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The fact remains that this new week has unfortunately not brought with it any new PlayStation Portal restocks – yet. We’re hopeful of this changing in the coming days (maybe weeks before the holidays) but, as of right now, knowing where to buy a PlayStation Portal is just a non-starter of a venture. What’s made the situation worse is that we’re now seeing scalpers try to take advantage of the imbalance in supply and demand which is never a good sign. As a result, our first bit of advice would be to avoid these listings like the plague and to not feed the cycle.
We’re hopeful that patience will prevail for many folks too – after all, PlayStation Direct in the US and the UK have both put hopeful messages on their Portal listing pages. In the US, Sony has advised checking back in “early December” while the UK has something even more promising in the form of “Please check back on Wednesday 22nd November”… In the meantime, 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. 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.
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, but if you’re looking for a quick snapshot, our price-finding tech will give you the best price, deal, and availability it can find just below before we get into it.
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 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 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
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 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
Where to buy PlayStation Portal – UK
Check stock at Amazon
Many UK shoppers’ go-to retailer has seen its PS Portal stock go up and down, particularly in the last couple of weeks. As with the PS5 stock problems, however, it’s worth keeping an eye on this page as it can change very quickly.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
Always worth a look in the UK, electrical specialist and huge stockist of many things, Currys, has had stock recently. Definitely one to check as local stores’ stock can be a factor here.View Deal
Check stock at PlayStation Direct
There’s no stock at PlayStation Direct UK either, but Sony has included a promising date on the listing page that might hint at when stock will come back – November 22nd. In this stock-less situation, we will take that!View Deal
So there you have it, those are the best places to try right now to place a PlayStation Portal pre-order. We’ll do our best to keep the page updated to direct you to the best places to try as stock levels change, and in case you need a last quickfire look, here’s our price finding tech again to give you another look.
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 have got come from PlayStation Direct in both the US and the UK.
In the US, the official PlayStation Portal listing page at PS Direct suggests that fans return in “early December for more details on stock availability”. In the UK, those looking to order the remote play device are encouraged to “check back on Wednesday, 22nd November” as the company is “working hard to make more stock available”.
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 Black Friday?
We’re hopeful of being able to tell you where to buy the PlayStation Portal over Black Friday – but unfortunately, we cannot guarantee it. We do know that PlayStation Direct UK has a message on the Portal’s listing page saying to check back on November 22, 2023, which we hope means stock is returning at the official store front. While we’d hope the US store front follows suit this week – the US listing page mentions early December so we may well be waiting a bit longer on that side of the Atlantic.
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.
