PlayStation Portal on Sale at MediaMarkt: Is the Deal Worth It Until Sunday?

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The PlayStation Portal Remote Player has rarely been available as cheaply as it is right now: According to Gamepro, the price of the device has not only remained very stable since release, but has even risen slightly recently. A sale is currently running at MediaMarkt and Saturn, where you get an extra discount in the amount of VAT – according to comparison platforms, the Portal is cheaper there than anywhere else. The Remote Player is available in both white and black.

How to Get the VAT Discount

The deal is tied to one condition: You must register with myMediaMarkt beforehand to redeem the discount equal to the VAT amount. Without logging into the customer account, the promotional price does not apply. The sale only runs this weekend – specifically until Sunday, October 18, 2026. Anyone who wants the Portal should not wait until Sunday evening, especially since experience shows that quotas run out quickly for popular promotions. It's sold both online and in MediaMarkt and Saturn stores, though availability may vary regionally.

According to Gamepro, the VAT sale also includes thousands of other special offers – especially in the TV and sound system categories there are many bargains to be had, and for the PS5, the DualSense Controller is also available cheaper in addition to the Portal.

What the Portal Can Do – And What It Can't

Before you click "Buy," a quick reality check is worth it: The Portal only works as a streaming display for your PS5. It uses your Wi-Fi to stream games from the console to the handheld. Without the PS5 switched on at home, the display stays black – the device does not have its own game library or offline mode for on the go without an internet connection. Anyone who gifts the Portal but doesn't have a PS5 at home will end up with an expensive streaming screen.

However, the technology is solid: The Portal has an 8-inch display with 1080p resolution and 60 fps – not high-end, according to Gamepro, but a quality that PS5 games can actually take advantage of. The display is touch-capable. The two fixed controllers on the sides are essentially two halves of a DualSense, with almost all the usual features: So you also get the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers that provide more immersion with the DualSense. The only real downside: The touchpad is missing – according to Gamepro, it's superfluous anyway, since the display itself offers touch controls.

Is Now the Time to Buy?

If you already have a PS5 and want to continue playing on the couch, in bed, or in other rooms of the apartment without arguing with roommates over the spot in front of the TV, the Portal is a sensible addition. The gaming experience essentially matches what you'd get directly at the console. But anyone who's hoping to game on the go in the park or on the train will be disappointed – the device isn't designed for that.

One important note remains: The claim "cheaper than anywhere else" comes from Gamepro's reporting and refers to the comparison via comparison platforms – an independent price comparison before clicking doesn't hurt either.