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

A new PlayStation Portal software update has been released The update introduces a new 80% default charging limit to ensure the device's long-term battery health Players can increase the limit manually, but Sony advises against it Sony has rolled out a new PlayStation Portal software update to impro

<![CDATA[ <article> <ul><li><strong>A new PlayStation Portal software update has been released</strong></li><li><strong>The update introduces a new 80% default charging limit to ensure the device's long-term battery health</strong></li><li><strong>Players can increase the limit manually, but Sony advises against it</strong></li></ul><p>Sony has rolled out a new <a href="https://www.techradar.com/gaming/playstation-portal-review">PlayStation Portal</a> software update to improve stability and support the device's long-term battery health.</p><p>As detailed in the version 7.1.7 <a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/support/hardware/psportal/system-software-info/" target="_blank">patch notes</a>, the update "introduces changes to how your PS Portal charges in order to support the long-term battery health of your device" and means that it will now charge to just 80% by default.</p><p>While 80% is the default limit, users can increase the cap at any time in Settings > System > Battery; however, Song strongly recommends the alternative as it could impact the PS Portal's longevity.</p><p>"Selecting a charge limit over 80% might impact battery performance and overall stability, reducing long-term battery health," the patch notes. </p><p>It's reasonable to want to charge your device to 100% every time the battery depletes, but Sony's new default charge limit sounds like a great solution if you want to keep your PS Portal in good shape for a long time.</p><p>The full version 7.1.7 patch notes can be read below.</p><ul><li>This update introduces changes to how your PS Portal charges in order to support the long-term battery health of your device. After updating, your device will charge to 80% by default. You can change the charge limit at any time in <strong>Settings </strong>> <strong>System </strong>> <strong>Battery</strong>.<ul><li>Selecting a charge limit over 80% might impact battery performance and overall stability, reducing long-term battery health.</li></ul></li><li>Make sure to update your PlayStation Link device to the latest device software version to connect to PlayStation Portal.<ul><li>To update your PlayStation Link device, connect it to a PS5 or PC using its PlayStation Link USB adapter. For more details visit the guides below.</li></ul></li><li>We've improved system software performance and stability</li><li>We've improved the messages and usability on some screens</li></ul> </article> ]]>