The PlayStation Portal has received a new firmware update that finally allows the remote player to connect to a broader range of public Wi-Fi networks. This rectifies a big complaint that cropped up after the last software update for the PlayStation Portal, wherein it could only connect to 2.4GHz public Wi-Fi bands.
When it was announced in 2023, the Portal reignited hopes among PlayStation fans who wanted Sony to re-enter the handheld console space, which has accrued a lot of player interest in the past few years thanks to the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck. Sadly, the PlayStation Portal's sole functionality as a Remote Play accessory for the PlayStation 5 rendered it entirely unable to play games natively, putting a dampener on the dedicated handheld hopes (at least for now). However, many players who purchased the Portal for its advertised capabilities ended up loving it, as they could remotely play their PS5 games anywhere.
Sony releases a new patch for PlayStation Portal, fixing the hack that allows the handheld to run PSP games natively without an internet connection.
The PlayStation Portal's lack of a web browser made connecting to public Wi-Fi networks a somewhat tedious...
