PlayStation Portal Remote Player - Midnight Black

I never thought I needed the PS Portal until I tried it. It has completely changed how and where I play my favorite PlayStation titles. The PS portal offers a solid, if niche, solution for those who can’t always access their TV, but it’s not without its flaws. This device is simply a remote player for the PS5 that streams games over Wi-Fi so a good connection is highly required. The portal is exceptionally comfortable to hold, especially during long gaming sessions. The controls feel similar and high quality with haptic feedback and adaptive triggers as it features an 8 inch, 1080p LCD screen capable of 60 frames per second. The portal requires a PS5 to be on or in rest mode and connected to the Internet. Battery performance typically lasts between four and eight hours. Overall, it’s a surprisingly successful device that perfectly fits my gaming lifestyle.

great bang for your buck when it comes to mobile gaming solutions. yes it requires a PS5 to remote play to, but it's 20% the cost of the closest competitor that doesn't require a console. even getting a PS5 and this bundled together saves you 300-400 dollars over the true mobile gaming solution. I've used it for a few weeks now and haven't come across a game that won't work on the device. yes the screen is smaller than a TV when it comes to reading things, but it's easy to adapt to it. I highly recommend the portal for a PlayStation gamer looking for a solution for gaming on the go

Amazing device for what it is. I intially returned this device when it first came out as it constantly lagged or wouldnt get a strong signal. But pulled the trigger a few weeks ago hearing its been improved and it def has been! I do use ethernet now on my ps5 and better ethernet cables from my router to modem and modem to ps5 which also helps but even under wifi it perfomed much better then when it first launched. Beautiful screen, i cant say this enough. For not being a oled screen its one of the best led screens on a handheld ive experienced. Connects in a reasonable time and now you can even use it for cloud streaming without hooking it up to your ps5. It works amazing doing that too. Almost zero hiccups. A very rare slight hiccup every few hours for maybe a split second or two. Tbh the graphics that come thru look as good as the ps5 on a tv! Also very very comfortable to hold and good battery life. Many cool docking stations and designs for covers can be purchased as well. Didnt have great luck using this outside of the house however even using verizon hotspot in the city. Its a great device for couching it at home or outside when you dont want to be tied to the tv. Only buy if you have strong relianle internet or you will be dissappointed. We have spectrum home internet running 600 or more mbps.

I brought this for my son and he really loves it because he can carry it anywhere he goes now he really don’t play his PlayStation 5 that much unless he’s in his room he takes it on the road can move all around the house and anywhere he wants to take it

This device is a lot of fun and works very well if you have strong, stable Wi-Fi. When the connection is good, gameplay is smooth, looks great, and feels responsive, making it easy to enjoy PlayStation games without being stuck in one place. However, Wi-Fi quality matters a lot—if your internet is weak or unstable, the lag can be bad and negatively affect the experience. It is also important to note that if you have T-Mobile, the hotspot does not connect properly. I tried multiple times, and it did not work, so this is not a good option if you plan to rely on a T-Mobile hotspot. Overall, it is a great device for home use with good Wi-Fi, but not ideal for mobile hotspot use.

I decided to buy the "psp" before the price went up and for 199 you can't go wrong. I'll start with the pros... this is the most comfortable handheld gaming device I've ever played. I played it for 2 hours straight I can't do that with my switch 2. one of the other reason I decided to purchase this, is it added cloud gaming. you can play game you own or games on PlayStation catalog! the games look great, but I have have fast Internet so I didn't have any issues besides 1 or 2 hiccups, but nothing major. now the cons. well first if you have slow bargain internet this probably isn't going to work very good. I would try streaming a game on your PS5 before you shell out money for this. this device depends on the Internet so you play offline!. you need PlayStation premium to play cloud gaming not a problem for me because I was already subscribed. in closing the addition of cloud gaming made this worth it for me. I wanted to play PS5 in my sunroom or in bed and don't like to move my PS5 around so this is great for me!

I didn’t think cloud gaming was advanced enough to handle modern games. But after getting my Portal i could not be happier. There is considerable lag when attempting multiplayer FPS and racing games. Even the streaming options leaves a lot to be desired but this thing really shines when you have a premium subscription and you stream either the games you own or games on the premium subscription catalog. Anno 1800 and Madden are a treat on this thing. I just need EA FC added to streaming and i’ll be set. Overall very satisfied.

The only thing I do not appreciate is that you can't play the portal and also play a different game on the PS5 at the same time. You also have to be connected to the same internet connection as the ps5 so I can't take the portal on car rides. Sadly, It's collecting more dust than I intended too thanks to these restrictions.

This thing is pretty worthless. You can only use it connected to your console. So what’s the point?!?!? It’s not an independent handheld device. We immediately returned this item. It was close to $200 for basically a controller with a screen. Hard pass! Don’t waste your money!!

If you were hoping the PlayStation Portal would be the true successor to the PSP or Vita, prepare for bitter disappointment. The Portal is not a standalone handheld console; it's merely a glorified remote-play accessory for your PS5, and it barely delivers on that single, limited promise. The Major Flaws: Connectivity is a Nightmare: The entire experience hinges on a flawless Wi-Fi connection, and even with robust home internet (PS5 hardwired to ethernet), the performance is inconsistent. Expect frequent stuttering, frame rate drops, and random disconnects that completely ruin the immersion, making fast-paced or competitive games unplayable due to input lag.