Customer Ratings & Reviews

This thing is awesome! It has a screen with excellent graphics and the sound quality is amazing. You can connect your PlayStation and play your games on this handheld device. It’s the perfect size and the battery life is great!

I bought a PS5 months ago but unable to play because of 2 kids using the TV or too mobile for me to sit down for long periods of time to play. The portal allowed me to take gaming where ever I can. It’s Wi-Fi connection dependent. So depending on your isp, router and modem setup… gaming could be seamless majority of the time or it could be the worst gaming experience.

This is a game changer for real! I bought it for the lazy days when i really don’t want to set up in front of a tv and play games. It works really well when your network is strong and the picture and sound quality is fantastic. You can also take this on vacation and play remote as long as your PS5 is in reat mode and you have wifi where you are at. Get one if you are serious about gaming!

Amazing. I love the portability of it. The cloud streaming on it works well and the remote aspect is on point. No lag in remote play.

This device is fun and useful, but also lacks in a few ways. You can't stream video/TV to it, and all the games are streamed so there's prone to be delay/lag and you can't play with no internet connection. But overall it's a pretty fun device, handy for traveling and gaming if that suits your fancy.

I purchased the Portal on release day and ended up returning it after a week. Software issues led to lots of stuttering in games, especially in scenes with lots of panning & motion. Control was nearly unplayable for me on the original system software due to this issue. After a major software update (4.0) I heard these issues had been fixed and decided to give it another try. I'm happy to say that my experience is drastically different this time around. Games run near flawlessly and I don't notice any of the original issues that plagued the system on release. Some open world games with lots of foliage (FFVII Rebirth) may still show slight signs of compression when the screen is in motion, but in terms of response times when buttons are pressed it feels really good. If I had to critique the system, I wish the battery lasted longer and that the controller vibration was closer to the PS5 controllers. The vibration feels less precise overall.

With the new updates on the portal you no longer need to own a ps5 to play on it. Must have at least 50mbs internet to play games without lagging.

If you have the PSN streaming feature, this becomes extremely valuable since then you can continue using this independently of the actual Play Station, so you can stream something directly while the PS is being used for something else. The screen is a decent size, and the controller still manages to feel very natural despite the wider grip. I personally found playing racing games difficult just because of how I move my hands, but RPGs especially are super fun to run on this. That being said, my brother returned his purely because he hardly used it. It is somewhat of a niche for this to actively be used. If your usage is still primarily the main console or you don't move around enough to justify this, then it will just gather dust. So I think it's worth checking out your play flow to see if it's actually useful.

It works very well but is dependent on your WiFi and internet connection. If you do not have good internet save yourself the frustration of trying to make it work. Still, for what it is, it works extremely well playing my PS5 games. It feels like a solid and well made item. Time will tell. I bought an open box and it was perfect. Highly recommended.

Handheld I can take it anywhere with wifi connection

The size and simplicity of the device is great. For the price and the new streaming update, makes it stand alone and perfect for on the move gaming! No real lag or delay especially if your ps5 is connected via ethernet cord.

Very good screen, good weight, but poor connection.

I get to play my games wherever I want to and even without a ps5 with ps premium

PS5 suffers from the shackles of console gaming. Ur stuck in one stationary location. I have put half a dozens hours on the PS5 vs the hundreds on the Switch. The portal acts as a Nintendo Switch: go where ever, play whenever (strong WiFi required). I’ve had little issues with lag and slow connection, granted I’m near high speed WiFi spots.

This system works great. As an adult gamer and a parent, I don't always have access to the tv where the playstation is, hence, this device has definitely changed the way I interact with my device. Since it's basically streaming from your playstation using wifi, it's not always perfect depending on your connectivity, but for the price and what it does, it's a great device.

Excellent addition to playstation. I have enjoyed Gran Turismo on this. I can use this throughout my home. I plan on taking this on vacation, but have not done that yet.

Very good , but thought i could play from a far distance like at a park , not that option , maybe soon they would come with something with such features . But is a good product overall , thanks

High end quality, you can play anywhere and very convenient. Graphics are amazing! One thing I would suggest would be amazing if you can play it without having to leave your ps5 running all day.

The PlayStation Portal completely changed the way I game. I can sink into my favorite PS5 titles anywhere—whether I’m lounging on the couch, in bed, or even while the TV is in use. The controls feel exactly like my DualSense, the display is gorgeous and vibrant, and the connection is so smooth it feels like I’m right on my console. It’s not just convenient—it’s pure freedom for a gamer. Every time I pick it up, it reminds me why I love PlayStation and why Best Buy is my go-to spot for the best tech experiences.

Being able to play while laying down is nice! And the big screen is nice too