Even Sony has been surprised by PlayStation Portal’s success
The success of the PlayStation Portal has caught many off guard and even members of the Sony hierarchy have been left surprised by the popularity of the console.
First announced in May 2024, the approach led to plenty of confusion given the fact it was not a dedicated handheld console and was instead a streaming device using a WiFi connection from a PS5, leading to expectations that it would appeal to a very niche market—but that hasn’t been the case.