The Sony PlayStation Portal is a revolutionary handheld gaming accessory designed specifically for the PlayStation 5. It was announced in May 2023 and released later that year in November. The PlayStation Portal is not a standalone handheld system, but rather a Remote Play peripheral that enables gamers to play supported PlayStation 5 games. The accessory functions as a portal to the primary console, hence the name.

The PlayStation Portal’s main hardware features include an 8-inch LCD HD screen and all of the buttons and features of a DualSense controller. This device is designed to put PS5 games in the palm of your hand, as long as you’re connected to Wi-Fi. It uses the PS5’s remote play feature to stream games from your console.

The PlayStation Portal Remote Player gives you access to the games on your PS5 console over your home Wi-Fi, letting you jump right into gaming without needing to play on a TV. It can play compatible games you have installed on your PS5 console, including your favorite games for PS5 and PS4.

One of the key features of the PlayStation Portal is the immersive power of haptic feedback and adaptive triggers in supported games. Responsive vibrations react to your in-game choices and simulate environmental factors. Dynamic resistance mimics the tension of interactions with in-game gear and objects in select PS5 games.

The PlayStation Portal can deliver silky-smooth gameplay at up to 60fps with high image clarity on its 1080p resolution screen. It is a purpose-built device dedicated to delivering an incredible remote play experience. That means you can turn it on, press a button to connect to your PS5 console and get right to playing with remarkable speed.

Since the PlayStation Portal lets you stream games over your home Wi-Fi, you can play your PS5 console even when someone else is using the TV it’s connected to. Simply turn on the PlayStation Portal and you’re good to go. With the PlayStation Portal on your home Wi-Fi connection, you have more flexibility to play in any room where you live with no TV required.