History of video games/Platforms/PlayStation Portal

Development
The system was previewed as the "PlayStation Q", using the same concept of streaming PlayStation 5 games as the PlayStation Portal would launch with.

Launch
The launch price of the system was announced as $199.99 USD. The device was seen by some as a successor of sorts to the PS Vita, albeit with a different purpose. Another point of comparison made was to the Wii U gamepad.

On August 31, 2023, preorders for the system were opened, with a projected release date of November 15, 2023. Preorders were limited to one device per person.

Around December 21, 2023, the PlayStation Portal had sold out at GameStop in the United States of America according to Tom's Guide. Stock levels also impacted availability in the United Kingdom, with IGN reporting low stocks in early December 2023.

Compute
The local processing is handled by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662. The actual running of games is left to a networked PlayStation 5 game console.

Display
A LCD measuring 8 in and operating at 60 Hz is used as the display of the device. The screen was touch sensitive.

Audio
The system included a 3.5mm headphone jack, twin speakers and a microphone, though notably it lacked Bluetooth audio support locking in users to Sony's own wireless audio products.

Wireless
The system was supported Wi-Fi 5, with reviewers commonly noting a desire for more advanced Wi-Fi technology in the console given it's dependence on a strong signal for functionality. Notably, the system included an Airplane mode, though this was noted by The Verge as rendering the system moot.

Hardware
The system weighed 1.17 lb. The system includes an integrated 16.6 Watt hour battery.

iFixit and The Verge reported that much of the controller controller was notably easier to repair then a stock DualSense controller.

Games
The PlayStation Portal streams games from a PlayStation 5.