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This new firmware update brings some much-needed quality-of-life changes to the PlayStation Portal.

Chief among these is thatSonyhas made it easier to connect the handheld to public Wi-Fi networks.

Image of the PlayStation Portal handheld gaming device

Such connections that require additional validation will now display a QR code on the PS Portal’s display.

There are a couple more noteworthy additions in this PS Portal firmware update.

Firstly, the equipment’s touchscreen now shows visual feedback based on where you touch.

You’ll see a light blue square show up on the screen now depending on whereabouts you tap.

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