PlayStation Portal gets 1080p "High Quality" mode, offers higher bitrate for Remote Play and Cloud Streaming
The PlayStation Portal felt like a bit of a confused device when it launched. Supporting only Remote Play and requiring a PS5 console to be able to use it, it stood as a £200 accessory that appealed to a niche within a niche. Despite that though, it sold surprisingly well, with almost two million sales within its first year on the market. It took two years for Sony to address the elephant in the room and finally bring their Cloud Streaming to the platform, making it into something of a viable alternative to a PS5 console for some. And that experience is just getting better.
From today, PlayStation Portal owners can make use of a higher bitrate mode when streaming in 1080p. Dubbed "1080p High Quality", this mode is available for both Remote Play and Cloud Streaming, offering better image quality at the cost of higher data usage. Those interested for trying it for themselves can enable it by going to the Quick Menu, and browsing the Max Resolution options after updating their system.
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