PlayStation Portal restock quick links
This week (commencing December 11) we have seen genuine restock action on both sides of the Atlantic, which is encouraging! Also, what with the PlayStation Pulse Explore being fully released recently, we’re hoping that Sony sees the value in making the handheld gaming device available too
This really is giving us terrible flashbacks of 2020 and 2021 during the great PlayStation 5 stock shortages when the console first launched. But we’re here to help still, and we’re keeping an eye on the PlayStation Portal restock situation and updating our PS Portal stock tracker regularly to give you a robust chance of securing one in time for the holidays.
We’re always big advocates for persistence and patience, and this can come good: we’ve seen consistent flashes of stock in the US at Best Buy, Amazon, Target, and Walmart. In the UK, we’ve seen Portal inventory appear (then disappear admittedly) at the likes of Very, Amazon, and Game. Until something more concrete turns up, we recommend sticking with trusted retailers like these and the links on this page. You never know, you might just get lucky.
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.
Where to buy PlayStation Portal – US
For those tempted or willing to take a ‘go big or go home’ approach this winter, then one PS5 Slim bundle deal we’ve spotted comes with a PlayStation Portal included! This deal gets you a PS5 Slim Marvel‘s Spider-Man 2 bundle and the snazzy new handheld remote-play device. Check it out here:
Where to buy PlayStation Portal – UK
So there you have it, those are the best places to try to look for a PlayStation Portal restocks right now. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Where to buy PlayStation Portal – FAQs
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.
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.
Is the PlayStation Portal sold out?
As it stands at around 6am ET on December 16, yes, the PlayStation Portal remains out of stock – aside from this mega PS5 Slim bundle deal at Antonline we’ve spotted. However, we have seen consistent flashes of stock appear in recent days so it’s still worth trying – lots of folks are getting lucky!
Will there be any PlayStation Portal restocks before the holidays?
Now that the biggest sales days of the year have passed, all eyes are firmly on the run-up to the holidays – and the good news is that we’ve seen genuine PlayStation Portal restocks in December month already!
We’re hopeful of more to come, and the PlayStation Direct US listing page still says to check back in early December, so that’s promising (even if we are now in mid-December, really).
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, and also the message on the PlayStation Direct US page which advises fans to return in “early December for more details on stock availability”. This is a strand of hope we’ve been clinging too recently – but we’re also aware that we’re nearly in ‘mid-December’.
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.
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.
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