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PlayStation Portal Remote Player (White)

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PlayStation Store has PlayStation Portal Remote Player (White) for $199.99. Shipping is free.

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Note, a PlayStation 5 console (sold separately) is required to use this PlayStation Portal Remote Player

Only one PlayStation Portal can be connected to a PS5 console at any one time
  • PlayStation Portal Remote Player can stream compatible games installed on your PS5 console. PlayStation Portal Remote Player requires broadband internet Wi-Fi with at least 5Mbps for use. For a better play experience, a high-speed connection of at least 15Mbps is recommended. The quality and connectivity of your play experience may vary depending on your network environment. A PS5 console and account for PlayStation Network is required. The PS5 console must be connected to a broadband internet connection, powered on fully or in Rest Mode, and it must be paired with your PlayStation Portal Remote Player.

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  • Due to high demand, there is a limit of 1 remote player per order
  • Haptic feedback and adaptive trigger features are only available when those features are supported by the game being played
  • Offer valid while supplies last
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  • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion - Discombobulated

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Note: Due to the popularity/stock abundance/high demand, we are promoting this to our front-page for members to get their product w/ ease.

PlayStation Store has PlayStation Portal Remote Player (White) for $199.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Zerauskire for finding this deal

Note, a PlayStation 5 console (sold separately) is required to use this PlayStation Portal Remote Player

Only one PlayStation Portal can be connected to a PS5 console at any one time
  • PlayStation Portal Remote Player can stream compatible games installed on your PS5 console. PlayStation Portal Remote Player requires broadband internet Wi-Fi with at least 5Mbps for use. For a better play experience, a high-speed connection of at least 15Mbps is recommended. The quality and connectivity of your play experience may vary depending on your network environment. A PS5 console and account for PlayStation Network is required. The PS5 console must be connected to a broadband internet connection, powered on fully or in Rest Mode, and it must be paired with your PlayStation Portal Remote Player.

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Due to high demand, there is a limit of 1 remote player per order
  • Haptic feedback and adaptive trigger features are only available when those features are supported by the game being played
  • Offer valid while supplies last
Additional Notes
  • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion - Discombobulated

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Zerauskire
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It definitely isn't for everyone especially at this price point but for my needs it is pretty much perfect. There are pros and cons and it may not be the device for you.

To answer some questions:

- Yes you are required to own a PS5 to use this.
- No you do not need to be on the same network as the PS5.
- It does work over the internet back to your PS5 at home which I have done. (Recommend you hardwire your PS5 though)
- It serves no other function than playing your PS5 on a mobile device.
- It does not have Bluetooth.
- it has a standard headphone jack.
- If you want wireless headphones you have to purchase Sony's "Pulse Explore" headphones.
- The controller functions just as a standard PS5 controller with all the features. (Trackpad is a soft button using the touchscreen)
- It cannot connect to WiFi that requires a captive portal as there is no built-in browser to accept terms etc…

As a side note:
I own both a Backbone and this. They each have their pros and cons. The Backbone was by no means a bad setup. I loved it. I just didn't prefer the smaller screen I was using and the layout of the buttons compared to a standard PS5 controller. The Backbone using a phone did have the big advantage of being able to connect to any type of WiFi and some of the concerns people have about having to remove their case to use it didn't apply to me because I just dedicated one of my old phones sitting around to this.

One other thing is that they do make the PS Remote Play app for the iPad and you can use a Bluetooth controller with it so that could be an option for those who already own an iPad and want a bigger screen than this.

At the end of the day it's not for everyone and there are other options out there like installing Chiaki on a hacked Switch or a Steam Deck. That app can allow you to do PS5 Remote Play on your existing mobile gaming device. For the Switch you of course need one that's running custom firmware though. So that is a potential issue for some.
Tomatoes
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I was eager to get one of these but then I learned it doesn't smoothly handle multiple profiles. That's a killer for me so I'll go for a more expensive steam deck like device.
Nice for those who this works for
LigerXZ
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Just wait for the psp

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Feb 15, 2024 11:59 PM
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TomatoesFeb 15, 2024 11:59 PM
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Quote from PhamM :
Do I need to have ps5 or we can play game without ps5
This requires a PS5 to use
Feb 16, 2024 12:11 AM
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l3wand0w5k1Feb 16, 2024 12:11 AM
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Quote from Tomatoes :
This requires a PS5 to use
It's basically a better screen WiiU controller. I can't justify $200 for it.
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Feb 16, 2024 12:12 AM
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ShrewdMeat113Feb 16, 2024 12:12 AM
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Got one. Thanks, OP
Feb 16, 2024 12:12 AM
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SplitpiFeb 16, 2024 12:12 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Splitpi

I bought this on Day One. I like it. Only complaints are 1) it does not work with a captive portal wifi login. 2) headphones are Sony proprietary and Bluetooth ones are not supported.

For item 1) I use travel router in hotels and connect the portal to the router as a work around.

My iPhone was constantly disconnecting from the PS5 when I tried using the PS App and a ps5 controller. The portal is much more stable. And frankly the screen is larger and looks better.
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Feb 16, 2024 12:14 AM
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l3wand0w5k1Feb 16, 2024 12:14 AM
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Quote from Splitpi :
I bought this on Day One. I like it. Only complaints are 1) it does not work with a captive portal wifi login. 2) headphones are Sony proprietary and Bluetooth ones are not supported.

For item 1) I use travel router in hotels and connect the portal to the router as a work around.

My iPhone was constantly disconnecting from the PS5 when I tried using the PS App and a ps5 controller. The portal is much more stable. And frankly the screen is larger and looks better.
If you are willing to bring the massive PS5 with you to a hotel why wouldn't you just plug it into the tv?
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BuddyLove99Feb 16, 2024 12:18 AM
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Quote from l3wand0w5k1 :
It's basically a better screen WiiU controller. I can't justify $200 for it.
Just get one of those backbone controllers. They were $50 at Costco around Christmas time, the lighting iPhone edition.
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Feb 16, 2024 12:18 AM
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HamsawFeb 16, 2024 12:18 AM
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Quote from BrooklynDodger :
Sony's great at selling consoles, games, not so much.
Huh? Spider-Man, God of War, Horizon, Gran Turismo, Last of Us, Uncharted, Ghost of Tsushima, Ratchet and Clank, MLB The Show didnt sell?
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Feb 16, 2024 12:21 AM
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Spaceman6969Feb 16, 2024 12:21 AM
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Too bad this isn't a dedicated portable console. It looks cool
Feb 16, 2024 12:23 AM
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moarKowbellFeb 16, 2024 12:23 AM
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Quote from l3wand0w5k1 :
If you are willing to bring the massive PS5 with you to a hotel why wouldn't you just plug it into the tv?
Can't the PS5 stay at home and you just take the Portal with you?
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firebirdx01Feb 16, 2024 12:32 AM
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I have this and used it at my in laws house some 300 miles away from my home and played my ps5 remotely without a hitch. There is some latency so don't expect to play dark souls but it's still a good experience. A few big cons would be still needing to plug in headphones unless you shell out more money for the newer sony pulse earbuds and the battery life isnts the best.
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l3wand0w5k1Feb 16, 2024 12:33 AM
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Quote from firebirdx01 :
I have this and used it at my in laws house some 300 miles away from my home and played my ps5 remotely without a hitch. There is some latency so don't expect to play dark souls but it's still a good experience. A few big cons would be still needing to plug in headphones unless you shell out more money for the newer sony pulse earbuds and the battery life isnts the best.
Interesting, that makes it a little more useful. I assumed it had to be on the same wifi, the description isn't very clear.
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jerickoFeb 16, 2024 12:43 AM
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Can I ask if this is better than the Backbone for Android? I have a Samsung S23 Ultra and thought about getting the Backbone for half the price.
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grey_thoughtsFeb 16, 2024 12:46 AM
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Thanks OP! Been waiting on a restock for weeks.. amazon bestbuy all sold out quickly

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