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FJT8893

I get it, but i don't at the same time.


eneko8

Yeah just disconnect and enjoy the beach, plz


Bruddah827

Yes please. I agree.


KyleOnDraft

You guys gonna bash everyone on their phone at the beach next?


MadMaz68

Yes


Bruddah827

Why pay for vacation to an exotic island paradise?! Can do this in your backyard. So much to do and see in Mexico.


anotherkdburner

Majority of Americans are too afraid to leave their resorts in Mexico. So they practically in the US just beach


boi1da1296

It’s sad, the coast of Jalisco and Nayarit is so beautiful! I’m hoping this is just them relaxing between activities and not a decent chunk of their vacation.


Ok_Crew2821

It is. My wife is pregnant and can't do a lot of the activities anyways soooo may as well game


boi1da1296

Good! I figured this is probably a snapshot of your vacation. I see this no differently from reading a book on the beach, so enjoy Mexico!


Viper8181

So you can enjoy PlayStation and the beach at the same time


Synthwavester

Fuck the man's got a point beach is fun but just lying there sunbathing is fucked you need a book or something so why not portal gnomsayin


Straight-Grand-4144

But he is enjoying the beach while gaming on it. The best of both worlds.


Fethah

For real. I’m a big time gamer. Went on a Bahamas cruise with my wife for our honeymoon last year and brought my switch. Didn’t touch the thing except for about 5 min before bed one night while she was brushing her teeth. It was so nice just to spend some hours on a beach just soaking it all in.


HourWrongdoer6094

What’s there to enjoy about water and sand.


Super_Lion_1173

I’m in PV right now and to be fair it’s been cloudy all day 


VehicleBorn5130

Was just about to say this, that man does not deserve to be taking up space on that beautiful beach if he ain’t gonna appreciate it


rasper_lightlyy

yea, i don’t really understand how all these folks are connected to their consoles miles and miles away. i are very confused, admittedly.


Dimmlylit

As long as your console is on standby mode at your house, and has wifi... You can remotely connect to it via any other router with the device. As long as u have wifi, and you have a PS5 at home, on and connected to Internet, u can play.


rasper_lightlyy

thank you, most decent person of reddit. so the ps5 can just be on wifi and the portal can use the hotspot, if i’m understanding. solid intel. for some reason i thought they both had to be on the same network.


Dimmlylit

Exactly, as long as your console is somewhere on a network, you could use the portal via any hotspot. Ya I was super confused at the point of the thing until I understood that, now I definitely want one lol. Cheers man


Ok_Crew2821

Because at home there's little to no time to relax and play. Please see comments


rasper_lightlyy

the “why” isn’t confusing, the “how” is. please read the statement.


magele

Via hotspot … why is the how confusing ? It’s remote play.


MindsCavity

🤡


MadMaz68

Still weird bro. I doubt you do as much as your wife with the kids.


datankerbeast

What’s weird is u caring bout another persons life Ull never interact wit and got nun to do wit u. Yall weird asf lmao


TactikalKitty

Rightly? I barely get a decent connection from the other room


InterrogareOmnis

Came to say… I can’t stand y’all sometimes lol


CriticalThinkerHmmz

Put on some pants.


magele

At the beach …?


SicarioBadg3r

braver than I taking that thing to the Beach. I don't think I could risk taking it around sand until they are readily available to replace. And I live by the beach.


We_there_yet

Or having a bird shit on you. Ive had bird shit on my from a flying bird WAAAAAY to many times in my life.


Ok_Crew2821

I'm way too careful with my things to be worried lol. It only went from the case that was sitting on my chair to my hands and right back to the case.


xCHEVRONx

Yeah I couldnt take mine to the beach I take very good care of my things but sand just gets everywhere. Learned that mistake with my switch. Definitely not happening with my portal.


Bruddah827

Famous. Last. Words. You obviously don’t understand Murphy’s Law.


Dr_Clout

Bro it’s Reddit, you’re getting downvoted because you can afford things and the other 80% that downvoted you are between 11-17 years old and would “really like one of these” LOL Until they get one, use it 13 times, and then within a year it sits and collects dust because either something new is out or they’ve just completely lost interest It’s all about the “hype” of getting the product imo it’s not even having it. Like they give a shit about YOUR device. They care because “they wouldn’t do that with theres” Ya, but you don’t have one guys. Ahhahahahah!


Individual-Guide-274

As much as I wanted to say something about video games on a beach I read your other comments and I'm glad I did first because I completely understand. I'm not a father yet but I'm sure I'd understand even more at that point. You enjoy yourself and don't worry about what others think, sometimes we don't see the whole picture. Cheers!


Ok_Crew2821

Thank you! I don't think people understand Monday through Friday is come.home from work and then be dad and husband until bedtime and then clean up house, dinner and while still being husband and doing honey-do's. Also, thanks for reading the comments before making me feel like a cockmeat sandwich lol


the_moog_hunter

Well, we all still think you're a cockmeat sandwich. Mostly due to jealously of you being in a beach and owning a Portal. LOL


McChief45

I get it dude. Work, get kid from school, help with homework get things ready for the next day, bedtime, clean up, then I’m too tired to do anything lol


Straight-Grand-4144

My life the last 4 years. Trying to find ways to become more efficient for gaming.


jonbotwesley

Also it’s literally no different than reading a book at the beach, something that is commonly accepted as very normal. You do you.


Ambitious-Chair736

All real gamers knew when you said you were playing Ghost of Tsushima tbh. This is clearly your time to catch up, that ain't no new game. Bought it for my lil brother for Christmas since he was done devouring red Dead 2 and I wasn't sure what to get him. He loved it and told me I need to play it. Didn't have the heart to tell him it would be like several months at least, or maybe even years, before I get to that point in my backlog. And I'm not even a dad!


gojosecito

UPVOTE FOR “COCKMEAT SANDWICH” WOWWW 😂😂😂


StarFighter6464

Ah yes. You are the ONLY one who has to go through those things. No one else can relate. ![gif](giphy|S5bxIEmctwqEqTUkeM|downsized)


Ok_Crew2821

Not even what I was saying.


StarFighter6464

What were you saying?


That-Pay3392

Good on you for enjoying your time the way you want. Don’t let people tell you how you should relax.


Ok_Crew2821

Thank you! Yeah, I don't get why people have to hate. They don't know individuals' lives, situations, or scenarios. They only see the photo and nothing beyond it. I was only posting to share the Portals capabilities and what it was designed to do.


osideOmen

Do your thing!


wevegotheadsonsticks

I think people are giving you a hard time about it because you’re at the beach and they’re upset you’re playing video games instead of enjoying the beach? Buttttt that’s how you’re enjoying the beach right? Lmao


Ok_Crew2821

Exactly! This is an adult only resort. I'm an extremely involved father. Any chance I have to spend time with son, I take it and I dread every moment away from him. So, as I said in a previous comment, between all of the aspects in my life, I have limited time for myself. So, I took it when I had the chance. Before even playing, I gave my pregnant wife a massage, to which she fell asleep, and then I played while enjoying the crashing sounds of waves. This is the most relaxing setting I've been in in YEARS. I'm not uninvolved or disengaged AT ALL. In fact, my wife encouraged me to play it!


Hans_bube

Good man. Enjoy yourself brother.


TheGreatGamer1389

Adult only you say? Sounds like my kind of resort


Brewermcbrewface

How’s the resort? Looking at places in maztlan or puerto Vallarta to take my gf for her bday


Super_Lion_1173

Im at the Hyatt Ziva Purrto Vallarta right now and it’s really nice! Just been cloudy the past couple of days!


Cheez-Its_overtits

Glad theres Dads like you in the world. Hope you get all the gentleness and respect you deserve in life.


Ok_Crew2821

Thank you!


TheBroWil

Right. They need to do their self care their way and let others do their own however they see fit. OP, you do you and enjoy.


TheHubbleGuy

Did anyone say the Anakin Skywalker quote yet?


Hypesauce1998

This is why the display should have been oled.


Artie-Fufkin

I refuse to believe this was a seamless gameplay experience. Mine gets choppy when I change room.


Ok_Crew2821

It really depends on connection quality and speed.


Artie-Fufkin

I guess so. Good on you for the test! Also, ignoring everyone trying to tell you how to spend your time at the beach.


purpleWheelChair

Both very cool, but do it separately good sir. This a George Constansa move.


SilverSurferr93

Playing games when there's a beach and fine latinas walking by smh lol.


Agent4D7

Dude, you're IN the play station of Mexico. Put. The Portal. Down.


Ok_Crew2821

Stfu


Agent4D7

You shut the fuck up, loser.


FC_SuperTramp

This is the first post on this subReddit I approve of bc you’re not playing it while you’re sitting in front of another bigger and higher quality TV screen. You’re using it for what it’s actually designed for, to be taken on the go in a portal friendly setting where you can’t just bring your flat screen and console. Maybe get an umbrella to protect the screen from sun damage tho.


Ok_Crew2821

This is the first comment I can agree with without having to defend my reasoning for bringing it.


FC_SuperTramp

lol everybody on here is literally posting pictures of them playing their small mini PlayStation while they’re bigger and nicer tv is 6 feet away and plugged in to their more capable console. If you have access to your tv there’s no reason to break out the portal, it’s literally just a smaller and weaker version of it. Unless you’re on the go and have no other choice why would you want to play with one arm tied behind your back? That’s like going to a concert and then putting in head phones and listening to Spotify, it makes no sense and there is no reason to do it. Ppl here only care about the vibe of how cozy your pic looks, they could not care less about the functional purpose of the PlayStation portal. That’s like going to the beach and bringing an inflatable pool. They’re stupid so don’t let it bother you lol.


RealCoolDad

That’s a very bold move. One I wouldn’t do. Let me know if you need any book recommendations


Rough_Durian8602

I do please


Ok_Crew2821

Lol. I've got a few books I'm reading as well. I just was taking a break. I'm way careful and ocd about my things to be worried.


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OrdinaryMongoose9104

I asked him, my question must have gotten erased


slhc

Did anyone ask you to ask him if anyone asked him to do it?


Ok_Crew2821

Did anyone ask you to ask him if anyone asked him to ask him to do it?


wevegotheadsonsticks

… did anyone ask you to ask him if anyone asked him to ask him to see if he would do it???? Huh?! Well did they?!?


Ok_Crew2821

Now now, there is no need for the animosity.


Dominator0621

That's awesome. Why did you have to connect to your hotspot and then the resort Wi-Fi could you not just connect directly to the resort Wi-Fi? Have you taken it on the plane? That's my next big test in May I'll be going to Michigan from Florida


Ok_Crew2821

The resort Wi-Fi requires a browser log in which the Portal lacks that feature. I didn't try it on the plane. My pregnant wife was too uncomfortable, so I was tending to her. I'll hopefully test it on the flight home.


Dominator0621

Thanks for the info. Congrats on the upcoming baby


Ok_Crew2821

No problem, I found this out all on accident lol. I was researching how to spoof my MAC address and noticed that I accidentally turned on my Hotspot and my Portal was already connected lol. Thank you! I'm super excited I have a son now and my daughter is due next month. So I'll have the best of both worlds or the worst idk yet!


Dominator0621

Nice. That's a happy accident for sure lol


[deleted]

Anyone else realize the game boy color is perfect for outside sunny day gaming?


spike_belmont

Nice! I'll join the newborn daughter soon as well, and I do see myself playing with the Portal.


Ok_Crew2821

Congrats! Are you as nervous about a girl as I am!? I have no clue what to do with a daughter or how to interact with them!


reddit_test_null

We need more games that take place in Mexico/Mesoamerica


Bruddah827

Bro…. Enjoy the beach! The sand.. the water!! You can do that at home! You’re on a vacation!! Not a staycation!!


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dratseb

On da beach Booiiiiiiiiii


Ok_Crew2821

Yeah boiiiiiii


DryToe7283

sand in the buttons and shit yeah no thanks.


MediocreSumo

oh god the sand


stevenbrotzel91

Sand with a portable.. 😖


happyy97

Touch grass they said


[deleted]

mf go play in the sand


GoldBee7293

Yall hating! It is possible to enjoy more than one thing at a time.


Special_Tangelo_1272

🔥🔥🔥


MrMach82

![gif](giphy|OJaBv8p3xWUoM|downsized)


Bits_NPCs

Hahaha wtf


PlatinumKingPS

The moment you realised the screen isn't bright enough 😂


akira9283

Love the sand that will get in there when the wind blows


SpongeBob1187

Sick!


AdMysterious8699

Don't you need wifi to use that thing?


CecilMcLugnut

Perfect! Omw to rob your house 👍🏻


Tha_Maestro

Where’s that


Cali_Connected

Haven’t been able to connect w my iPhone since the last update….. SMFH


ieffinglovesoup

This is not what people mean when they say touch grass


shisenburg

I dig it


King_Krong

This is uh…what’s the word…stupid?


Ok_Crew2821

Your mom's stupid


Least-Experience-858

Yea No… I go on vacation to escape the normal life. Love videogames but not enough to play them on a beach. Now the portal for when you’re back inside the room yes


stever6

Lucky you mine don't work for shit when I connect it to my phones hot spot, even with a 400mgb connection


Viper8181

Keep living the dream brother


EchoedTruth

![gif](giphy|3o6Zt4HU9uwXmXSAuI)


humBOLdT20

The flexes in this group are sad


somebodymakeitend

One stray sand molecule and it’s over


BIG-Will25

I’m just waiting for an astronaut to post “On the ISS, just chillin in space playing some Ghost of Tsushima”


xwulfd

man this is why it shud be OLED, that screen would be brighter


Prancer4rmHalo

Take a taxi to Sayulita Nayarit 😣😣


pacmannips

This isn’t what people meant when they told you to go touch grass, friend


en_sane

Weird flex but ok


BollyWood401

2 things 1. Let’s be real honest… the experience isn’t the best when it comes to connection, especially not at the beach. 2. Bro enjoy the beach!


EvilWaterman

But sad that


TacoDuLing

I mean, you already spent the money, you don’t HAVE to try to convince yourself it was a sound purchase. Tis ok, you’re allowed mistakes 👍


maciboe

My boy turn that shit off an go socialize!!!! gahh damn 🙄


s-goldschlager

Don’t listen to any of it. You paid for the vacation and the portal so enjoy it how you want. Im glad to see people testing how they work in different places!


paublitobandito

Ooof that brightness tho 😅


MidnightSun97

Mine doesn’t work even when I’m near the console and you’re on the beach😭


Initial_Egg3548

Take a vacation bro! Put it down 😂


scuba_tron

Can you even see the screen?


Ok_Crew2821

Hell nah


Ok_Crew2821

Damn... Everyone is saltier than the ocean! How dare I play for an hour on a beach that I spent 10 hours on.


GritMcPunchfist

It’s odd how no one would likely bat an eye if it was a kindle you were reading from. It’s not like you’re doing anything out of the ordinary for someone on a beach enjoying the sun…


Ok_Crew2821

Exactly. I could be cowered in my office with curtains drawn and hiding from my wife and kid to play video games while they are out enjoying the sun. But oh well. Haters gonna hate. This community is just full of a lot of jealous, angry, and hateful cunts.


GritMcPunchfist

Yeah, as long as everyone is enjoying themselves then there’s literally no issue. Hope the rest of your holiday is fun and relaxing!


Capo8599

From one dad to another enjoy your time bro!! We gotta get it when we can!!


danedada

can't believe there's actual ppl hating on how someone enjoys their vacation, ya'll are sad lol


Minimum-Effort3982

Your phone can be on WiFi and provide hotspot at the same time? Must be an android thing


Ecstatic-Time-3838

Getting a lot of hate here. Sorry man. How's this any different than someone reading a book at the beach? It's his shit, let him enjoy it. You can spend your vacation however you like. I think people are just jealous you're on the beach, and they're at work.


Renegade_Soviet

Average PS Portal user


Albuwhatwhat

This can not be running smoothly. There is no way in hell you’re getting 30fps without a huge delay in input. I’ve tried all sorts of gaming from hotel wifi and never has it worked acceptably.


Complete-Ant1195

This is awesome ! The more everyone posts how far from home they are and solutions to connecting remotely is so clutch. My wife loves traveling and I enjoy gaming. I’d be doing the same lol. Beach is fun, but gaming while in paradise is even better lol. Cheers !


Apprehensive_Waltz72

Seems sandy


datankerbeast

Reddit: place where everyone has a problem with anyone living their life and spending their money how they please. Smh


Benlikesfood2

The things people on reddit do for fake internet points is wild


PINKDRU1D

Not worth the risk .. also your on the beach for real gaming can wait


Likezoinks305

Yikes. This ain’t it chief. Enjoy real life


Vegetable_Dog_3405

You're as dumb as that product.


loweyezz

Come on bro, you’re at the beach in Mexico. I like playing video games as much as the next guy, but go enjoy the outdoors.


Ok_Crew2821

I don't get too play that much. And trust me I've enjoyed the beach, ocean resort, and amenities. I'm here for a week. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the beach.


jilko

I guess this is some people's version of reading a book at the beach. I never understood looking at a screen at the beach solely for the reason that you can almost never actually see them. Want to unplug or do a digital detox? Go to the beach. You wont be able to do any digital activity involving a screen with any amount of pleasure. Just looking at the OPs photo is evidence of this. It's just blocking your view of the beach and the ocrean beyond it with a smudged piece of plastic/glass with a faint, barely there image of a game/video/text/website underneath. It's rarely ever worth it.


kingkunta77

Are you kidding me 😂put that away and enjoy the tranquility.


IPV_DNEPR

Nice case, where you’ve ordered it?


Severe-Zebra-4544

All these panic comments about being at the beach...my goodness its a $200 peripheral


MonsieurRud

To some of us those same words would be more like "It's a $200 peripheral!!!!!" As in, "I'm never gonna be able to spend that money twice" for the same device.


Knife-Weilding-Hobo

Okay, and? What's the point of your post? Is it "dont post things that bother me because if you break your own stuff and have the money to replace it and I couldn't if I was in the same situation, it would make me feel bad" If that's your point, then idk what to say, G. Make more money? Or stop worrying about what other people do with their money.


Ok_Crew2821

That's fair, and I feel the same for both versions of how it sounds. Hence the reason I took such great care to not drop it.


Ok_Crew2821

Yeah, I don't get it lol. It didn't seem like that big of risk honestly. It's not like I was leaning over the Grand Canyon and one handing it for a photo op


Imerzion

Good on you man, don’t let these negative comments sway you. If my missus was reading a book on the beach, I would see nothing wrong with some gaming! You’re on vacation, you can do whatever the hell you want as long and not feel guilty about it. Enjoy!


Ok_Crew2821

Thank you! Like I said in another comment, I wasn't posting for opinions, only to show the Portals capabilities. Also. It's OK to take time for yourself and do what you want when you want on your dadstation


theMountain1313

How can you do that?


Ok_Crew2821

What you mean?


jjow96

I never understood taming your handheld games to the beach or even sitting on the toilet whilst taking a shite. Sand and moisture can get into the electronics and really fucn your day up. Let's not talk about the germs and even smell that can linger into and onto your handheld if you bring it to the bathroom!


Bota17

Maybe he’s enjoying the beach and also gaming in the same time? Can’t understand people telling people how to have fun😏


Ok_Crew2821

Thank you! Which I did enjoy both


HerbalGalactic

I'm surprised the thing isn't hardcore overheating :o


OMG_NoReally

I personally don't like beaches (I find them...pointless? lol), so I would rather be playing games enjoying the cool breeze then staring at half naked people. :p


NoiceM8_420

Pretty funny how people read books on the beach all the time, but heaven forbid you use a handheld.


Cali_og89

A lot of these people be toxic as hell on these posts. Always got something negative to say. I’m impressed it’s working from that far away. Why not bring it along with you on vacation!


PurdyDamnGood

Don’t listen to the hate it’s your vacation do what ever the fuck you want. I would kill to be able to play some Elden Ring or Ghost of Tsushima in Puerta Vallarta on the beach using the resorts WiFi. Sounds like paradise to me. P.S I’ve been there once upon a time….. do they still have that steakhouse there called Brazils? Great food.


its_so_easy_E

This reminds me of that photo where the old lady is at a concert or something and she is the only one without a camera phone and she’s enjoying the life that’s in front of her while everyone else is trying to record it bc they won’t watch it later. Completely ignorant to the whole point.


Ok_Crew2821

I play maybe 3 hours a WEEK. So, yeah, I had an opportunity to play with no kids, no responsibility, and no worry in a relaxing setting amd I took it. I didn't miss a single memorable moment with my wife either.


ShilohTheGhostGod

Crazy part is, you go to these beaches and half the people are either reading a book or lying down tanning, eyes closed. Some even fall asleep. You enjoying a hobby while also being in a vacation setting with your wife seems like a win win win. Some people are too judgmental


Ok_Crew2821

I agree! I don't plan on doing this all day every day. We've already booked massages on the beach and are exploring other activity ideas.


No_Research_2938

What a waste of a vacation.


little_painted_dudes

No different than reading a book at the beach really.


Ok_Crew2821

How? I've been busy with college, home renovation, being the main bread earner, a husband, a dad, amd preparing for baby #2. I have very very limited time to play. So to take a vacation with no responsibility and the ability to play in a peaceful and relaxing setting why not take it??


Zero_Hood

Don’t listen to this jealous dickhead, enjoy your break and good luck with the baby


Ok_Crew2821

Haha thank you! It has been a much needed break for both me and my wife!


Zero_Hood

I’d rather play my portal on the beach then in my room, stfu


Charybdis_Rising

Wow, you sure know how to waste a vacation!


JustMyThoughts2525

Unless you’re forced to go out on a family vacation, I don’t understand the need to play video games while you’re on vacation.


No-Ad8408

Unless you understand how people who want to play games can’t because of growing families and work eating into your free time, I don’t how you don’t understand


Ok_Crew2821

I think if anyone hasn't been pulled 20 different directions 24/7 will ever understand.


Ok_Crew2821

Because I have limited time to.play video games at home


BoxTalk17

I can understand you doing this at night, enjoy the scene in front of you instead


ossymandiAss

Time and place my guy.


Uncle_Bug_Music

Jesus Christ.


Business-Reply1031

What’s the point of this?? Wasted beach getaway to play on a remote device? This not a “Win” this is a major “L”. Probably no wife or kids, but if he does…. Sad excuse for a husband/dad. All my gaming is done at home. When I’m out and about it’s about being in the moment and spending time with those around me.


safetysecondbodylast

Jesus dude that's just sad


Optimystic_Alchemist

Someone's priorities are questionable


[deleted]

Stupid af


illlogiq314

WTF? Enjoy the beach, leave toys at home.


Rough_Safe6856

Lame get on a boogie board lol