Sacred Symbols+, Episode 351 | Assessing the PlayStation Portal (Patreon)

The PlayStation Portal has finally arrived, and anyone who already listened to the most recent episode of Sacred Symbols proper knows that I (Colin) am a very big fan. But I wanted to spread the field a little bit and generate a more comprehensive conversation about Sony's new handheld. That's what + is for, after all. As such, please welcome writer and entrepreneur Sandeep Rai back to the show, as well as LSM's very own Gene Park of Punching Up. Gene had his Portal before it even came to market; Sandeep and I bought ours from PlayStation Direct and have had it since launch. Not surprisingly, our opinions are as varied as people's experiences with the device seem to be. Does it work? It absolutely does, if your PS5 is wired and your router is high-quality. In fact, I've gone as far as to say it has surpassed my expectations. But the question "who is this thing for?" is a logical one for many others to ask. For homebodies like me who love watching sports, have a significant other with their own TV needs, or simply love handheld gaming on the couch or in bed, Portal is a dream. But if you're looking for a Steam Deck, a Switch, or even a Vita, well, Portal ain't that. Enough description, though. Let's chat.