PlayStation Portal Release Date, Price, Specs, and Where to Buy

Sony's portable screen for the PS5 came out in 2023

Updated on May 14, 2024

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Sony's PlayStation Portal (formerly Project Q), a handheld device that lets you stream games from your PS5, is out now. Here are all of the details.

PlayStation Portal Release Date

The Playstation Portal launched November 15, 2023. Sony first revealed the handheld device at its showcase in May 2023.

PlayStation Portal Price

The PlayStation Portal costs $199.99.

Where to Buy

You can order PlayStation Portal directly from Sony. You can also pick it up from other electronics retailers like Target, Amazon, and Best Buy.

PlayStation Portal Specs and Features

PlayStation Portal has all the main features of the DualSense, including adaptive triggers, vibration, and a speaker. Sony has opted for an LCD screen rather than OLED, likely to help keep the production costs down.

Unlike the Switch, Portal isn't truly portable because it only works within the vicinity of your PS5. In that regard, it's more similar to the Nintendo Wii U's Gamepad than the Switch.

The screen, which is capable of up to 1080p resolution at 60fps, is bigger than every version of the Switch. Here's a comparison:

PlayStation Portal: 8-inch LCD
Switch OLED: 7-inch OLED
Switch (original): 6.2-inch LED
Switch Lite: 5.5-inch LED

The peripheral also has wireless internet capabilities, which is how it streams games from the PS5. You'll need at least 5Mbps to use it, but Sony recommends an internet speed of at least 15Mbps. It works via Remote Play, which typically lets you stream games to phones, tablets, Macs, and PCs. The Portal is basically a dedicated Remote Play device.