[10] It is used to stream video games and other media from a PlayStation 5 via the Portal's Wi-Fi connection using Remote Play technology.
[17][18] In November 2024, Sony rolled out test versions of the device's software to give cloud gaming access to players with PlayStation Plus Premium.
[20] The controller commands and video stream are transmitted over the local network, which means that a broadband Internet connection is not required at home other than for authentication purposes or to play online multiplayer games.
A system software update rolled out on June 19, 2024, allowing users to connect to these public networks.
[29] In 2024, security researcher Andy "theflow0" Nguyen announced he was able to hack the PlayStation Portal and run PlayStation Portable games on it through the PPSSPP emulator, posting a picture of the Portal running the PSP release of Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories.