- A new software update for PlayStation Portal is coming on March 18
- The update will add a new 1080p high quality mode for Remote Play and Cloud Streaming
- A way to create an account directly from the device is also being added
Sony has announced a new system software update for PlayStation Portal that will add a new graphics mode and further quality of life improvements.
The company shared the details in a new PlayStation Blog post, confirming a March 18 release date for the update, which will improve performance and usability and “deliver higher visual fidelity, smoother interactions, and a more seamless overall experience.”
The first major feature is the addition of 1080p High Quality mode, which can be accessed under Remote Play and Cloud Streaming and offers a higher bitrate compared to the standard 1080p Standard mode.
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There are also several improvements coming to the handheld to improve usability, including an improved product detail page that allows players to select a specific game from a pack and the ability to see a clear on-screen message for game invites.
Trophy notification will also clearly display the trophy name and associated image when unlocked, while Platinum trophies will also have a special animation and the quest interface has been updated for a smoother experience.
In addition to these tweaks, 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 grew by 162% year-over-year in January, and now over 50% of PS Portal users are PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers, “reflecting growing engagement with the cloud experience.”
It seems that Sony could move PlayStation Portal into a more standalone experience by offering these new features.
Offering the ability to create a new PlayStation account directly from the device, which 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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