How to Fix Micro Freezing on the PlayStation Portal?

When Sony first announced the PlayStation Portal, many gamers were disappointed at the idea of the device not being a stand-alone handheld. Not only did gamers express concern but also most of them didn’t have high expectations for the new device. 

There was concern about the device’s usage, with it being an accessory. Yet, during pre-orders, it sold out in many places.So clearly the anticipation was still high. Now, after the recent launch, many players are facing an issue with lags. And to help those players, an insider explained how to hotfix this issue in seconds. 

Disable this feature to counter the issue

Following reports of “lags” and “micro freezing”, a hot fix solution soon surfaced on X (formerly Twitter) which helped many players enjoy a seamless experience while gaming on the portal. The insider provided a simple solution to fix the issue. The post read, “if you are experiencing little lags or micro freezing, disable HDCP in your HDMI settings.” And players can do the same by following these steps.

• Navigate to the main menu of your PlayStation Portal to access system settings.
• Scroll to the “Settings” option, typically represented by a gear or toolbox icon.
• Within the Settings menu, locate and select “System Settings.” This is the hub for adjusting various system-related configurations. There will be a subcategory called HDMI that players will need to navigate to. 
• Within HDMI settings, find the HDCP option, a security feature designed to protect copyrighted content.
• Select the HDCP option, where players will find a toggle or selection to enable or disable it. Choose to disable HDCP. If prompted, confirm the changes by selecting “Yes” or “Confirm” to disable HDCP. 
• After making the changes, restart the PlayStation Portal to ensure the new settings take effect.

After restarting the device, players can test gameplay or video playback to see if lag or micro-freezing issues have improved. 

Everything you need to know about the PlayStation Portal

Initially known as Project Q, the new PlayStation remote player was publicly revealed as the PlayStation Portal. It was announced during a PlayStation showcase event on May 24.

The PlayStation Portal has an 8-inch LCD touchscreen with visuals up to 1080p and 60fps over Wi-Fi, beating competitors like the Nintendo Switch. It looks like a DualSense controller, which is cut in half, with a large screen in the middle. Further, it includes key features of the DualSense wireless controller like adaptive triggers and haptic feedback (depending on game compatibility).

However, since it’s an accessory, players cannot use this device without owning a PlayStation 5 and a Wi-Fi connection. 

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Although initially considered being a handheld device, the portal is now known to be a streaming remote play option for players around the house. Players can enjoy all ps5 games that players own in their library. However, there is an important point to note regarding PlayStation Plus. As per a blog on playstation.com, “Titles from the PlayStation Plus Game and Classic catalog that can be installed on your PS5 will be compatible with the PlayStation Portal remote player. However, the PlayStation Portal remote player will not support cloud streaming of these titles.”

With the lagging issue in the PlayStation Portal mostly fixed by this trick, players enjoy playing games on the PlayStation Portal. If you own a PlayStation Portal and are facing the same issue, now you know how to make sure that the issue is fixed.  

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