Playing The PS5 PlayStation Portal On Public Wi-Fi: Does It Work, And Is It Playable?

Sony recently sent out a big 3.0 update for the PS5's remote play accessory, the PlayStation Portal. So now if you ever want to play the Portal out in public, you can connect to public wi-fi connections. Even if they require an authentication pages! So.. I wanted to put the device to the test. So that we can see the very obvious results of -- sure, it works. But how playable is it? Folks, oh boy. Lemme tell ya. Actually, let me show you. It's literally playing above this description. Unless you paused it. Unpause it. Now.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - The PS Portal's Update Fixed This Issue
1:12 - Tim Horton's #1
1:41 - McDonald's #1
2:53 - Denny's
3:33 - Taco Bell
4:53 - We're Finally Connected
8:07 - Starbucks #1
8:29 - McDonald's #2 & Mighty Taco
9:27 - Bloodborne, Because Bloodborne
12:17 - Tim Horton's #2
12:47 - Dunkin' Donuts
13:30 - Starbucks #2
14:14 - Applebee's
15:08 - Lowe's
17:32 - Trying To Reach The Boss In Returnal
18:43 - Closing Thoughts

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[MrLion]

"Hold the damn salami, why can't I get on this Lowe's Wi-Fi???" - Ryan Biniecki

[SpiderMax]

I respect the self-dignity of not wanting to go into a public restaurant with full camera equiptment and film a youtube video. I feel like people are too comfortable nowadays :D

[mandarinamala]

A bunch of kids at Taco Bell and McDonald's were really scared of the guy screaming in his car at the parking place

[loogie_sp]

It's also possible that some businesses are blocking gaming servers. My company blocks Nintendo, steam, Xbox and PlayStation

[MrCodemoney]

For those that don't know on Android phones (I'd guess that Apple phones have similar functionality) you can connect to the WiFi of the restaurant and then turn hotspot on. The portal then connect to your phone hotspot and you phone is connected to the restaurant WiFi. So the portal will be using the restaurant WiFi via your phone.

[VicariousNickk]

2:25 is SO real lmao This is why I love Ryan and this channel

[CoffeePotato]

I tried this on my Vita on a whim one day...didn't even need the McDonalds, could play the PS4 just fine from the phone's hotspot. Benefit of way smaller resolution 😂

[JKSmith-qsii]

Dang look at that car, youtube is paying those bills y'all. EDIT: and Patreon!

[gurulaghima]

I hope Ryan reviews the Sony car when it comes out

[steveguyman]

funny how this entire thing is kinda moot since you never just go inside to get the best signal but on the other hand i get it, i'd never be able to bring all that stuff inside and talk to myself either. also i've never heard of Mighty Taco and now i wish it was in Michigan.

[LtSokol]

Not going inside those establishments isn't going to test the portal proper usage.
Siting that far away makes no sense.
Maybe try going inside without the camera equipment, then share the experience.

I have taken my portal to all places you visited with the family, and it worked normally.

[mauriciohercules]

This video is more like “where to find free WiFi” hahaha 🤣 but I like it haha

[NigelPisswater]

I've only been watching Mystic for like a couple days now, but I can't stop watching vids

[Lloyal]

I love how much Mystic loves Returnal, one of my absolute favorites this gen for sure. Also jealous of your ventilated seats, looks comfortable 😂

[MantisaMike]

i think playing with a public wifi, turn based games would be ideal due to the lag

[IMZ]

Lowkey, I'm more interested in Mystic car. Our bro has the glass top car.

[user_name_took]

local viewer scrutinizes every frame of local YouTuber outside

[AGuywhohasGoodTaste]

When you’re so early to a video that you see it in your recommended before you see it in your notifications.

[silverian]

Lowe's WIFI to play Stellar Blade sounded nice...

[alexisestrada]

Honestly been getting great results with my phone's hotspot. Plus I got a grandfather unlimited data plan that allows me unlimited hotspot. I'll probably stick to using it as a separate screen at home which is what it was intended to be but this update now allows a few more uses cases.