The PlayStation Portal remote player costs $199.99 in the US and £199.99 in the UK. Variations in price will be found across different regions as stock becomes more widely available and rolled out.
PlayStation Portal restock tracker – where to buy it and retailers to check stock with
Where to buy PlayStation Portal stock – quick links
In a dearth of stock for about a week, we at least finally saw some bona fide PlayStation Portal restock action yesterday at PlayStation Direct UK. Will the US follow suit? Maybe, though that page currently advises players to check back in “early December”. In the meantime, we recommend sticking with trusted retailers and the links on this page. You never know, you might just get lucky.
As a reminder of why we’re pumped for the Portal, we think that, for many folks, it could be a revolutionary device, opening up extra gaming opportunities and time. It’s proved to have a lasting impression on me already, and you can read more in our full PlayStation Portal review.
Aside from the upcoming Black Friday gaming deals and Black Friday PS5 deals, jumping on a PlayStation Portal restock in time for the holidays could be one of the most exciting things in this year’s sales period for gamers. We’ve covered all the go-to stockists and retailers that are worth looking at right now below.
Where to buy PlayStation Portal – US
Where to buy PlayStation Portal – UK
So there you have it, those are the best places to try right now to place a PlayStation Portal pre-order. We’ll do our best to keep the page updated to direct you to the best places to try as stock levels change. If you’re still on the fence and need some more focused help working out whether the device is for you, then check out our guide to should you buy a PlayStation Portal, as well as our PlayStation Portal vs Backbone One comparison.
And in case you need a last quickfire look, here’s our price-finding tech again to give you another look.
PlayStation Portal alternatives
If you’re really keen to pick up a remote play device or a handheld games console like the PlayStation Portal, but need something soon, as a gift for the holidays, or want to bypass the limbo of there being no stock, then we’ve got the latest, lowest prices below on some fine alternatives. From the Nintendo Switch Lite to the Backbone One controller, and more, there are some great handheld devices going right now for you to consider instead (and alongside) the PlayStation Portal.
Remember though that none of these alternatives will do exactly what the PlayStation Portal offers – streaming PS5 games over the internet from your PS5 to a dedicated handheld device. You can recreate this in principle with the BackBone One controller and your mobile phone, but it’s worth reiterating that the below aren’t like-for-like replacements.
Where to buy PlayStation Portal – FAQs
How much is the PlayStation Portal remote player?
Is the PlayStation Portal worth it?
We think that the PlayStation Portal is a brilliant remote play device that executes what it’s designed for perfectly. Whether it’s worth it for you will largely depend on your presonal circumstances – if you share the TV with someone in your home, have a family that uses the television a lot, or just want another convenient, easy, handheld way to play your pS5 games then the Portal is perfect.
When will PlayStation Portal stock return?
It feels a bit like reliving the PS5 stock shortage all over again, but right now, we just don’t know exactly when PlayStation Portal restocks will occur. The grains of hope we have got come from PlayStation Direct in both the US and the UK.
In the US, the official PlayStation Portal listing page at PS Direct suggests that fans return in “early December for more details on stock availability”. In the UK, those looking to order the remote play device are encouraged to “check back on Wednesday, 22nd November” as the company is “working hard to make more stock available”.
Away from PlayStation Direct, there have been no such similar messages from retailers, but we’re checking all the time so will update you when we have more information.
Will the PlayStation Portal be available to buy over Black Friday?
We’re hopeful of being able to tell you where to buy the PlayStation Portal over Black Friday – but unfortunately, we cannot guarantee it. We do know that PlayStation Direct UK has a message on the Portal’s listing page saying to check back on November 22, 2023, which we hope means stock is returning at the official store front. While we’d hope the US store front follows suit this week – the US listing page mentions early December so we may well be waiting a bit longer on that side of the Atlantic.
Is the PlayStation Portal sold out?
As it stands at around 1pm ET on November 22, yes, the PlayStation Portal is sold out in both the US and UK. We’ve seen flashes of stock appear, but it has been all but fleeting since the device launched last week.
Looking for other portables? Check out our guide to the best handheld game consoles you can get right now, and remember, you might want one of the best wired gaming headsets or a wired PS5 headset to team with your Portal too.
Where to buy PlayStation Portal stock – quick links In a dearth of stock for about a week, we at least finally saw some bona fide PlayStation Portal restock action yesterday at PlayStation Direct UK. Will the US follow suit? Maybe, though that page currently advises players to check back…
