PlayStation Portal restocks — latest status and where to get yours

PlayStation Portal in hand
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Good news! The PlayStation Portal is back in stock at PlayStation Direct. Act fast to snag one before it's gone! 

As of April 26, the PlayStation Portal is currently out of stock at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target as well as GameStop  and Walmart. It's also sold out at smaller retailers antonline and Newegg. Beware of sketchy third-party sellers on sites like Amazon, Target, and Walmart. Make sure to check that your item is being sold and shipped directly by the trusted retailer before you hit the "add to cart" button.

Due to the high demand of this dedicated PS5 remote player, resellers are capitalizing on the situation asking for inflating prices on marketplaces like eBay and StockX. However, with our go-to retailer links and a little more patience, you don't have to resort to scalpers.

If you're still searching for the elusive PlayStation Portal, don't give up hope yet! Bookmark this page and check back often for PlayStation Portal restocks from trusted stores. Otherwise, consider the best PlayStation Portal alternatives

PlayStation Portal stock status

PlayStation Direct stock status

PlayStation Direct stock status
The next PlayStation Portal is back in stock at PlayStation Direct as of April 26. The online store is known to regularly replenish its stock, so check this link often. 

GameStop stock status
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GameStop stock status
Check for PlayStation Portal restocks at GameStop select locations (pick-up only). Enter in your zip-code to check availability at GameStop stores within 100 miles.

Amazon stock status
The PlayStation Portal briefly appeared at Amazon on Feb. 8 and sold out fast.

Amazon stock status
The PlayStation Portal briefly appeared at Amazon on Feb. 8 and sold out fast. The PlayStation Portal is currently out of stock. Amazon also carries a range of PS5 accessories

Best Buy stock status

Best Buy stock status
The Sony PlayStation Portal is out of stock at Best Buy. For more than a month or so, it's been going in and out of stock here. It's a good idea to check this link often, as Best Buy is known to quietly restock.

antonline stock status

antonline stock status
The PlayStation Portal is currently out of stock at antonline. I would check this link often, antonline is known to restock. 

Newegg stock status

Newegg stock status
Check for PlayStation Portal restocks at Newegg and sign up to be notified when the stock replenishes. The PS5 remote player is sold and shipped directly from the online electronics retailer. I recommend you create a Newegg account and add it to your favorites list.  

Target stock status

Target stock status
The PlayStation Portal is currently out of stock at Target. Sign into your Target account or create one to receive a notification when the PlayStation Portal is back in stock. Download the free Target app for iPhone and Android devices to toggle the notification feature on.

Walmart stock status

Walmart stock status
Walmart's PlayStation Portal listing page is showing that it's out of stock at the moment. Walmart restocks happen sporadically, so check this link as often as possible. 

PlayStation Portal alternatives

Backbone One PS Edition: $99 $68 @ Amazon

Backbone One PS Edition: $99 $68 @ Amazon
The Backbone One is an alternative to the elusive PlayStation Portal. Transforming your phone into a gaming handheld with access to PlayStation Remote Play, Xbox Cloud Gaming, GeForce Now, and others. 

Price check: Best Buy $99 | Walmart $99

Asus ROG Ally: $599 $399 @ Best Buy
Save $200 on the

Asus ROG Ally: $599 $399 @ Best Buy
Save $200 on the Asus ROG Ally handheld gaming console. In our Asus ROG Ally review, we gave it solid 4 out of 5-star rating for its smooth gaming performance, bright, vivid 120Hz 1080p touch screen and lightweight, comfortable design. Simply put, the Asus ROG Ally is an exciting addition to the handheld gaming world.

Valve Steam Deck: $399 @ Steam

Valve Steam Deck: $399 @ Steam
The Valve Steam Deck supports PS5 remote play and is one of the best PlayStation Portable alternatives to buy. The base model features a 2.4-GHz AMD Zen 2 quad-core CPU, 8-core RDNA 2 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage. If you require more storage, you can get the Steam Deck with 256GB SSD or 512GB SSD for $529 and $649, respectively. 

Lenovo Legion Go: $699 @ Best Buy

Lenovo Legion Go: $699 @ Best Buy
Enjoy console-level gaming on the fantastic Lenovo Legion Go. One of the best PlayStation Portable alternatives, it supports remote play, Xbox Game Pass, Steam, Epic Games Store, Battle.net and more. To get your started, 3 free months of Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming service which affords you access to more than 100 games.

Features: 8.8-inch QHD (2560 x 1600) 500-nit 144Hz touch screen, AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11

Price check: Lenovo $699

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