PlayStation Portal receives system update focused on battery health
Sony Interactive Entertainment has rolled out system software update 7.1.7 for the PlayStation Portal, primarily focusing on improving battery performance and long-term health. The update introduces a default 80% charge limit to help preserve the device's battery life.
Users can adjust this charge limit in the settings, though Tech Radar reports that Sony advises against overriding the 80% cap, suggesting it could impact performance and stability. Playstation Lifestyle also noted that the update includes general improvements to system software performance, stability, and usability.
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A new PS Portal software update is here to 'support the long-term battery health of your device' by introducing a charging cap — here's how to make yours last longer
Sony has released a new software update for the PlayStation Portal that introduces an 80% default charging limit to preserve long-term battery health. While users can manually override this to 100%, Sony advises against it, stating it could impact performance and stability.
Major PlayStation Portal System Update Rolled Out for September
Sony Interactive Entertainment has released system software update 7.1.7 for the PlayStation Portal, focusing on battery performance and long-term health. The update introduces a default 80% charge limit to preserve battery life, which can be adjusted in settings. The update also includes general improvements to system software performance, stability, and usability.
