Released on November 15, 2023, the PlayStation Portal initially received quite mixed reviews - some loved it while others didn't feel like there was a market for one. Coming in with a $199 price tag designed solely for Remote Play, it's easy to see why some PS fans were skeptical about the gadget. A portable device, but not really one since you couldn't take it out of your home, the PS Portal wasn't really a match for the Steam Deck's ultra-portability.