Why the Internet Was Wrong About PlayStation Portal

PlayStation Portal finally worth your money in 2026? I've been using Sony's handheld for months — on trains, on the sofa, and with the Pulse headphones — to give you the honest answer most reviews won't.The internet destroyed this thing at launch. No Bluetooth. No cloud streaming. "Why does it even exist?" But Sony has quietly transformed the Portal with system updates, cloud streaming via PlayStation Plus, and better bitrate options. So I went back to find out: is this now the device it should have been all along?I also tested it with the Pulse headphones via PlayStation Link — because the whole "no Bluetooth" thing forces you into Sony's ecosystem, and I've got thoughts on that.What I cover: What's actually changed since the 2024 reviews Cloud streaming — no PS5 required Multiplayer performance (spoiler: don't play Call of Duty on this) The best home setup for smooth gameplay PlayStation Link & Pulse headphones — worth it or just more expensive? The £200 question: who should buy this and who absolutely shouldn't Chapters: 0:00 — The internet was wrong about this 0:39 — What's actually changed since launch 1:22 — Why it's brilliant for single-player 1:39 — The honest truth about multiplayer 2:07 — Best setup for smooth gameplay 2:25 — The audio situation & PlayStation Link 3:02 — 3D audio is a mess 3:19 — No Bluetooth is still a crime 3:30 — The £200 question: is it worth it?Gear mentioned: PlayStation Portal Pulse Elite Wireless Headphones PlayStation Plus Premium (for cloud streaming) If you've got a Portal — or you're still on the fence — drop your thoughts in the comments. Does the cloud streaming update change things for you, or is it still a pass?Subscribe for more honest tech reviews from the UK. No hype, just real opinions.#PlayStationPortalReview #PSPortal #PlayStation #Sony #TechReview #CloudGaming #PulseHeadphones #RemotePlay