Customer Ratings & Reviews

I preordered (switched to shipping after in store pickup debacle) and have loved it since day 1. This product has a target audience in mind and I fit that bill. My console is in the family room and not always accessible to me. The Portal allows me to jump in to any game while my kids or wife are using the main tv. That’s it. That’s what this does. I can play when I want to play. The screen is crisp and looks great for an LCD screen. Single player games run extremely well with practically no input lag. If you play competitive FPS, there is a slight delay that may not yield the best experience. Initial setup was a breeze though I did get some connection issues when connecting to 2.4ghz. A little tinkering with my network settings and those issues were gone. Note, if you have multiple connected devices, it’s highly recommended to set up QoS or move low priority devices off the 5ghz band. I have used it outside of my house and it works just as well as if I were home. I have had multiple people connect to their consoles on my Portal and it’s just like signing in to the app and they were off to the races.

The PlayStation Portal delivers exactly what it promises: a premium way to stream PS5 games around the house. The large, vibrant display looks fantastic, and the controls feel just like the DualSense—no compromises there. Build quality is excellent, and it’s obvious Sony designed this as a top-tier accessory. It doesn’t run games on its own. For me, that’s fine—95% of the time I’m gaming at home anyway. I have fiber internet and just the standard AT&T router, and I’m able to play anywhere in my house with little to no issues. The experience is smooth most of the time, though you will notice some lag. Competitive shooters and battle royales don’t really work here, but single-player titles and slower-paced games feel great. Even Destiny 2 is playable, though not ideal. The value is what makes the Portal stand out. It’s far cheaper than a handheld PC or gaming console, and for most of what I like to play, it works really well. As a busy parent, it’s given me more chances to actually enjoy my PS5 library without fighting over the TV. The PlayStation Portal isn’t for every situation, but if you understand its limits and have solid internet, it’s an excellent way to extend your console.

AWESOME OVERALL PERFORMANCE. HIGH QUALITY SCREEN. AWESOME PORTABILITY.

Well built, premium quality, portable , crisp graphics, looking forward to when PS corp. to expand the streaming library

The PlayStation Portal Remote Player has been fantastic for remote play. It makes streaming games from my PS5 incredibly smooth and responsive — the 1080p display is crisp, the controls feel great in hand, and the ergonomics are comfortable for long sessions. Setup was quick and easy, and I love being able to pick up my PS5 games anywhere in the house without interrupting someone else’s TV time. The device stays responsive over Wi-Fi and handles fast action games with very little latency. Battery life has been solid for extended play sessions, and overall it feels like a well-designed companion to the PS5. Highly recommend it if you want a dedicated remote play experience without lugging around a full console or laptop.

The PlayStation Portal is a fantastic way to bring PS5 gaming off the TV. The 8-inch display is bright and sharp, controls feel familiar (DualSense-style triggers and sticks), and setup is painless — it really does feel like a handheld PS5. With the recent addition of cloud streaming, the Portal has become even more flexible: you can play games without needing your PS5 powered on or even in the same house (where cloud service is available), which is perfect for travel or when someone else is using the TV. That said, some real-world limits remain. Cloud streaming means the Portal is now much more dependent on your network — on unreliable Wi-Fi or limited cellular hotspots you’ll notice lag, compression, or stuttering. Expect higher data usage (cloud play can chew through GBs fast), and a steady, low-latency connection is required for a great experience. Battery life still isn’t amazing during long sessions, and if you plan to use it away from Wi-Fi you’ll want to watch data caps. Also, headset/voice-chat support is more limited than a full PS5 setup — check compatibility for the headset you plan to use.

Genuinely a great item! Replaced the backbone that was dropping connection constantly through the Remote Play app. The larger screen and adaptive triggers make for a much better playing experience and doesn’t drain your phone battery using it like the backbone! I also got an excellent quality open box it didn’t have a single issue. I ordered it online and it was ready for pick-up in 20mins at an outlet 5mins from my apt.

This PlayStation portable is a very good product. Just make sure that you have good Wi-Fi to backup this product. Just so everyone isn't aware, this is an add-on to your PS5 not a substitute for your PS5. You do need a PS5 system to play this PlayStation portable. That going ahead setup is super easy. I just jumped into a quick YouTube just to make sure that I did it right and then signed into my PlayStation on the PlayStation portable and jumped right in the gameplay. Initially it was a little laggy until a portable was able to get onto my Wi-Fi and play. So it is very Wi-Fi dependent. Gameplay seamless. Fantastic. I had black myth wukong and The new Star Wars outlaw as well as destiny. And it was able to keep up with the gameplay. Fantastic system. Enjoy taking it on the road. But just remember the further you get away from your system. It does take a little bit longer to connect. But overall fantastic by

I purchased this PlayStation Portal with a bit of skepticism thinking that it was going to be just a waste of money and without any value. But I’m going to be honest. This is the best addition to my PS5 any should have. This is so easy to use that it requires no effort to connect to your console and start playing. The feel of the controller is just was of you were holding the controller and the screen is so big that it is just perfect. I do have issues with conectivity when I’m outside of my home but the is also because of the internet I connect to. When connected to a reliable internet, the games are flawless just like if you were playing directly from the console. Another perk about this that I love is that when my wife wants to watch tv I can grab my Portal and play while she is watching tab. No more being upset of not being able to watch tv while I’m playing. At the end of the day. Yes this is a remote play like if it was from your phone but the feel is so much better. Thank you Sony for such a device. You can’t go wrong buying this.

If you have access to a fast, reliable internet connection, then the PlayStation Portal will work awesome for you. I love the Midnight Black finish and the ability to not hog the main tv at night, but still enjoy my Playstation. I have been quite impressed and the battery life is better than i expected.

This has been a game changer. With the update that allows you stream any game in your library this is a great value. Yes, it does require the most expensive subscription but for me it’s still worth it. On Christmas Day I was told I would need to wait 60 mins to stream a game; I assume the servers were crowded because a lot of new owners were using their portals. I never had this issue before Christmas but something to be aware of. I even played Destiny with few connection issues. I did have some weird setup issues and the device took some getting used to. Nothing good old Reddit couldn’t handle.

Works well. Good price. Tough latency for some of the faster paced twitch games, but works well for games like Minecraft. Not terrific for platformers or fps games though. Battery life is excellent. Screen is bright.

So happy I was smart enough to pre-order this. I have a very nice TV but it's much more comforting to play on this little screen. It certainly does have the occasional connectivity issue (less than 1% of the time). But it's a very nice add on for not a horrible price. But it's fast, comfortable, and very high quality

I recently purchased the Sony Portable Remote Player, and I must say, it has exceeded all my expectations. This device is incredibly useful for the purpose it was designed for, and it truly feels like my entire PlayStation console fits into this compact portal. First and foremost, the setup was a breeze. Within minutes, I was able to connect the Portable Remote Player to my PlayStation console, and the seamless integration was impressive. The device's sleek design and lightweight build make it perfect for on-the-go gaming, allowing me to enjoy my favorite games anywhere and anytime. The performance of the Sony Portable Remote Player is outstanding. The high-resolution screen delivers crisp and vibrant visuals, making every game look stunning. The controls are responsive and intuitive, providing a console-like experience in a portable format. Whether I'm playing fast-paced action games or immersive RPGs, the Remote Player handles everything flawlessly. One of the standout features is the remote play functionality. This allows me to access my PlayStation console and play games remotely, even when I'm away from home. It's incredibly convenient and has transformed the way I game. I can now enjoy my PlayStation library without being tied to my living room. Battery life is another area where the Sony Portable Remote Player shines. The device offers hours of uninterrupted gameplay, and the quick charging capabilities ensure that I'm never without my gaming fix for long. The battery life is truly impressive for such a powerful device. In conclusion, the Sony Portable Remote Player is a game-changer for anyone who loves PlayStation gaming. It feels like my whole PlayStation console fits into this sleek, portable device, and it has become an essential part of my gaming setup. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a versatile, high-performance remote gaming solution. This is a must-have for PlayStation enthusiasts! Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) #SonyPortableRemotePlayer #PlayStation #GamingOnTheGo #RemotePlay #ProductReview

Overall, a really nice successor to a PSP. It is easy to grab on the go and play some PS5 games on trips. The online connectivity can be a pain sometimes, as it can be difficult to get to work on some hotel wifi. I mainly use it for non-competitive sports games and rpgs. Build quality is questionable. I had some horrible joystick drift that I had to do a lot of troubleshooting for. Eventually, I was able to fix it without replacing the joycon module, but I almost did. The gaps for the joysticks seem to be larger than on a dualsense allowing more dust/ crumbs in.

Easy to connect to our PS5 and works exactly as intended. I don’t mind that we can’t take it out of the house because it’s meant to be used when our toddler wants to watch something else on the TV. Screen quality is good, no latency issues with the controls and the battery actually goes on for a while. Would definitely recommend.

This is possibly one of the best pieces of technology I’ve purchased in a long time. It works effortlessly to connect to my PS5 and allows me the flexibility to play the games I want anywhere in my home without having to move the console. I love playing on the big screen but with some games this sometimes causes motion sickness over prolonged periods of intense game play. The Portal allows me to play in between, and reduces that sense of motion sickness. The quality of the handheld is amazing, and the screen is big, bright, and gorgeous. The ergonomics of the grips are fantastic. It feels exactly like a Dualsense controller despite the added distance between the left and right grips due to the large screen. Battery life seems to be pretty normal, I have had no issues with it depleting faster than I need it to. The only improvement I could suggest is the placement of the USB-C charging port. It’s a little difficult getting it plugged in under the lip of the back of the device. It would be better suited to the top of the handheld so you don’t have to “dig” to get it in the port, and it would make it easier to charge while the device is still in use. Overall, I’m extremely pleased with the Portal and I am excited to use it away from home when they bring game streaming out of beta. If you have been thinking about purchasing a Portal, do it. You will not regret it.

The Playstation Portal is one of the best handhelds I have used. Yes it is a streaming device, ensure you have a great internet connection, otherwise the device is pretty useless.. I have used it with my PS5 and as a standalone device streaming games from my playstation plus library, both are very solid, I did have a few issues with stream quality when network traffic was high, but the game was still playable, visuals took a hit, looked like the resolution drops to 480p but the gameplay stays relatively smooth unlike xbox gamepass that adds in loads of packet loss issues, stutter issues, rubberbanding.. I suppose this is more on the servers Sony and Microsoft use and how cluttered they are vs the device itself, but it's a good point to note that games arent interrupted as much as they are with Xbox Gamepass.. Games play smooth, the device is a bit heavy, but im just not used to gaming on a handheld is all, I have tiny baby T-rex arms so it becomes slightly bothersome to hold up on its own for too long without resting my arms on something. All in all, this device saved my mental health.. I went from having a PS5 and never touching it due to the location i have it in, to now playing more games than I have in the last 10 years.. Executive dysfunction and all.

Far exceeding expectations. Screen is gorgeous, controllers are comfortable. And freedom to play without any significant lag delay is really impressive.

This PlayStation portal is awesome. It is exactly what my husband wanted. He wanted something he could play his ps5 on even away from home, he originally got a backbone for his phone from another place, but it would not work very great. Then when he saw this at best buy I got it for him for Christmas and he said it works great! He can play it anywhere with wifi or a hotspot and the quality on the device is perfect. Even I have started to enjoy it as well. Highly recommend!