Maximize Your PS Portal Battery with These 4 Power Hacks

Gaming on the go is a blast until your battery dies, leaving you stranded mid-game. If you're using the PlayStation Portal, you know it started with some skepticism. However, with updates allowing PS5 game streaming from the cloud, it's become a valuable accessory for Sony's console. While not perfect, its potential is growing, and you're likely spending more time with it, which means your battery might be draining faster than you'd like.

The PlayStation Portal offers a decent battery life of 7-9 hours on average. But if you're on a long trip without charging options, you might want to extend that battery life. Here are some tips to help you out:

1. Reduce Screen Brightness

Keeping your screen bright drains your battery quickly. In a dark room, lower the brightness to save power. Increase it only when necessary in well-lit areas. Access brightness settings via quick settings or go to Settings > Display and Brightness.

2. Turn Off the Light Bar

The light bar on the PlayStation Portal controller looks cool but drains your battery. Since it only shows that your device is on, consider turning it off. Head to Settings > Display and Brightness to disable it.

3. Turn Off Haptics and Trigger Effects

Haptic feedback and trigger effects are great but can drain your battery in games that use them frequently. Adjust these features in Settings > Controller. Turn them off entirely to save battery, or reduce their intensity to help a bit.

4. Set a Reasonable Rest Mode Time

Set a reasonable time for your PlayStation Portal to enter Rest Mode. This turns off the screen and reduces power usage when you're not using it. Adjust this in Settings > System > Battery. A 30-second setting is ideal, but 1-2 minutes can also help reduce battery drain.

By tweaking these settings, you can save battery life on your PlayStation Portal. This means more time to enjoy games like Astro Bot's new Christmas level!

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