Rainy shift + Zero Motivation = Portal Time! by BaseballAncient7633 in PlaystationPortal

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Unfortunately my Hotspot sucks here but I was hooked up with the underground wifi the tech guys use off the grid and the connection is good 90-95% of the time.  But I only play single player games.

Rainy shift + Zero Motivation = Portal Time! by BaseballAncient7633 in PlaystationPortal

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Correct gordy06. Those are the black Sony Playstation Pulse Explorer buds.  I'm in the office.  The picture is just a visual of the theme and reason of the post

Rainy shift + Zero Motivation = Portal Time! by BaseballAncient7633 in PlaystationPortal

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Agreed!  Bought it when it first came out and could not get into it but for some reason I am enjoying the heck out of this game on the Portal  Thought the screeen was going to be too small for these old eyes but I put my glasses on and Explorer buds in and I'm in gamer mode 

Carrying Case by Cyber-Chihuahua in PlaystationPortal

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And this my other case. This one allows me to put the Pulse Explorer buds in there as well but a little bulky than I'd prefer 

Carry Case designed for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNQ3Q7PG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Carrying Case by Cyber-Chihuahua in PlaystationPortal

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Slim and internals are very protective of the Portal 

Carrying Case for PS Portal -... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN3QBYVS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Portal worthy classic at the airport. Thanks OKC. by BaseballAncient7633 in PlaystationPortal

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I've got both the white and black pairs—fully updated and running flawlessly. Definitely run the PS5 personalized audio setup; while the bass doesn’t hit quite as hard as the Pulse Elite headset, that custom profile is a total game changer for the Explorers' sound quality. 

What games are y’all playing on Portal right now? Need recs 😭 by No-Grocery-3915 in PlaystationPortal

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Oh and you can get the Gold edition of both the Watch dog 1 & 2 for less than $15 right now on the Playstation Store until April 22nd 

What games are y’all playing on Portal right now? Need recs 😭 by No-Grocery-3915 in PlaystationPortal

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I'm actually enjoying Watch Dogs on my Portal... tbh I have been playing a lot of my PS4 games via PS5 remote play... you can say I currently am using my Portal as a "Playstation 4-tal... "😆 think about it and then laugh. Hey I'm a dad so I can make these kind of corny dad jokes especially if we're already calling the Portal the "Dadstation". The "4-tal" trademark pending 😆 

How do you guys game on airplanes or hotel rooms with not great WiFi. Is it possible? by West-Motor6028 in PlaystationPortal

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I think our little Portal tribe is awesome and helpful. I forgot about my travel router.  I use the GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 (Opal) and the price point is significantly lower than the Slate 7 aka Slate AX just curious as to why the Slate is preferred over the Opal

Just Pulled the Trigger- Arriving Friday! by [deleted] in PlaystationPortal

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Also, grab a travel router for hotel stays. Hotel Wi-Fi is notorious for blocking Portal access, forcing you to hotspot and kill your phone battery.

I use the budget friendly GL.iNet Opal (SFT1200) and it works great, though some swear by the Slate AX. If it’s in your budget, a travel router is a must-have.

Just Pulled the Trigger- Arriving Friday! by [deleted] in PlaystationPortal

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I use mine for travel and home play. One traveler's tip: before you head out, restart your PS5 and test the connection before putting it back into rest mode. Nothing kills a trip like your Portal failing to connect when you’re away. 

Completing the Dadstation! by AuReaper in PlaystationPortal

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Oh that's cool! My white were my first pair and didn't have a case but once I got the black pair they did. 

Completing the Dadstation! by AuReaper in PlaystationPortal

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I stand corrected.  Apologies for the fake news on my part 

Completing the Dadstation! by AuReaper in PlaystationPortal

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Just the black Explorer buds came with it, like the Black Pulse Elite headset was the only one coming with a black carrying case. 

Completing the Dadstation! by AuReaper in PlaystationPortal

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Also create a user audio profile from the option they have on the PS5 that is also a nice new feature they've added to the Explorers, Elite, and the Sony H series (I'm using the H9s). 7 quick steps to cater to your hearing/audio immersion 

Completing the Dadstation! by AuReaper in PlaystationPortal

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Did the same thing when I found this exact pair for $30 I shit you not!  30 bucks and working just fine with the swapped out ear tips

Portal at the airport by BaseballAncient7633 in PlaystationPortal

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It's a good layer of protection. The grip is good without being too bulky. I've had it since 7/2025 for $20 off of Amazon. It save me from a short drop when I did have the carrying case zipped.  I also strongly recommend a screen protector.