US
Check stock at Amazon
Check stock at Walmart
Check stock at Best Buy
Check stock at Newegg
Check stock at GameStop
Check stock at PlayStation Direct
UK
Check stock at Amazon
Check stock at Very
Check stock at Argos
Check stock at Game
Check stock at Currys
Check stock at PlayStation Direct
If you're interested in a gaming handheld this winter, then there are plenty of PlayStation Portal alternatives below to consider.
We've also got a dedicated guide to the top PlayStation Portal handheld alternatives to think on this Black Friday too.
Reminding us of the bad times of PS5 stock when it launched, there have been no PlayStation Portal restocks or steady levels of stock for days now. Apart from a flash of stock in the UK at PlayStation Direct UK, there have only been the briefest of flashes at US retailers in response. It's a frustrating situation, but 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.
Aside from the upcoming Black Friday gaming deals and Black Friday PS5 deals, jumping on a PlayStation Portal restock in time for the holidays could be one of the most exciting things in this year's sales period for gamers. We've covered all the go-to stockists and retailers that are worth looking at right now below.
Where to buy PlayStation Portal – US
Check stock at Amazon
The go-to behemoth online retailer should be worth keeping tabs on – if stock can reappear anywhere quickly and out of the blue, then this is as good a place as any.View Deal
Check stock at Walmart
Up until very recently, this was the retailer to have stock in and its stock levels are still coming and going so we’d say it’s not a bad idea to keep an eye on Walmart this week if you prefer to shop there. View Deal
Check stock at Best Buy
We’ve had reports of stock flashing up at Best Buy regularly today already so this is definitely one to keep an eye on – and certainly in your locality with local stores seemingly getting a few units in to buy.View Deal
Check stock at Newegg
At one point, Newegg was the only retailer away from PlayStation Direct to still have stock, but now it too is listing the Portal as out of stock. Well worth a check though, as are all these retailers.View Deal
Check stock at GameStop
The game-specialist retailer did have stock for a long while and has seen fluctuations in recent weeks so is worth a bookmark and keeping an eye on.View Deal
Check stock at Target
Target has seen stock so is a worthwhile candidate to keep an eye on given the current state of affairs – though we think one of the above retailers is perhaps slightly more likely to get stock first.View Deal
Check stock at PlayStation Direct
PlayStation Direct itself has no stock now, but does recommend fans return to the site in “early December”. Hopefully, we’ll see more stock then, but, like the PS5 stock situation, it’s always worth refreshing in the meantime, just in case.View Deal
Where to buy PlayStation Portal – UK
Check stock Amazon
You have to beware of resellers on Amazon now, with scalpers using it as a platform for pushing inflated PlayStation Portal prices – but if any big retailer is going to get stock then it’s a fair chance it’ll be Amazon.View Deal
Check stock at Very
Another popular retailer in the UK for gaming, Very too has no stock right now it seems, but it has been coming and going. One to keep an eye on.View Deal
Check stock at Argos
This store had stock first thing in the morning UK time, but it looks to have gone. You may get lucky with your postcode and availability so it’s still worth a go.View Deal
Check stock at Game
Video game specialist retailer, Game, has been a go-to for Portal stock and is absolutely worth checking in regularly with today.View Deal
Check stock at Currys
Truthfully, we haven’t seen any PlayStation Portal stock at Currys in a long time – but you never know!View Deal
Check stock at PlayStation Direct
The latest PlayStation UK restock was fleeting. It came on November 22 as promised by the listing page, but it lasted mere minutes before selling out again. Back to watching this page like a hawk…View Deal
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.
And in case you need a last quickfire look, here's our price-finding tech again to give you another look.
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 is the PlayStation Portal remote player?
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.
Will the PlayStation Portal be available to buy over Cyber Monday?
With Black Friday in the rearview mirror now, and brining no PlayStation Portal stock with it, all eyes are on Cyber Monday. We can hold out hope for some surprise stock drops, but we'd recommend a more general approach trying the links above.
We do know that PlayStation Direct UK saw a flash of stock on November 22, 2023, after the listing page said to check back then, but this hasn't yet been replicated on the US storefront. Otherwise, we've only seen flashes of stock come up on Best Buy and Walmart sparingly so it's tough times on PlayStation stock this Cyber Monday.
Is the PlayStation Portal sold out?
As it stands at around 3am ET on November 25, yes, the PlayStation Portal is sold out 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.
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.