The rumored OLED version of the PlayStation Portal is set for release later this year in 2026, it is claimed.
Known hardware insider KeplerL2 took to the NeoGAF forums to lend further credibility to the rumor regarding a new OLED version of the PS5’s companion handheld accessory, the PlayStation Portal, being in the works. According to them, the upgraded model will be released sometime later this year in 2026.
Responding to a fellow forum member who was surprised by the positive sales reception of the device, the insider mentioned it appears to be a commercial success, adding that “[Sony Interactive Entertainment is] even doing another version this year.” They further specified that it will be an “OLED version.”
Going by an earlier rumor, the upgraded PlayStation Portal will not only feature an OLED display but also one that will support a refresh rate of 120 Hz , allowing PS5 games that target frame rates higher than 60 fps to run smoother on the handheld accessory. Based on the number of software features the PlayStation Portal has been receiving via updates, the device appears to be a part of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s long-term plans. As such, a model refresh with new hardware capabilities certainly isn’t out of the question.
The console maker recently rolled out Cloud Streaming for PlayStation Portal, enabling PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers to stream digital PlayStation 5 titles directly from the cloud. It is one of the most significant upgrades to the handheld remote-play device since its introduction in November, 2023. The new feature allows Premium members to stream compatible PS5 games from their own digital library without needing to connect to their home console.
The feature supports thousands of titles, including Astro Bot, Borderlands 4, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Fortnite, Ghost of Yōtei, Grand Theft Auto V, and Resident Evil 4. Additionally, hundreds of titles from the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and Classics Catalog, such as Cyberpunk 2077, God of War Ragnarök, Hogwarts Legacy, Sword of the Sea, and The Last of Us Part II Remastered, can now be streamed directly through the service.
