FOLLOWING PlayStation’s latest change to how the PS Portal works, owners have more reason than ever to take their console out and about.
Previously your Portal had to be able to connect to your PS5, which usually meant having someone at home to set things up.
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This meant that it was a great console to use on the sofa while your favourite show was on the TV, but it wasn’t practical for trips away.
However, you can now stream to your PS Portal via PlayStation Plus Premium, giving you more options to play on the go.
Despite the increased portability of the console’s functionality, it doesn’t help the Portal’s impractical shape and size.
The PS Portal is much larger than the Switch or Steam Deck, and by virtue of being two halves of a PS5 controller stuck to the sides of a screen, it’s difficult to Tetris it into your bag.
If you ever plan to take your Portal on the go, you’ll need a way to protect it, and that’s no easy task.
I bought my Portal close to launch, and at that time, there were limited products on the market.
The first case I purchased had a semi-hard cover that got dirty quickly and allowed the console to move around a little inside.
Looking for a better case for my travels next year, I jumped at the chance to try out PowerA’s latest Portal case when I was offered one.
I previously reviewed the PowerA Nintendo Switch case, which claimed to work with all Switch models, but I was bothered by how much my Switch Lite rattled around inside.
As there is only one size of PS Portal, this case is very form-fitting to the console, and once you secure it with the screen flap, it doesn’t move inside at all.
In fact, I’m amazed at how secure it is inside the case, as my Portal remains silent even when I shake it.
The case has a fairly hard shell, and while it likely wouldn’t help your Portal survive a high-impact blow, it seems more than strong enough to protect it inside your bag.
The one feature I love is the hole in the front that lets you charge the handheld while the case is closed.
Connecting the cable to the console is a bit fiddly, but once it’s done charging, you can easily pull it out and take the Portal with you.
My only complaint is that the handle is not as sturdy or as comfortable as I would like, but you’re not likely to carry it around like a briefcase for a long period.
At this point I’ve put my original Portal case away, and the PowerA is my go-to case simply for peace of mind when I’m travelling.
If you’re looking for a way to protect your Portal with its new streaming capabilities, then this case is a strong contender.
If you want to read more about gaming hardware, check out our PS5 buyers guide.
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