Does PlayStation have a handheld device?

As of 2025, PlayStation's current handheld device is the PlayStation Portal Remote Player ($199.99) — but it's not a standalone console like the PSP or Vita. Here's everything you need to know:

🎮 PlayStation Portal: The Remote Streamer

What It Is

  • A dedicated streaming device that wirelessly plays games from your PS5 over Wi-Fi.

  • Does NOT run games natively — requires an active PS5 (on or in rest mode).

Key Features

  • 8-inch LCD screen (1080p, 60Hz)

  • Full DualSense integration: Haptic feedback, adaptive triggers

  • Lightweight design (529g / 1.16 lbs)

  • Simple setup: Syncs to your PSN account

Limitations

  • ❌ No cloud streaming (PS Plus Premium required for cloud games, but Portal streams only from your PS5).

  • ❌ No Bluetooth (only works with PlayStation's Pulse Explore earbuds or compatible USB-C headsets).

  • ❌ Requires strong Wi-Fi (5GHz, 15Mbps+ recommended).

Official Site: PlayStation Portal

🔄 How It Compares to Classic PlayStation Handhelds

Device Type Standalone? Library Status
PSP (2004) Dedicated ✅ UMD discs Discontinued
PS Vita (2011) Dedicated ✅ Cartridges/digital Discontinued
PlayStation Portal Streamer ❌ PS5 streams only Active

⚠️ Critical Notes

  1. No PS4/PS3 Support: Only streams from a PS5.

  2. Travel Restrictions: You can’t use it remotely outside your home network (without complex workarounds like VPNs).

  3. Game Compatibility: Most PS5 games work, but VR titles (PSVR2) and Blu-rays are unsupported.

🌐 Alternatives for PlayStation Gaming On-the-Go

Device How It Works Experience
Steam Deck / ROG Ally Stream PS5 via Chiaki4Deck app 1080p/60fps, customizable controls
Backbone + iPhone PS Remote Play app Portable, but small screen
Logitech G Cloud PS Remote Play app Lightweight, 12-hour battery
PS Vita (Used) Native PS1/PSP games + Remote Play Retro + limited PS4 streaming

Chiaki Setup Guide: GitHub Tutorial

🔮 Will Sony Release a True PSP/Vita Successor?

Rumors persist about a cloud-focused PlayStation handheld (codenamed "Q Lite" or "Vita 2"):

  • Potential 2026 launch (per Insider Gaming).

  • Hybrid streaming + native play for PS4/PS5 indies.

  • OLED screen, 5G support speculated.

  • Source: Insider Gaming Report

🎯 Who Should Buy the PlayStation Portal?

✅ Get it if:

  • You own a PS5 and want to play in bed/another room.

  • You crave DualSense features on a portable screen.

❌ Skip it if:

  • You lack a PS5 or strong Wi-Fi.

  • You want cloud gaming or travel-friendly play.

💎 The Verdict

PlayStation has a handheld (the Portal), but it’s a PS5 accessory — not a standalone console. For true portable freedom, use Chiaki on Steam Deck/ROG Ally or wait for Sony’s rumored cloud handheld.

For now: The Portal excels as a premium remote-play screen, but its limitations make it niche.

Still have questions? Ask below! 👇
(Need help setting up Remote Play? Check Sony’s guide here.)