability and reduce friction during Cloud Streaming*** sessions.

• Improved Product Detail Page: When you select "Stream" on the product detail pages of game bundles, a new UI will show up, allowing you to select a specific game to play from that bundle.
• Game Invite: If you're actively streaming a supported title and receive game invites, you'll now see a clear on-screen notification on PS Portal, ensuring you never miss an invitation while playing.
• Enhanced Trophy notifications: Trophy notifications now clearly display the trophy name and associated image when unlocked. Platinum trophies will also feature their special animation, bringing greater visibility and celebration to your achievements.
• Improved Search screen: The search interface has been refined for a smoother experience, such as the On Screen Keyboard display being available immediately when going into search.

*Sample game for illustrative purposes only

Smoother onboarding experience

If you don't have an account for PlayStation yet, getting started is now easier than ever. With an improved UI and onboarding flow, you can now quickly create an account and sign in to your PS Portal by scanning the QR code using your mobile device.

 

[Sintoid]

Everyone is updating something this week

 

[SlimySnake]

Wow. Amazing. And finally.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

PlayStation Portal remote player continues to evolve, with ongoing improvements designed to enhance the way players experience Remote Play and Cloud Streaming.

Since our last update in November, we've seen strong momentum on PS Portal. Cloud Streaming monthly users grew by 162% year-over-year in January, and over 50% of PS Portal users are now PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers – reflecting growing engagement with the cloud experience.

As i said...trojan horse. PS Portal is one of the best things Sony has done since PS5 released.

 

[Truthtellers]

Sony on a roll. PS5 Pro PSSR 2, New PS Portal improvements and no more PC releases. Keep it up Sony.

 

[kazuyamishima]

 

[Bojanglez]

Nice update. Trophy details was much needed

 

[corgiix3]

PSSR2, Switch 2 docked profiles for switch 1 handheld games, PS portal bitrate buffs, and DLSS5 all at the same time? WTF is going on lmaooo

 

[N30RYU]

When will I be able to stream games like if I had a PS5 Pro?

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

PSSR2, Switch 2 docked profiles for switch 1 handheld games, PS portal bitrate buffs, and DLSS5 all at the same time? WTF is going on lmaooo

One of those is basically a meme but sure...a lot is happening, i agree.

 

[MisterXDTV]

When will I be able to stream games like if I had a PS5 Pro?

When you buy a PS5 Pro and keep it on

 

[Topher]

I'm going to give Portal another go when they release the OLED version

 

[Felessan]

They really did find a golden mine with portal

Nice update

 

[Certinty]

I'll give it another go but I still think it's the biggest waste of money i've spent the past few years. Just doesn't work well for me in the slightest.

 

[Dorfdad]

When will I be able to stream games like if I had a PS5 Pro?

Depends yes and no. As an ultimate member you will be able to stream from cloud any game I. Their collection. Also they offer a similar feature to Xbox's play anywhere if you buy certain games from the store you can stream it

 

[Zuzu]

Dang bro, Sony & Nintendo both bringing out great updates for their hardware. I'm a very happy customer lately. Hopefully we get the OLED Portal soon.

 

[onQ123]

I know the clip on phone controller guy is punching the air right now .

 

[Ceallach]

Does the Portal have any way to make a direct connection with a PS5? Like if you dont have access to any internet. Deploying soon and that would sick if possible.

 

[j0hnnix]

Portal keeps winning.

 

[Baemono]

Does the Portal have any way to make a direct connection with a PS5? Like if you dont have access to any internet. Deploying soon and that would sick if possible.

The Portal/remote play needs to check your PSN account by connecting to the internet before allowing you to connect your console, so no

 

[onQ123]

Does the Portal have any way to make a direct connection with a PS5? Like if you dont have access to any internet. Deploying soon and that would sick if possible.

Yes as long as you have a wifi router

Edit: but I haven't tried it since we had all the updates so things could have changed since then.

 

[onQ123]

The Portal/remote play needs to check your PSN account by connecting to the internet before allowing you to connect your console, so no

I have actually used Portal while the Internet was down in my area

 

[Baemono]

I have actually used Portal while the Internet was down in my area

But where you connected already ? The online check is only done once

 

[onQ123]

But where you connected already ? The online check is only done once

I connected while the Internet was down

 

[mitch1971]

Expensive Ram = Optimization.

 

[DeepEnigma]

PSSR2, Switch 2 docked profiles for switch 1 handheld games, PS portal bitrate buffs, and DLSS5 all at the same time? WTF is going on lmaooo

Tech being so expensive now, they need to focus on software updates and optimizations for the end user.

We welcome this.

 

[Sooner]

Portal is one of the best things to come to gaming in a long time. I'll never go back to streaming through mobile, etc.

 

[StoopKidz]

Desperately needed. I dropped my Portal because of the poor IQ compared to using something like Moonlight on another device.

 

[Schmick]

I was starting to wonder what would be become of PS cloud gaming. I've been a PS Plus for PC subscriber for god knows how long but the game library doesn't really seem to change. Its crossed my mind that perhaps with the recent news that Sony might be moving away from PC that PS cloud might also find itself unsupported, at least on PC anyway. I hope that with the growing success of the Portal the impetus is still there to support PC players with cloud.

 

[SardineBreath]

That OLED Portal can't come soon enough.

 

[mckmas8808]

Sony on a roll. PS5 Pro PSSR 2, New PS Portal improvements and no more PC releases. Keep it up Sony.

Amazing what happens when the Jim Ryan era is OVER! And the Nishino era is beginning. Praise goes to Totoki too!

 

[LavitzSlambert]

This is great news for Portal owners. Is this also the case for PS Remote Play app?

 

[Trunx81]

Hell yeah, about time. Now add PS4 compatibility and cloud resume and I'll be happy!
But don't expect PS5 Pro performance. The server racks with PS5 hardware have to be payed of first.

 

[mckmas8808]

Hell yeah, about time. Now add PS4 compatibility and cloud resume and I'll be happy!
But don't expect PS5 Pro performance. The server racks with PS5 hardware have to be payed of first.

This is the next hurdle to climb for the PS Portal.

 

[StereoVsn]

That OLED Portal can't come soon enough.

I wonder if that would release this year. It would need to be forward looking enough so it can also work with PS6, taking advantage of hopefully better WiFi chip.

 

[nial]

I wonder if that would release this year. It would need to be forward looking enough so it can also work with PS6, taking advantage of hopefully better WiFi chip.

No chance. Sony will be "buy the PS6 Portable!".
Sony isn't known for generational support for peripherals. It will work for BC PS4/PS5 games, but don't expect it with native PS6 software.

 

[Felessan]

No chance. Sony will be "buy the PS6 Portable!".
Sony isn't known for generational support for peripherals. It will work for BC PS4/PS5 games, but don't expect it with native PS6 software.

It's just remote play device (actually Android on Snapdragon)
So I expect it fully compatible with PS6 as is any android device that can be used for remote play

 

[nial]

It's just remote play device (actually Android on Snapdragon)
So I expect it fully compatible with PS6 as is any android device that can be used for remote play

It's not that it can't be done, it will just not be done.
And you guys know I'm a Sony boy so I wouldn't spread FUD like that, lol. It's simply clear that it's not going to happen in the same way that you won't be able to use the PS5 DualSense for native PS6 games.

 

[StereoVsn]

No chance. Sony will be "buy the PS6 Portable!".
Sony isn't known for generational support for peripherals. It will work for BC PS4/PS5 games, but don't expect it with native PS6 software.

It kind of wouldn't make sense for it not to work though I would think. This is just a streaming device and they should have majority of PS6 hardware "locked in" so it's not an unknown.

 

[tmlDan]

It's just remote play device (actually Android on Snapdragon)
So I expect it fully compatible with PS6 as is any android device that can be used for remote play

its also streaming tbf, not just remote play

you're right, it should be PS6 compatible

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Portal is one of the best things to come to gaming in a long time. I'll never go back to streaming through mobile, etc.

Imagine an OLED model or an updated model once the PS6 releases to go alongside the PS6 home console or the handheld.
That's going to be Sony's way to increase their MAU: 3 different business models for 3 different possible audiences, with 3 distinct prices.

 

[Don Carlo]

Props to Sony for actually improving it post-launch. Slowly turning the PlayStation Portal into what it should've been

 

[Markio128]

Quit with all these updates Sony!

 

[cjp]

Be interesting to see how far they've increased the bitrate. At the minute I've dropped the portal because the PxPlay app on an OLED iPad blows it out of the water for image quality.

 

[yogaflame]

Sony is really making all its hardware future proof.

 

[caligula13]

can I still not easily switch between accounts?

 

[onQ123]

No chance. Sony will be "buy the PS6 Portable!".
Sony isn't known for generational support for peripherals. It will work for BC PS4/PS5 games, but don't expect it with native PS6 software.

PlayStation Move was released on PS3 & was the PSVR controller on PS4

 

[ThroatPie]

beautiful. Such a nice device got even better.

 

[phant0m]

Everyone is updating something this week

I feel like with all the HW and cost constraints, we're entering an era of optimization and lifetime extension

which is a good thing all around tbh

 

[Sintoid]

I feel like with all the HW and cost constraints, we're entering an era of optimization and lifetime extension

True, many developers already sentenced about that and it's a very very good thing