Customer Ratings & Reviews

Wanted the portal for the convenience. It has great sound quality, and good visuals. The main problem is that you’ll have to have a solid Internet connection in order to play the games that you have.

After many years of streaming games, using every service and device imaginable, I can confidently say this is the best platform and experience hands down. I've switched full-time to the PS Portal! The quality of the games, the stream, and the input responsiveness are all best in class. I'm currently playing ARC Raiders and loving it. And yes, all of that is on the Portal, with no PS5 necessary!

I love this. I take it to work and play it on my lunch break regularly. Rest mode. WiFi. Gaming no problem. It’s better for solo playing personally. I play 2K up here if I’m at home but work meh. So far I’ve played FFXVI and Days Gone now problem.

This Handheld Device has been the best gaming purchase I ever made! I can walk around my house freely and continue to game , or even when my neck gets sore from looking up at the tv this device allows me to play more comfortably. Very exceptional updates every month as well and it doesn’t lag and depends on the WiFi connection .

Best solution if you want to share the same living room space with your partner while both enjoying own activity, when she enjoy her korean drama, i enjoy gaming in PS portal. The handheld feel amazing and the display looks incredible and buying at Best Buy allow for additional points with Amex make this even sweeter.

The PlayStation Portal is an Excellent Device for Remote play. The Ergonomics on it allow for a great long play experience. The key to it is having a good networking environment at home, having a good router and a wired PlayStation is the optimal way for it to work well for your needs. It has a long battery life and great looking screen. It’s a great addition for people who want to have a simplified remote play experience at home or even depending on where you are with decent WiFi you can play outside of the home as well. The biggest cons for it are the lack of bluetooth which is due to some inherent latency issues, vs using their official devices. But your mileage may vary if you use a 3.5mm to Bluetooth adapter. You can also use wired headphones with it. Overall if you are someone who wants to play while your tv is in use, or just to play on the couch or elsewhere in the house vs being front of the tv or monitor its a great device. I recommend considering your use cases for the device. There are various options you do have that may be cheaper or cost more with some sacrifice to ergonomics or convenience. You can go for a backbone for 100 dollars paired to your phone but then you may have interruptions to your gaming session. You can go for a tablet with a dualsense controller but you may have limited seating positions while playing, and also have certain interruptions on the device. You can go for some of the other cloud devices that may do more but cost at least 50-100 dollars more or way higher if you go for a PC handheld and there are tradeoffs on battery life, and screen size etc. Overall this is a great device that does as advertised and is a good option when you consider your use case for it.

The PlayStation Portal is the best controller for the PS5 if you’re on the go. In my experience it’s best used with your phone’s mobile hotspot and secondary on guest wifi. It is NOT a handheld console. It is a Controller with a screen. If you have a PlayStation 5 and your library is in it then this device may be for you. It is a streamlined option if you don’t own a tablet to use the PS Remote Play App with. If you already own a Steam Deck or iPad or a similar tablet then the Portal isn’t likely for you.

Are you in bed, feeling a little sleepy, but can’t resist the PS5 calling to you from the living room? Don't worry about disturbing anyone with the TV light—this device has got your back! As a dad, husband, and remote worker, I understand how tricky it can be to squeeze in gaming time. The PSR has been a game-changer for me, allowing me to enjoy my favorite games while the family is sound asleep, all without interrupting their peace. I find myself using it more often than I realize because I genuinely love its lightweight design and stunning screen. Here’s hoping for a PS5 Vita in the near future, as that would be an incredible addition! Great value and quality all around. Gamer Dad Approved!

The inchs screen, great ergonomics, and no lag make it the best handheld ever made.

I bought this for my husband, thinking it would keep him happy on days when he couldn’t hog the big TV mission accomplished! The PlayStation Portal is basically a magic mirror that beams the PS5 straight to his hands, letting him play in bed, on the couch, or while I’m watching my shows. Peace was restored in our marriage immediately. Setup was painless (even he figured it out without a YouTube tutorial), and the streaming quality is surprisingly smooth as long as you have good Wi-Fi. The controls feel almost exactly like a DualSense, which made the transition seamless. Downsides? Well, now he’s playing everywhere which means I occasionally have to fight for his attention, but that’s a small price to pay for a happy gamer husband. If you want to treat your gamer partner (and maybe even keep your TV to yourself), the PlayStation Portal is absolutely worth it. Just be warned: you might need to schedule your date nights around their remote gaming marathons! :)

The PlayStation Portal is a good alternative to play PS5 games remotely with wireless connectivity. It’s sleek, simple to use, and ideal for players who want to game away from the TV—but it has some limitations. When playing GTA 5 online you do get some lagging but it’s not terrible.

Does what it’s supposed to do connect to the PlayStation has been getting better and better with each update. It’s a huge asset to the PS5, but I would like to have a dedicated portable console that works in conjunction with the PS5, kind of like the Switch. However, I like the Portal for what it is.

Great remote play device to play your home ps5 games on the go. Easy to set up and has the perks of dual sense controller at your fingertips. It’s not a standalone system so make sure to have a ps5. Downside is LCD not oled display and no Bluetooth support but the price is reasonable.

I belong to a specific demographic that stands to gain the most from this product. It's important to acknowledge that this device may not appeal to everyone, primarily because the Portal serves a singular purpose: remote PlayStation 5 (PS5) gaming. This means it's only useful if you already own a PS5. As someone who predominantly plays games during nighttime hours and needs to be considerate of my sleeping spouse, the Portal fits seamlessly into my gaming routine. The Portal's ergonomic design closely resembles the comfortable feel of the DualSense controller. Its screen boasts vibrant brightness and objectively offers a more visually pleasing gaming experience than my smartphone. In terms of performance, I haven't encountered any significant latency issues while using the device. Although occasional hiccups do occur, they are infrequent and haven't hindered my gaming experience. It's worth noting that I use this device in conjunction with Ubiquiti 6 Enterprise Access Points for reference. In all honesty, my search was for a device that would allow me to play my games when the TV is occupied or when I wish to avoid disturbing my family, and the Portal accomplishes this admirably. I even put it to the test on hotel Wi-Fi, and it performed exceptionally well. I was able to enjoy a significant portion of Spider-Man 2 using the Portal, and it didn't feel like I was compromising the gaming experience. Here are some areas where I believe there's room for improvement: - The ability to stream PlayStation Plus games. - Incorporating an OLED and HDR screen for enhanced visual quality. - Offering 1440p or 4K streaming options. On the downside, there are a couple of aspects I didn't like: - The absence of Bluetooth connectivity. - The inability to replace thumbsticks.

Upon opening packaging item felt very nice in hands, well put together and durable feel. Screen is bigger than I had first imagined. Being able to play remotely around the place give chance to play even if TV is being used or just want the comfort in a couch or before bed.

If you are like me who likes to play but don't want to get out of bed, this is a perfect addition to your PS5, it is practically a PS5 controller with a screen, you can play any game without having to move from your most comfortable place

PlayStation made several updates on this device making it an absolute great device to play remotely or stream trough the cloud. With cloud getting better and better, I think PlayStation actually nailed it with this device. Streaming on the portal feels good without a doubt.

Love it , it’s a great product if you travel a lot

Overall, I really like the PlayStation Portal Remote Player; however, even with decent WiFi, I experience a lot of connection issues in specific rooms of my house. I have a brick house with brick interior walls, but my mesh WiFi system does a great job of giving good WiFi throughout; however, in the room where my modem and router are located, I'll constantly have connection issues just 20 feet from them. All major devices in that room are connected to my modem and/or router by ethernet, so it's really odd. In other rooms, I almost never deal with connection issues. When that's the case, this is exactly what I want in a portable: comfortable, fast, and good looking. You'll need to clean it regularly though: fingerprints and oils are quite noticeable!

The PlayStation Portal is a fantastic device for gamer parents. You get to play your games anywhere, full Dual Sense functionality, and easy to setup and use. If you have ever used PS Remote Play, the experience will be very similar. With a device like this, your experience is dependent on how good your WiFi is. Unlike using remote play on your phone or tablet that has mobile connectivity (4g or 5g), the portal can be limiting when on the go. However, connecting to your phones mobile hotspot works great as well. To compare using the PlayStation Portal to say the Backbone One, ergonomicly the Portal is miles better in terms of comfort of use. The Backbone One definitely has its situational uses, but as a person with larger than than normal hands the controls felt extremely cramped so it's a vast improvement in that regard. Comparing how gameplay works on both, the experience will nearly identical in terms of connectivity. One down side to the Portal is that it uses the same remote play functionality as the app on your phone which is kind of a bummer, but overall my experience on both devices have been great, both on WiFi and on mobile. Is the PlayStation Portal perfect? No. Is it a useless device that the internet has been bashing? No. The Portal isn't for everyone, and is definitely targeted to those that can't always use the TV or dedicate hours of couch time for a gaming session. Some negatives that I have with the device are it's battery life and no Bluetooth connectivity. If you have ever used a Dual Sense controller before, you know how fast those batteries drain during gaming sessions, the Portal is no different unfortunately. With no dedicated graphics hardware or really any power sucking hardware (other than really the screen) you get your standard Sony 4-5 hours of use between charges. When having multiple mini gaming sessions throughout the day, I'm always looking for a charger. One major omission the Portal has is that there is no standard Bluetooth connectivity. The only way to connect to it is to either use wired headsets (which some may prefer) or buy Sony's PS Link compatible headsets which an additional cost on top of the Portals $200 price point. There are work arounds for using wireless headsets but it requires connecting a dongle to your PS5 and connecting your headphones to it, but you're limited by the range of the Bluetooth and how far away you get from your console which is really unfortunate. Even with some of the drawbacks, I really enjoy the PlayStation Portal and use it almost exclusively for gaming sessions. I haven't personally experienced any connectivity issues, drops, or disconnects but your milage may vary depending on your Internet connection. Happy gaming!