The PS Portal is, of course, intended to serve as a complementary device, and the novel data shows some engaging play habits.
When Portal PS was announced, I immediately knew it wasn’t for me. I’d really rather have a PS Vita 2 – which Sony may be (sort of) working on – and even with that last update that allows you to play games on Portal without a PS5, it’s just not for me. I like dedicated handhelds! But do you know who this is for? People who share the TV with other family members and get spanked every night so that the mother/patriarch can watch the latest episode of Eastenders or whatever. The convenience of the Portal is that it’s not terribly exorbitant, so it makes sense as a complementary device for this type of thing, and as it turns out, that’s pretty much how people operate it.
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I’m talking to Game fileHiromi Wakai, vice president of product management at Sony Interactive Entertainment, shared information about the different peak usage times for PS5 and PS Portal. For PS5, gaming peak time is generally around 8 p.m., which makes sense considering most people will finish work at 5 p.m., go home, eat dinner and take care of other responsibilities, and in the case of children and teenagers, come back from school, do homework, etc. Interestingly, however, the peak time for PS Portal is at 9:00 p.m., i.e. an hour later.
“This could suggest scenarios where users play on the console first and then switch to PS Portal to play in another room – thanks to PS Portal features such as the ability to play in another room – while their family uses the TV” – Wakai explained. . As mobile devices become more common in the gaming industry, it’s worth talking about how this relates to specific gaming habits.
Wakai went on to explain that PS Portal is “a new type of product for us, so we wanted to take extra care to ensure our users have the best experience possible,” especially regarding the ongoing beta to stream games on PS5. “We want to continue this approach with PS Portal and take next steps based on the community’s reception of the beta.”
And if you’re wondering whether those who own a PS Portal play games more often than those who don’t, there’s a clear answer: “Gamers who own a PS Portal spend more time playing games than those who don’t.” they do t. Of course, it’s likely that users who purchased PS Portal were naturally more engaged, but our data shows that PS Portal owners spend more time playing games compared to non-owners.
Now all we need is a dedicated handle and we’re golden!
