Sony Launches PlayStation Portal Player With Built-In Storage

From remote play to cloud streaming

The PS Portal launched in 2023 as a device for controlling a PS5 from another room. In 2025 it gained cloud streaming support, so it can be used without a PS5 console. Owners with a PS5 at home can still connect remotely. Those without one can play PS5 titles through a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription, priced at 1,550 yen per month, with discounted three-month and twelve-month plans also available.

Same specs, plus storage

The core hardware is largely the same as the current model: an LCD screen supporting 1080p at 60fps, 3D Audio, haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.

The notable addition is onboard storage. Sony has not disclosed the capacity, saying only that it is intended for future features. That leaves open the possibility of offline play in addition to streaming, although nothing has been confirmed.

The Japanese-only language support is the other difference. Restricting supported languages while keeping the price steady is a strategy seen on other hardware too, and given the added storage, the price may look like a good deal.

Sony says details of the features that will use the storage will be announced once they are decided. The capacity is also still unknown.