Console comparison
Nintendo Switch (OLED) vs PlayStation Portal
Compared on price, graphics throughput, storage and the thing specifications never capture: what each one is actually for.
Verified September 2, 2026Prices from secondary reporting — confirm with a retailer
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch (OLED)
$399.99 · 720p handheld / 1080p docked
Sony
PlayStation Portal
$249.99 · 1080p
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| Specification | Nintendo Switch (OLED) | PlayStation Portal |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Nintendo | Sony |
| US MSRP | $399.99~£296 indicative | Winner: $249.99~£185 indicative |
| Price source | Reference source | Reference source |
| GPU throughput | Not publishedUnverified | Not publishedUnverified |
| Storage | 64GB | Not verifiedUnverified |
| SSD throughput | Not publishedUnverified | Not publishedUnverified |
| Target resolution | 720p handheld / 1080p docked | 1080p |
| Portable | Yes | Yes |
| Disc drive | none | none |
| UK street price | Search Amazon UK(paid link) (opens in new tab) | Search Amazon UK(paid link) (opens in new tab) |
US MSRP is the reported RRP for the standard configuration — not a live UK street price. Use the Amazon UK buttons to check current UK availability.
Nintendo Switch (OLED)
The original hybrid Switch with a larger OLED screen — still sold alongside Switch 2 as the value handheld entry.
Best for
- Handheld play
- Nintendo exclusives
- Budget Nintendo households
Watch out
Older Tegra X1-class chip; 64GB internal (microSD expandable) and 720p handheld. Largely superseded by Switch 2 for new buyers but cheaper and widely available.
PlayStation Portal
A streaming remote player for PS5 — not a standalone console, but a real handheld buy inside the PlayStation ecosystem.
Best for
- Second-screen PS5 streaming
- Bedroom/travel play
- Households with one PS5
Watch out
Requires a PS5 on the same network to stream from; no native game installs. Not a Switch 2 competitor for on-the-go gaming — it is a PS5 accessory, not a console replacement.
Common questions
Nintendo Switch (OLED) vs PlayStation Portal
Answered from the verified figures on this page rather than general guidance.
Is Nintendo Switch (OLED) or PlayStation Portal cheaper?
PlayStation Portal is cheaper at $249.99, against $399.99 for Nintendo Switch (OLED) — a gap of $150.00. Prices in this category moved several times during 2026, so confirm with a retailer.
Which is more powerful, Nintendo Switch (OLED) or PlayStation Portal?
Graphics throughput is not published for at least one of these, so a direct comparison would be guesswork.