- A new software update for PlayStation Portal will arrive on March 18
- The update will add a new 1080p high quality mode for remote playback and cloud streaming.
- A way to create an account directly from the device is also added
Sony has announced a new system software update for PlayStation Portal that will add a new graphics mode and additional quality of life improvements.
The company shared the details in a new PlayStation Blog post, confirming the March 18 release date for the update, which will improve performance and usability, and “deliver higher visual fidelity, smoother interactions, and a smoother overall experience.”
The first major feature is the addition of 1080p high quality mode, accessible during remote play and cloud streaming and offers a higher bit rate compared to the default 1080p standard mode.
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Several improvements will also be made to the handheld device to improve usability, including an improved product details page that allows players to select a specific game from a pack and the ability to see a clear on-screen notification for game invitations.
The trophy notification will also clearly display the trophy name and associated image once unlocked, while Platinum trophies will also feature a special animation and the search interface has been updated for a smoother experience.
In addition to these improvements, portal owners will be able to quickly create a PlayStation account directly from the device, as well as log in by scanning a QR code using a mobile device.
Sony also said that since its last update in November, monthly cloud streaming users increased 162% year-over-year in January, and that now more than 50% of PS Portal users are PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers, which “reflects growing engagement with the cloud experience.”
It looks like Sony could evolve the PlayStation Portal into a more standalone experience by offering these new features.
Providing the ability to create a new PlayStation account directly from the device, what it calls a “smoother onboarding experience,” certainly sounds like a feature designed for new Portal users who don’t own a PlayStation 5.
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