The PlayStation Portal has never been discounted, but you can now snag a deal on a used one. Amazon Resale, formerly known as Amazon Warehouse, currently offers the PlayStation Portal in Used: Like New condition for just $148, with shipping included. This represents a significant 26% savings off the new retail price of $199. While a Sony warranty may not be guaranteed, Amazon Resale items come with the same 30-day return policy as new products. Given the popularity of this deal, we anticipate these units will sell out quickly.
Update: The price has now dropped to $150.23, marking the lowest price we've seen for a Used: Like New unit.
PlayStation Portal (Used: Like New) for $148
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Used (Like New)### Playstation Portal
$199.99 save 26%$148.00 at AmazonUsed: Like New Condition
This unit looks and functions as if it were new, with only moderate packing damage noted during inspection.
The PlayStation Portal is Sony's innovative handheld gaming accessory designed for the PS5 console. It resembles an extended split-pad DualSense controller with an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen integrated into the middle. It transforms your PS5 into a portable gaming device by streaming games from your console at up to 60fps. The controller includes all the features of the DualSense, such as haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface that serves as a substitute for the DualSense's touchpad. The Portal enables streaming even when you're away from home, provided you have access to a very stable and fast internet connection. It's important to note that the PS Portal is not a standalone device; it requires a PS5 to function.
Exciting news for PlayStation Portal owners: Sony has now enabled streaming directly from its PlayStation Now cloud streaming service, eliminating the need for a PS5. This feature allows users to connect the Portal either to their PS5 or directly to Sony's cloud servers, thanks to new quality-of-life beta updates released in April. By opting for cloud streaming, Portal owners gain access to a library of over 120 games, including titles like Ghost of Tsushima, Resident Evil 3 Remake, The Last of Us Part 1 Remastered, and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. To take advantage of this, you must subscribe to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus, which costs $18 per month—a more affordable option compared to purchasing a PS5 and additional games.
It's worth mentioning that the PlayStation Portal isn't the only method for streaming PS5 games over Wi-Fi within your home. You can achieve similar functionality by downloading the PS Remote Play app on a mobile device, including other gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck. However, this setup is more complex and lacks some of the DualSense's features.
PlayStation Portal Review by Seth Macy
"The PlayStation Portal is the most surprising device I've ever come away from loving after going in loaded with skepticism. It's such a better experience than using your phone with a slap-on controller, and it works so much better than I was anticipating. I really love the freedom it gives me to play my PS5 from anywhere with decent WiFi coverage, especially when the rest of my family was using the TV to (somewhat ironically) play the Switch. Bearing in mind that it’s in no way a stand-alone device and 100% requires a PlayStation 5 to function at all, the biggest things keeping the Portal from being a truly amazing device are its current lack of a way to access WiFi that requires a web browser to log in, and its lack of Bluetooth support for audio. For now, it's a great device that represents the best current solution for PlayStation Remote Play, and if it weren't for those two baffling caveats, I'd call this a must-own device for every PS5 owner who enjoys playing games on handheld – or has to compete for the household TV."
