Customer Ratings & Reviews

This system is a great game changer when it comes to gaming on the move . Even when it comes to keeping my grandson entertained it’s a winner.

A nice little luxury that is very much a nice-to-have, and not a critical item, but is a handy addition to the PlayStation ecosystem with the right setup. Use case for me is to accommodate some of the same use cases as Switch - take it in handheld mode when you want to do some casual gaming or grinding in a game while having the TV on (or when someone else does). Performance will very much hinge on your Ethernet/Wifi set up (best w/ Ethernet to PlayStation & strong WiFi signal w/ limited barriers between you & router). A twitch shooter might be tough to play remotely or in a far off room (manifesting as visual quality degradation), but a more casual game or grinding in Borderlands can be fine. As always with Sony, there are some quirky design decisions (volume buttons; hidden power button that ALSO needs a PlayStation button that doesn’t function as your main system’s PS button; no haptic press on screen - a virtual trackpad instead that requires new muscle memory to replicate a press on standard pad). BUT - if you’ve need to satisfy the itch to play in random spots in the house (within reason), it’s a neat little toy.

System arrived in excellent conditions. It was a gift for my partner and they absolutely love it. There has not been any issues. The PS Portable connects to your playstation, so you must have a playstation 1st in order to use for best experience. It also connects via infernet so a good connection is mecessary for both the PS and the Portable to play with quality. There is a beta option within but you must have PS+ to use. For us this worked great. Im happy i was able to get it.

This device became more interesting to me once Sony opened up the cloud. It has great visuals, Sony Sound, and if you have a great internet connection will connect to your PS5 and the cloud. The software has been updated for ease of use but the lack of bluetooth hurts those who may have other devices they would like to connect to the device. Overall a great added peripheral for your PS5 or PRO experience to play anywhere at home or away if you can connect to a great wifi on the road.

Honestly can’t go wrong with the device, does exactly what it says it does flawlessly. What some people don’t understand is this isn’t a stand-alone device but much rather a remote play device. Long as you have the ps5 to pair then you’re good to go. It’s convenient when you just want to relax anywhere without being locked into one area or someone wants to use the TV. Overall, I’ve had no issues with the device and would recommend to someone that is looking for convenience with the ps5

After the recent firmware updates, the PlayStation Portal has become a completely different device — in the best way. The improvements to connection stability and streaming quality are instantly noticeable. My gameplay is smoother, input lag is reduced, and the overall experience feels far more reliable than it did at launch. The updated network handling makes remote play feel almost seamless, even when I’m not right next to my router. Visual quality looks sharper and more consistent, and the device wakes, connects, and syncs to the PS5 faster than before. A standout for me: with a premium subscription, you can now play directly from the cloud — no console required. Streaming games straight over the internet works surprisingly well, which is perfect when you’re away from your PS5 or don’t want to power it on. The Portal was always a cool idea, but now it finally delivers on what it promised: true, high-quality handheld PS5 gaming — even without the console. For anyone who wants portability, flexibility, or a way to game while traveling, the recent updates make this absolutely worth owning. Highly recommend if you gave it a pass before — it’s genuinely improved.

I was very pleased with the screen quality and ease of use of the portal. It is WiFi-dependant, meaning the faster WiFi you have the more seamless the gaming is/less lag. I’m able to play all of my games from anywhere where I have WiFi and I’m very pleased!

The PlayStation Portal is a good solution if you want to play your PS5 games on the go. The downsides is you need a decent connection to have optimal resolution or you may lose signal. I have lost signal in my own home despite having excellent signal and connection to both devices (PS5 & PSPortal) These aren't exactly a downside, but are quite the requirements. If you have those requirements, this is a good handheld PS5 game player. The screen is bright enough, the UI is decent (now), and the controller almost feels like a real DualSense controller. Battery life is acceptable and even good if you don't play with maximum screen brightness, as well as high volume. Which leads me to say the Portal does not support Bluetooth/wireless buds (except Sony's own specific Link buds) because of latency issues. When I got this, there was no cloud streaming, and no 3D audio. Now you can cloud stream certain games you have purchased without needing your PS5 to be turned on. For a device that is asking for $200, many of the features it has now should have been included at launch. Two years later, I think it finally does what it should have done when it was first released. I think it's worth the price tag now if you want to game on the go and have a good internet source to connect the PSPortal as it's required to use.

The PlayStation Portable Black is sleek with impressive screen quality. I purchased the offline gaming package to stream cloud gaming, and it’s awesome! The game library is diverse, making it perfect for gaming on the go. Definitely a great investment for portable gaming lovers!

Works good (better with ethernet cord connection) and easy to set up. Only suggestion would be use an ethernet cord to connect PS5 to router if possible. Or use a mesh router to cord connect with the router and a use a second mesh router to ethernet cord connect your PS5 if it is not in the same room. I used a relay mesh router to connect to the one in my living room, then connect that with my PS5 via an ethernet cord and the Portal is flawless now. No more reconnecting due to WIFI not being strong enough in other rooms or lagging.

I absolutely LOVE my PS Portal. The addition of being able to play games over the Cloud is massive in the event I’m not able to remote access my PS5 and the Game Selection is FANTASTIC!!! Spider-Man 2 is now on PlayStation Plus Premium plus so many other great games for under $20 a month is a huge bargain!!! Don’t miss out on some great away from your console gaming with this amazing bright screen and is just light enough to not tire your arms to hold while playing but it’s just heavy enough to let you know how sturdy of a product it is!!! AMAZING PRODUCT!!! GREAT JOB SONY!!!

The portal, despite its peculiar and unique appearance, is actually quite impressive. It feels comfortable in your hands, and the display is awesome. It’s great to have a handheld device that you can actually hold. Additionally, they’ve revolutionized the gaming experience. You no longer need to connect to your PS5; you can now stream games directly from your device, provided you have the highest PlayStation Plus package. My only concern is that if you play an online game like Fortnite, there might be a slight delay. However, this could potentially be due to my internet connection.

The PlayStation Portal is a device sorely needed by PlayStation. I’ve always wanted to make my system portable and the portal sort of does that. I chose the portal over a backbone because I wanted something aside from my phone that was dedicated to on the go gaming. The portal does that. It’s a pretty large device, but it does fit my hands comfortably. My hands are by no means huge, but I could see folks with smaller hands or kids struggling a bit with the size. The display screen is amazing; great clarity and graphics. The sound is just OK. It didn’t seem like Sony put much into the portal in the way of speakers. But I can hear everything. I don’t like that you have to either connect wired headphones or use Sony branded earbuds for sound if you want some privacy or not to disturb others. My biggest gripe is its ability to connect wirelessly. You have to have to have access to WiFi to use this device, which makes it difficult at times and only useable in certain settings. I’ve connected through my phone but that connection was not great so it as a truly portable device like the Switch is not happening. I did play at a hotel once and it worked just fine, so it does work. Funny thing is I’ve had problems connecting at home. It’s great if you want to be away from your system in a different room but I’ve noticed that my connection sometimes drops at home. The screen will lag and occasionally I’d have to reconnect to my PS5. That was crazy frustrating. All in all, for the price (I got mine open box and on sale) it’s worth it. Here’s a big warning. If you want to buy this, make sure you start downloading games to your system. It can only play the game that is physically in your PS5. So if all you use are discs, it can only play the disc that’s in your system at that time. I don’t like that, so I’ve started to download other games to the hard drive. Since it mirrors your PS5, you can get to those. Good product. Hopefully, they’ll make improvements over time.

This little guy allows me to game anywhere in the house. Visual look good and can stream any game o have on my PS5. Does require good WiFi signal throughout the house but if you got it this provides gaming freedom. Haven't tried the cloud gaming feature yet but will give it a try soon. Great for multitasking. Game on my portal and computer and watch Netflix all at the same time with only 2 monitors

For travelers, this system FINALLY makes sense. When first released it just meant you could be in a room your system wasn't to play while others were maybe using the TV or the like. Now for those PS users for the upgraded PS membership you can cloud play certain games anywhere you have wifi. Not all games you own on cloud are yet available but many great ones are. Be advised despite what the store employee told me, you can not pull a game down onto the machine to use in airplane mode or the like. It's wifi cloud play only. With a good connection the games play smoothly. The screen resolution can be a little dark even with the brightness max'ed out. Also you might need to check with a YouTube video to learn the connection steps when trying to get on a hotel or airline wifi to play. If a website is needed to 'activate' a wifi connection there are added steps.

I have two portals and enjoy the versatility to share space with my wife and kids. As a gamer with arthritis thanks to previous heavy labor jobs, the light weight of this device makes it very comfortable to use for long periods compaired to heavier standalone devices like a switch or steam deck. I give for 4 stars for ease of use because some users may need basic network setup skills to get eveything out of the portal. The speed of the network helps, but doesnt matter much. Users in a close community like an apartment or a condo might experience interference with other neighbors wifi, ruining the experience. A solution for this is to use an app like "wifi analyzer" to see if your wifi channel is shared with others and switching the router to an open channel. If the router automatically picks the channel a monthly reboot can help it select an open channel ensuring the best experience for the Portal and other devices on the network.

I recently got the PlayStation Portal Remote Player and I’m impressed overall, especially if you already own a PS5. The build quality is excellent: it feels like the familiar DualSense controller in your hands, with adaptive triggers and haptic feedback that bring the console experience into a more portable form. According to reviewers the controls are virtually no difference between the Portal’s controls and the PlayStation 5’s beloved gamepad. The 8-inch 1080p screen is crisp and sharp, and when your network is solid the streaming experience is very smooth (no noticeable lag for most games. That said, there are some caveats this device is not a standalone portable console it primarily works as a remote-player for your PS5 via WiFi. Some reviews point out that connectivity (especially WiFi strength router setup is key, and features like Bluetooth for wireless headphones are missing. In short if you want to play PS5 games in another room (or on the go, given you can connect remotely) and you already have the PS5 ecosystem, this is a great complement. If you were expecting a full handheld with its own library or lots of extra features, you might be a bit disappointed.

Playstation Portal allows me to access the gaming world in any room of my home and on the road! I love this device. Connectivity could be improved, but overall a successful use of remote play

Love the portal! The picture quality is way better than i had expected it to be considering i also have the OLED switch. Good to play my games on the go when im on vacation or traveling for work. Cloud gaming makes it all worth it.

Got this to be able to use when i want to play remotely, been pleasantly suprised with it. the screen is bright and clear. the device is comfortable in my hands, its not heavy. the only downside i have noticed to it, are with games that use the button on the touchpad of a normal ps4/ps5 controller. ive not yet noticed a way to use that button on the Portal, ive only tried one game and it had otherways to get to the section that i needed to go to (the touchpad button was a shortcut to a map) other than this, i have loved everything about this device.