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PlayStation Portal Remote vs Steam Controller 2026

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PlayStation Portal Remote

PlayStation Portal Remote

  • Broadband Wi-Fi.
  • Supported platforms: remote Play of compatible PS5 and PS4 games.
  • Integrated controls beside an 8-inch 1080p LCD display.
  • 3.5mm wired headset jack.
KSh 32,000In Stock
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Steam Controller 2026

Steam Controller 2026

  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • USB-C or magnetic Steam Controller Puck charging.
  • Motion sensing: six-axis IMU with Grip Sense capacitive gyro activation.
  • Remapping and profiles: custom control layouts through Steam Input.
  • Supported platforms: devices running Steam or Steam Link.
KSh 32,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The PlayStation Portal Remote is a handheld remote player for PS5, while the Steam Controller 2026 is a wireless PC game controller.

Connections

PlayStation Portal Remote
Broadband Wi-Fi
Steam Controller 2026
2.4GHz through Steam Controller Puck

Product type

PlayStation Portal Remote
Handheld remote player
Steam Controller 2026
Wireless PC game controller

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

PlayStation Portal Remote

  • Supported platforms: Remote Play of compatible PS5 and PS4 games.
  • Connection methods: Broadband Wi-Fi.
  • Product type: Handheld remote player for PS5.

Steam Controller 2026

  • Supported platforms: Devices running Steam or Steam Link.
  • Connection methods: 2.4GHz through Steam Controller Puck.
  • Product type: Wireless PC game controller.

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PriorityPlayStation Portal RemoteSteam Controller 2026
ConnectionsBroadband Wi-Fi2.4GHz through Steam Controller Puck
Supported platformsRemote Play of compatible PS5 and PS4 games installed on a paired PS5 consoleDevices running Steam or Steam Link, including Windows and Linux PCs
Product typeHandheld remote player for PS5Wireless PC game controller
Haptic feedback and force feedbackHaptic feedback and adaptive triggers in supported gamesFour haptic motors: two in the trackpads and two in the grips

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation Portal RemoteSteam Controller 2026
ModelPlayStation Portal Remote PlayerSteam Controller (2026)
Product typeHandheld remote player for PS5Wireless PC game controller

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation Portal RemoteSteam Controller 2026
Charging—USB-C or magnetic Steam Controller Puck charging

Controls

Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation Portal RemoteSteam Controller 2026
Buttons and control layoutIntegrated controls beside an 8-inch 1080p LCD display; up to 60fps, depending on the game and networkFace buttons, directional pad, shoulder buttons, four assignable rear buttons and two pressure-sensitive trackpads
Haptic feedback and force feedbackHaptic feedback and adaptive triggers in supported gamesFour haptic motors: two in the trackpads and two in the grips
Sticks and triggers—Two magnetic TMR thumbsticks with capacitive touch and analogue triggers
Motion sensing—Six-axis IMU with Grip Sense capacitive gyro activation
Remapping and profiles—Custom control layouts through Steam Input

Compatibility & Connection

Compatibility & Connection specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation Portal RemoteSteam Controller 2026
Supported platformsRemote Play of compatible PS5 and PS4 games installed on a paired PS5 console; a PlayStation account and online PS5 console in On or Rest mode are required. VR and peripheral-dependent games are excluded.Devices running Steam or Steam Link, including Windows and Linux PCs, tablets and smartphones. Some macOS Steam titles using Apple’s Game Controller framework are incompatible.
Connection methodsBroadband Wi-Fi; at least 5Mbps required, with 15Mbps or faster recommended2.4GHz through Steam Controller Puck; Bluetooth or USB-C tethered play
Ports and headset support3.5mm wired headset jack, built-in speakers and support for PlayStation Link wireless audio devices—

In summary

Get the PlayStation Portal Remote if you want a handheld remote player for PS5, or the Steam Controller 2026 if you want a wireless PC game controller.

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