The PlayStation Portal, a unique handheld gaming accessory for the PS5, is now available at a discounted price for used units. Amazon Resale currently offers the PlayStation Portal in Used: Like New condition for just $158.70, shipped. This represents a significant 20% savings off the original $199 retail price. While a Sony warranty may not be included, you can still take advantage of Amazon's 30-day return policy, similar to buying a new item. Given its popularity, we anticipate these units will sell out quickly.
PlayStation Portal (Used: Like New) for Under $160
PlayStation Portal
Original Price: $199.99
Savings: 21%
Current Price: $158.70 at Amazon
Condition: Used: Like New
Despite moderate packing damage, the unit looks and functions as if it were new.
The PlayStation Portal is designed to enhance your PS5 experience by turning it into a gaming handheld. It features an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen sandwiched between what resembles an extended split-pad DualSense controller. With the ability to stream games from your PS5 at up to 60fps, it retains all the beloved features of the DualSense, such as haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface in place of the traditional touchpad. However, keep in mind that the PS Portal requires a very stable and fast internet connection to stream games effectively, even when away from home. It's not a standalone device and necessitates a PS5 to operate.
Update: You no longer need a PS5 to enjoy gaming on the PS Portal. Sony has introduced a feature allowing users to stream games directly from the PlayStation Now cloud streaming service. This means Portal owners can choose to connect to their PS5 or 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. To take advantage of this, you must subscribe to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus, which at $18 per month, offers a more affordable entry point than purchasing a PS5 and individual games.
It's worth noting that while the PlayStation Portal is a specialized device for streaming PS5 games, you can achieve similar functionality within your home using the PS Remote Play app on a mobile device or other gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck. However, setting up these alternatives can be more complicated, and you may 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."
DualSense Controllers Also on Sale
Sterling Silver Sony PS5 DualSense Controller
Original Price: $79.99
Savings: 32%
Current Price: $54.00 at Lenovo
Use code 'PLAY5'
Volcanic Red Sony PS5 DualSense Controller
Original Price: $79.99
Savings: 32%
Current Price: $54.00 at Lenovo
Use code 'PLAY5'
Cobalt Blue Sony PS5 DualSense Controller
Original Price: $79.99
Savings: 32%
Current Price: $54.00 at Lenovo
Use code 'PLAY5'
Lenovo has recently slashed the price of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller, offering it at a price slightly lower than what we saw during Black Friday. You can choose from Sterling Silver, Volcanic Red, or Cobalt Blue for just $54, plus free shipping, after applying the coupon code "PLAY5" at checkout. This deal is not expected to last long, especially for these eye-catching metallic color options.
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