Customer Ratings & Reviews

I really didnt think i was going to want one of these, as I have a deficated gaming room with a 77" tv and great sound system. Between the much smaller screen, the need for Wifi, and the lack of bluetooth (for audio), i didnt think the Portal would be worth it. Spec wise, it didnt seem like the screen was that much bigger than my iphone 15 plus. I was wrong. The screen is much larger than my phone and is good enough to enjoy Elden Ring and FFVII Rebirth on. While i do think the control feels a little cheaper than the actual dual sense, I really like how much longer it is. The additional length is far more ergonomic and stops your shoulders snd arms from having to internally rotate so much to grip it. It's a seemingly small thing that is actually pretty significant. I do get ocassionsl latency issues, but that seems to be related to my family eating up all my bandwidth. I took the portal on vacation with me and it worked fantastically from the hotel room. All things considered, im very happy with the Portal and have used it far more than expected.

Son loves it. Say best Xmas gift ever. To be able to connect to his playstation and play his video games without taking my living room tv and playstation is a great feature!

I keep going back to it thinking it’s worth it…it’s not. Don’t buy it. In reality if you can have a 5G hotspot at any given time then buy it. Let’s be real though, no average day to day person has that option. They’re running off 2.4G WiFi and maybe an okay 5G connection. But overall, not worth it. PlayStation is trying to make it the “modern PSP” by having cloud gaming on it but you have to have their most expensive subscription to play the cloud games. Oh, and the cloud games are what they deem suitable to be on there for now. You can still connect to your PlayStation 5…if it’s in Rest Mode. If not or you forget to put it in rest mode, well, it’s cloud games or nothing. It won’t turn on your PlayStation from being “off”. So overall it’s more of one of those weird, odd, collectible gaming items to make fun of later on. Lastly: - Not an OLED screen or even LED - 1080p resolution IF you’re lucky - Usually always runs below 1080p when on a different WiFi or connection point that what the console itself is on. - Battery life sucks - Joysticks are the definition of sensitive to the touch…as in they feel loose and fragile. They are super sensitive to movement - Photo provided is it running at 1080p but don’t let it fool you. There is a ton of lag time. The resolution was only maxed out because the PlayStation was in the same room and the PlayStation and the portal were the only two items on the WiFi. (PS5 was on 5G and the portable was on 2.4G)

When Sony first revealed this handheld device, it was not appealing to me at all, but once I started to hear good reviews about it, I was persuaded to see for myself. Took some time, but eventually, I was able to get my hands on this elusive gaming device (I refuse to get ripped off by scalpers). The set-up was pretty straightforward, all you need is your PS5 Console and a strong sustainable WiFi connection (preferably the same network connected to your console). So, my PS5 console is hooked up in my living room, where 80% of the time it's being occupied by my wife and kids, and when you add in 50+hr work weeks, I rarely get the opportunity or have the energy to sit down and enjoy a proper game session. But, now that I have the PlayStation Portal, I'm able to game at my leisure, in the comfort and solitude of my own bedroom. Couple things to be aware of, if you're a traditional gamer like myself, who likes to buy physical disc games, whatever game you wish to play on the Portal, that physical disc has to be in your PS5 console in order to work. Also, if you wish to play on your Portal a good distance away from your PS5 console (car, work, etc.), unless you have a strong WiFi/Hot Spot connection, the Portal will have difficulties with streaming your game. Overall, the PlayStation Portal is a remarkable device, that has completely blown me away, and I can't thank Sony enough, for creating an outlet for gaming parents.

This thing had me confused at first; why would I need something like this? Then I read about other people playing games on it while leaving the tv free for other people and idea seemed great. I had to wait awhile to get one but it serves that exact purpose for me. My PS5 is literally in my room but I like to listen to familiar media like tv shows while I game so I play on the Portal while listening to tv shows in the background. The Portal is perfect 99% of the time; once in a while it’ll take a slight pause but it’s never ruined my gameplay. I’ve been playing Uncharted: Lost Legacy and that game has run smoothly every time I play with the slightest little pause once in a while but it hasn’t ruined my enjoyment of the game. My only complaint of the device is with Best Buy specifically; I ordered online for in store pickup and my box was extremely dented; thankfully the Portal itself wasn’t damaged but any store associate should’ve known that kind of packaging shouldn’t have been given to a customer, it just looks bad on the company. I’ve included pictures so people can see what I’m talking about. Like I said, the device is great, Best Buy associates need to put more care into how packages are handled.

I had my doubts about whether to buy it or not, but I don't regret it. It works excellent.

I love it so much. I love my ps5 console but this is even better for when I just want to lay down and relax in bed without having to sit up so much!

While the PS Portal isn't for everyone this controller is great for multi-taskers or for those who want to compromise with others who may want to watch the main TV while you still have the desire to game. If you are looking for the next generation "on-the-go PS handheld device this isn't it. However, if you are looking for the best use of Remote Play the PS Portal is the top device for that. As someone who used to play on the iPad, I find the Portal a much better investment (provided you have strong WiFi connectivity). The signal remains strong in any part of your home provided that you have high-speed internet of course. Sound quality is amazing whether you are using headphones or the speakers. It's almost on the level of Apple Airpod Pros. And just like an Apple product, it is user-friendly in terms of install and connectivity. Additionally, you also have the same capabilities as the Duel Sense controller, including immersive haptic feedback, dynamic adaptive triggers, a built-in microphone, and a responsive touch screen. For me (and others like me) this is a great component to add to your PS5.

This is great if you have good internet connection and if you have the high tier subscription you can play the games on the cloud which make it really worth having it you travel and you should also get the PlayStation charging station goes great with it

Great device. Good companion to my ps5. Can play games while watching tv.

I love this thing has great quality while cloud gaming but it is annoying that it only works with the subscriptions for ps plus not everyone wants to pay that

I love it. It’s a great way of playing ps5 games but portable.

Great buy, very convenient, not my child joins us in the living room is not locked away because he can transfer the game on the TV for the device

Absolutely amazing I use it all the time. At home on the road

super good device runs smooth no issues my bf plays on it everyday

First off, I got this open box. It was a little dirty and the USB wire was missing. Once I cleaned it, it was in great condition. The device itself does what it was meant to do but not without its hiccups. The PS5 needs to be wired for a satisfying experience. Also, I had to do port forwarding in order to connect to it outside of my home. With that done, I still occasionally have PS5 connection issues. It's usually remedied by disconnecting and reconnecting the Portal or manually starting up the PS5 (which kinda defeats the purpose of remote play). In the end, I'm happy with it. I'm actually playing more of my PS+ games library due to this thing. I see that as a win.

Honestly , it’s the best thing I’ve bought in a long time. And now since all the updates happened you don’t even need a ps5 just psplus

I am so excited for what Sony has in store for the next generation of portable devices. The portal is an amazing product, especially since they added their beta cloud streaming feature. It is so easy to hop on the game for a quick little hour session without having to power up the whole system. Super easy for people who don’t have a lot of time and just wanna play for a quick 30 minutes or so, I would definitely recommend this product. The price point is reasonable too especially if you get an out of the box one.

Awsome hand held unit. Complements the ps5 very well . Be cool if they put psp games on psn. Im kinda new to the new age games. Im old school but its a pretty neat system fr

Very useful for wanting to play the game without having to setup in a chair. Can take it anywhere, very convenient.