Let’s be real: When the PlayStation Portal first came out, a lot of people were confused. It looked like a PS5 controller that someone had stretched out and shoved a screen into. Plus, it cost £200 and you still needed to own a PS5 to use it. It felt more like a fancy toy than a must-have gadget.
But things have changed! In 2026, this “weird” little machine has turned into the ultimate secret weapon for gamers. Here is why it’s actually awesome—and why you might want to ask for one right now.
Play Without the Big TV!
We’ve all been there: You really want to play Astro Bot or Fortnite, but someone else is hogging the big TV to watch a cooking show or the news.
With the Portal, you don’t have to fight for the remote. You can kick back on the couch, hide out in your room, or even propped up in bed eating snacks while you play. It’s like having a portable PS5 in your hands.
The “Cloud” Magic (No PS5 Required?!)
Here is the coolest part that most people didn’t see coming: You don’t even need to turn on your PS5 anymore to play certain games!
Sony added something called Cloud Streaming. If you have a PlayStation Plus Premium account, you can play huge games like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth or the new Ghost of Yōtei directly over the internet. The game runs on a super-computer far away and beams the picture straight to your Portal. It’s like magic—and it works anywhere you have fast WiFi!
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URGENT: The 48-Hour Price Warning!
Okay, here is the “boring but important” part. Everything in the world is getting more expensive right now—especially tech parts like memory and chips. Because of that, Sony is raising the price of the Portal in just two days.
- Price Today: £199.99
- Price on April 2nd: £219.99
That’s an extra £20! If you’ve been saving up your allowance or birthday money, buying it today or tomorrow saves you enough cash to buy a whole new game or a bunch of V-Bucks.
The Verdict: Is it Worth It?
If you love your PlayStation games but hate being stuck in one chair, the Portal is a total win. Plus, if your main PS5 ever breaks (we hope not!), the Portal can act as a backup so you never lose access to your games.
Our Advice: If you can find one for £199 before Thursday, grab it! You’ll thank us when you’re playing Screamer under the covers while everyone else is arguing over what to watch on TV.
