PlayStation Portal restock quick links
Despite being in the following month of the device’s release, we’ve seen very little in the way of official or proper PlayStation Portal restocks.
In the past day or so (Dec 7) we have seen a flutter of genuine restock action on both sides of the Atlantic, which is encouraging! However, naturally, they’ve also been quite fleeting such is the demand for the device – but it’s the hope we cling to, and it means that it’s worth checking the retailers below constantly for any lucky drops. Also, what with the PlayStation Pulse Explore being fully released this week, 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.
While we’re always big advocates for persistence and patience, there have only been a flash or two of official stock. In the US, we’ve seen glimpses of stock appear and some folks in the Portal community have reported success with stock trackers or trying their luck at local Best Buy and Target stores. However, until something more concrete turns up, 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.
Where to buy PlayStation Portal – US
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.
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 can cling to now is a message on the PlayStation Direct US page which advises fans to return in “early December for more details on stock availability”.
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.
Is the PlayStation Portal sold out?
As it stands at around 5am ET on December 8, yes, the PlayStation Portal remains out of stock 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.
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. The Portal would make a fine gift this Christmas too, so any PlayStation Portal restocks throughout December will be incredibly well received, and incredibly popular. With the PlayStation Direct US site saying to check back in early December, we have our fingers crossed and are holding out hope.
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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