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PS Portal, or PlayStation Portal, is a Remote Play handheld for PS5 which allows you to play Sony's new-gen console while your television is occupied, around your home, or potentially while you are outside. The device requires an Internet connection in order to operate, and cannot be used independently like a Nintendo Switch. In this PS Portal FAQ, we're going to answer all of your questions about the accessory.

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Below we've included all of the most frequently asked questions about PS Portal, the new Remote Play handheld for PS5. If you have any other questions, please share them in the comments section below.

PS Portal officially releases on Wednesday, 15th November, 2023 in most territories around the world. You'll be able to purchase the handheld from Sony on its direct.playstation.com website.

PS Portal has an MSRP of $199.99 / £199.99 / €219.99 in the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe respectively.

PS Portal is a Remote Play handheld which uses the Internet to stream gameplay from your PS5 to its eight-inch screen. The same technology is then used to send any button presses you make back to your console, allowing you to play full PS5 games in a handheld format.

PS Portal requires a PS5 and can't be used without one. This is because any games you play on the device are rendered on the console and then streamed over the Internet to the handheld.

PS Portal can play all PS5 games without restriction, with the exception of PSVR2 required titles. This is because Sony's virtual reality headset needs to be worn at all times in order to enjoy PSVR2 games.

PS Portal can play physical