Sony’s PlayStation Portal Reportedly Facing ‘Lags’ and Here’s How One Can Tackle It

Sony’s big innovation in remote gaming finally arrived on the market. But with a strong skepticism built around PlayStation Portal as the next handheld pitch, Sony had a big task ahead. Well, the current internet buzz around the all-new PS Portal suggests the product is off to a rocky start! Apparently, in just days of its launch, the product is being subjected to some strong callouts for facing ‘unplayable levels of lag’. 

Ever since Sony announced the PlayStation Portal, it invited a lot of curious theories about the bankability of the device. Moreover, the dominance of Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck in the handheld gaming market also questioned the entry of an accessory, with the countdown to the PS Portal launch. Now, with the device going through the first big phase post-launch, the latest reports of ‘lagging’ aren’t good news for PlayStation fans. 

PlayStation Portal lag reports are worrying fans who were looking forward to Sony’s ‘remote revolution’ 

Despite the skepticism surrounding the PlayStation Portal, the pre-orders for the product were sky high. And it was already known that the portal depends on a stable Wi-Fi and PS5’s hardware potential. The product is merely an accessory to the PlayStation 5 console. However, a lot of fans are complaining that the remote accessory is failing to provide the experience it promised due to major lags. 

A Reddit user sparked the discussion on the forum when they brought the issue to the community’s attention. “Just got my portal and set it up with my PS5. The lag is very noticeable (tried 2k and cyberpunk, which I couldn’t drive without crashing every time I turn because of the delay),” the reddit comment read.

The technical hindrance is evidently spoiling the “immersive” experience for a lot of gamers who were looking forward to what PS Portal had to offer. However, some feel the feature of remote gaming has always come up with its compromises. 

“I fear a lot of people who don’t really understand what the PlayStation Portal is will have this sort of experience. Remote Play has always been shaky for me, despite having 140Mbps down, and 30Mbps up,” a gaming veteran reacting to one viral clip wrote. 

While the debate around the future of the handheld device has been fueled, here are some ways that might help you overcome the constant lags occurring in the Portal.

Some tips to counter the lag 

Before going through the tips to tackle the Portal lag, it is important to note that the instructions might not work for all the players. More importantly, as mentioned above the connectivity and performance are highly reliant on the wi-fi strength and the source consoles’ capabilities. 

Even IGN, for instance, had labeled the hardware “As Good as Your Wi-Fi” in the review. To tackle the bug, here are some measures you can try: 

• Check your internet speed and router connectivity (Sony recommends 15Mbps or greater for best results) 
• Move closer to your router
• Try hardwiring the PS5 to the router

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The hardwire connection seems to have worked for most of the users. So, if you face the lag and the internet shows fine, hardwiring should be your first measure. 

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