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Rob Dwiar

PlayStation Portal stock: the device is now widely available

Image of the PlayStation Portal handheld gaming device.

The time has finally come: PlayStation Portal stock levels have levelled out in both the US and UK at all major retailers.

Along with the PlayStation Pulse Explore earbuds and the PlayStation Pulse Elite headset, Sony's new PS5 hardware additions have finally all become widely available after long periods of drought and difficulty

We've been tracking the stock levels of the Portal particularly closely and have been updating this page nearly every day - we'll now make sure that all live pages from all the big retailers are linked here to make your search easy. 

As a reminder of why we love the Portal, we think that it could be, for many folks, a revolutionary device, opening up extra gaming opportunities and time. It's proved so with me and I can't put it down - read more in our full PlayStation Portal review.

But for now, here are the best prices and all the retailer links you need, including the latest prices on the Portal no matter your region, just below.

PlayStation Portal stock - US

PlayStation Portal stock - UK

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.

PlayStation Portal alternatives

If you're open to keeping your handheld or remote play options open, then we've also got the latest lowest prices on some top alternatives below.

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.

PlayStation Portal stock - FAQs

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Is the PlayStation Portal sold out?

No, the PlayStation Portal is not sold out! After a long period of stock shortages and fluctuating availability, since it launched last November, the PlayStation Portal is in stock at all major retailers in the US and UK.

How much does the PlayStation Portal remote player cost?

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.

Can you use the PlayStation Portal away from home?

Yes! While Sony has largely pushed the PlayStation Portal as a device to use on the same Wi-Fi network as your PS5, if you have a strong enough internet connection (be it Wi-Fi or 5G) then you will be able to use it away from home. I tested this for our review and have consistently used it on 5G - the connection takes a little longer to 'talk' to your PS5 but it works!

When will PlayStation Portal stock return?

It feels a bit like reliving the PS5 stock shortage all over again - we are relying on flashes of stocks without any real official word. The grains of hope we can cling to right now are the consistent restocks at the likes of Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart which might get flashes of inventory.

Do you need a PS5 to use a PlayStation Portal?

Yes, you absolutely need a PS5 to use a PlayStation Portal. The Portal is exactly that: a window into and a means of mirroring your PS5 so it can only be used in tandem with a PlayStation 5 console.

If you've got a unit and are looking for game recommendations then check out our guide to the best PlayStation Portal games and remember, you might want one of the best wired gaming headsets or a wired PS5 headset to team with your Portal too. If you're on the hunt for other portables, however, then, head over to our guide to the best handheld game consoles you can get right now.

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