PlayStation Portal: Sony's Most 'Useless' Device Is Actually Their Smartest Move

In this video, I break down why the PS Portal seems like terrible value at first, and the one thing most people aren’t measuring correctly. A lot of people look at the PlayStation Portal and immediately call it overpriced, unnecessary, or a waste of money, but after spending real time with it, I think the conversation is more nuanced than that. I’ll go through the real value of the PS Portal, who it actually makes sense for, where it feels overpriced, and why your experience depends heavily on how you measure convenience, flexibility, and how you actually play your PS5 games. If you’ve been wondering whether the PlayStation Portal is worth it, whether it’s better after recent updates, or whether it’s still bad value in 2026, this video should help. Whether you’re into remote play, handheld gaming, PS5 accessories, or you’re trying to decide between the PS Portal, a gaming handheld, or just sticking with your current setup, this breakdown is for you. PRODUCT LINKS PlayStation 5 Console - https://amzn.to/3RRCjuZ PlayStation 5 Slim - https://amzn.to/4877nN3 Alpha Comfi Air Purifier - https://amzn.to/3NAndHy Anti-Gravity Humidifier - https://amzn.to/3RPZzcO Nanoleaf Lines - https://amzn.to/3RzTsYz IKEA Gamlehut - https://linktw.in/qzOOtS Govee LED Strip Lights - https://amzn.to/3RwplBn Industrial Shelving Unit - https://amzn.to/3vbbpWd Samsung Q950T - https://amzn.to/3RPsPjM Levitating Plant - https://amzn.to/48rV4uj Levitating Bulb - https://amzn.to/3TxQ5UM PlayStation Portal - https://amzn.to/4bBIxa4 LED Wall Sconces - https://amzn.to/48uirDw XBOX Series X - https://amzn.to/3wbtzHR PRODUCT LINKS UNITED STATES PlayStation 5 Console - https://amzn.to/3RRCjuZ PlayStation 5 Slim - https://amzn.to/3TdgkiW Air Purifier - https://amzn.to/4bMZBtV Anti-Gravity Humidifier - https://amzn.to/48KYXdT Nanoleaf Lines - https://amzn.to/3TaUAE3 IKEA Gamlehut - https://linktw.in/qzOOtS Govee LED Strip Lights - https://amzn.to/3RwplBn Industrial Shelving Unit - https://amzn.to/3UQsSOg Samsung Soundbar - https://amzn.to/3wv6902 Levitating Plant - https://amzn.to/48sWGUs Levitating Bulb - https://amzn.to/4bN0liH PlayStation Portal - https://amzn.to/48uvlB1 LED Wall Sconces - https://amzn.to/3OSWCpW XBOX Series X - https://amzn.to/3ORpQW3 Xbox Series S - https://amzn.to/49so4Di GEAR I USE (USA LINKS) Camera - Sony A7SIII: https://amzn.to/49Jt757 Lens 1 - Sony G Master f/2.8 24-70mm Sony E-Mount: https://amzn.to/4qQtZuM Lens 2 - Sigma DG f/2.8 14-24mm Sony E-Mount: https://amzn.to/480lLcd Lens 3 - Sony FE f/2.8 90mm Macro: https://amzn.to/47yKkwI Dji RS4 Mini: https://amzn.to/47va5hs LIGHTS Godox SL60W: https://amzn.to/49KDwgR Amaran 100d: https://amzn.to/4hQklUT Neewer Photography Pattern Light: https://amzn.to/4nEKjfn GEAR I USE (AUSTRALIA LINKS) Camera - Sony A7SIII: https://amzn.to/4qPZqpd Lens 1 - Sony G Master f/2.8 24-70mm Sony E-Mount:https://amzn.to/4hU1ZT8 Lens 2 - Sigma DG f/2.8 14-24mm Sony E-Mount: https://amzn.to/47tVT8s Lens 3 - Sony FE f/2.8 90mm Macro: https://amzn.to/4hNvSV0 Dji RS4 Mini Combo: https://amzn.to/4hMFTBU LIGHTS Godox SL60W: https://amzn.to/3JqoYIR Amaran 100d: https://amzn.to/3XkK2n8 Neewer Photography Pattern Light: https://amzn.to/47w28sp TIME STAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - The Argument Against The Portal 02:53 - The Killer Comparison 03:38 - The Shift 06:37 - The Numbers Nobody's Running 07:45 - The PS Plus Angle 09:12 - Final Thoughts 10:47 - Outro