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On July 14, 2025, Sony launched the PlayStation Portal, the company’s state-of-the-art endeavor at developing its trademark handheld console. Between its 200-dollar price tag, eight-inch LCD HD screen, and dependability on owning a PS5, Sony’s ‘mobile’ console has both great positives and brutal negatives.
While the PlayStation Portal might not have the ‘on-the-go’ capabilities of its PSP and PS Vita ancestors, its hardware allows many of the PS5’s wide range of titles to be played without issue. Even on a smaller screen, these outstanding games are worth playing on Sony’s pint-sized gaming hardware.
The prevailing agreement among the passionateResident Evilfanbase is that Resident Evil 4 represents the series at its prime. Given Capcom’s recent direction of remaking Resident Evil titles, it was inevitable for the treasured masterpiece to be revived for a new generation of consoles.
Thankfully, Capcom delivered at crafting a faithful reimagining and, in many ways, a superior game over the original. Whether new to the long-running horror series or a lifelong fanatic, 2023’sResident Evil 4is a must-play and even harder to put down, so you’d be wise to pick it up for Portal.
Cyberpunk 2077’sinitial launch in 2020 was an utter catastrophe. Extraordinarily buggy and disappointingly shallow, Cyberpunk 2077’s original condition spurred a tremendous loss of faith in CD Projekt Red’s reputation as a trustworthy game developer.
Cyberpunk 2077 has finally realized its tremendous potential. With 2023’sPhantom Liberty DLCand a complete overhaul of a majority of the game’s mechanics, Cyberpunk 2077 is finally the awesome game we were promised, and what better way to test Cyberpunk’s upgraded state than by playing it on Sony’s handheld console.
Following Alan Wake’s launch in 2010, the horror game developed a substantial cult following, with many crossing their fingers for a follow-up to the captivating tale of Alan Wake’s titular protagonist. Fans had to wait 13 years for Remedy Entertainment to drop a sequel.
Alan Wake 2earned critical acclaim from gamers worldwide, with many even considering it above its predecessor. The PlayStation Portal offers the perfect intimate experience for you to play this action-horror classic that’ll have you on the edge of your seat.
Santa Monica Studio’sGod of Warseries has been one of the pillar exclusive series on the PlayStation. The 2018 entry brought new life and praise into the series, reigniting fan interest. It was going to be a daunting undertaking to top it.
Luckily, Santa Monica Studio was up to the task withGod of War: Ragnarok. While it isn’t without some minor shortcomings, the adrenaline-pumping gameplay and high-caliber storytelling should be enough to convince any PlayStation owner to experience this chapter in Kartos’s story, even on a smaller screen.
It’s difficult for modern games to revolutionize the industry. But if there were any studio that could pull off something extraordinary, it would be the minds behind the Dark Souls series, FromSoftware. Amongst its many splendid titles, 2022’sElden Ringmight be its magnum opus.
With collaboration from Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin, Elden Ring is a dark fantasy magical nightmare featuring all of FromSoftware’s hallmarks. Between theamazing boss battles and breathtaking graphics, there’s plenty to recommend for anyone looking to experience PlayStation’s best for their new Portal console.
At one point, theDead Spaceseries was one of the most hallowed IPs in the annals of video game horror. Since Visercal Studios had long been dissolved, the charge fell to Motion Studios when EA announced a remake of the first game in July 2021.
In January 2023, the long-awaited reimaging of the sci-horror masterpiece launched. Despite the worry of long-time fans, Motion Studios was up to the challenge, delivering an honorable remake and one of the finest horror video games in years. If you’d instead utilize Portal’s remote play, suffice it to say, you’ll be racked with terror from opening to credits.
Guerrilla Games has been a valuable part of PlayStation’s gaming kingdom for years. The creators of thesuccessful yet criminally underrated Killzoneseries were looking to make a splash near the end of the PS4’s lifecycle. Enter 2017’sHorizon Zero Dawn.
Though the first entry in the post-apocalyptic action series is worth playing, its 2022 sequel,Horizon Forbidden West, refined all its predecessors' mechanics. While the story might leave something to be desired, its gameplay of fighting robotic beasts is endlessly exhilarating whether on a TV or the Portal’s 1080p LED screen.
Sucker Punch Productions has been responsible for some of PlayStation’s most iconic series. In the early 2000s, it created the charming Sly Cooper. A few years later, it released the awesome Infamous games. And in 2020, it brought usGhost of Tsushima.
Taking inspiration from the works of filmmakers like Akira Kurosawa, Ghost of Tsushima was a samurai video game accomplished with razor-sharp mastery. The launch of the Director’s Cut brought the game to PS5, giving all PlayStation fans a chance to experience this chef-d’oeuvre. If you’re looking for a new experience on Portal, you’d be wise to try “Lethal Difficulty,” the definitive way to play.
It had been over two decades since Bioware launched the last expansion to theuniversally lauded Baldur’s Gate 2. In those years, the job of developing a sequel had fallen into the hands of Larian Studios in what was shaping up to be its biggest game yet.
Featuring exceptional gameplay, an incredible narrative, and some of the best companions in video game history,Baldur’s Gate 3was everything fans hoped for, and then some. It’s safe to say that Larian Studios constructed a fantasy masterpiece that plays wondrously on Sony’s mobile console.
Insomniac Game’s Marvel’s Spider-Man took the gaming world by storm when it launched in 2018. Even with the excellent Spider-Man: Miles Morales in 2020, the full-fledged Peter Parker lead sequel was still standard on many gamers ‘most anticipated upcoming video game’ lists.
2023’sMarvel’s Spider-Man 2might’ve been much shorter than its predecessor, but aside from its length, it’s a monumental advancement in every way. The gameplay, writing, characters, and voice acting are all top-notch in one of the best superhero games ever assembled and a must-buy for all PlayStation Portal owners.
