The PlayStation Portal, a groundbreaking handheld gaming accessory for the PS5, has never been discounted when brand new, but savvy gamers can now snag a deal on a used unit. Amazon Resale, formerly known as Amazon Warehouse, is currently offering PlayStation Portals in Used: Like New condition for just $148, shipped. With the original retail price at $199, this represents a significant 26% savings. While a Sony warranty might not be included, Amazon Resale's 30-day return policy applies, providing peace of mind for buyers. Given the popularity, these units are expected to sell out quickly.
Update: The price has now dropped to $150.23, marking the lowest price seen for a Used: Like New unit.
PlayStation Portal (Used: Like New) for $148
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The PlayStation Portal, resembling an extended split-pad DualSense controller with an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen, transforms your PS5 into a portable gaming device. It allows you to stream games from your console at up to 60fps, complete with the DualSense's haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface. While it excels within your home, it can also stream games outside if you have access to a very stable and fast internet connection. Remember, the PS Portal isn't a standalone device; it requires a PS5 to operate.
Excitingly, Sony has updated the PS Portal to now support streaming games directly from its PlayStation Now cloud streaming service, eliminating the need for a PS5. This new feature allows Portal owners to connect directly to Sony’s cloud servers, accessing 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. However, to take advantage of this, you must subscribe to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus, which costs $18 a month—a much more affordable option than purchasing a PS5 and additional games.
It's worth noting that the PlayStation Portal isn't the only way to stream PS5 games over Wi-Fi at home. You can achieve similar functionality by using the PS Remote Play app on various mobile devices, including other gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck. However, setup can be more complex, and you might miss out on some of the DualSense's unique 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."
