The PlayStation Portal, Sony's innovative handheld gaming accessory for the PS5, has never been discounted until now. You can now snag a used one in "Like New" condition from Amazon Resale for just $149.88, shipped. That's a significant 25% off its original retail price of $199. While a Sony warranty may not be included, Amazon Resale items come with the same 30-day return policy as new purchases. Given its popularity, we anticipate these units will sell out quickly.
PlayStation Portal (Used: Like New) for $149.88
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Used (Like New)### Playstation Portal
$199.99 save 25%$149.88 at AmazonUsed: Like New Condition
Looks and functions as if it were new. Moderate packing damage observed during inspection.
The PS Portal resembles an extended split-pad DualSense controller with an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen integrated in the middle. This device transforms your PS5 into a portable gaming system by streaming games from your console at up to 60fps. It replicates the DualSense's features, including haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface that serves as a substitute for the traditional touchpad. While the Portal can stream games outside your home, you'll need 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 introduced a feature that allows PS Portal owners to stream games directly from the PlayStation Now cloud streaming service, eliminating the need for a PS5. With this update, you can connect the Portal either to your PS5 or directly to Sony’s cloud servers, especially with the new quality-of-life beta updates launched in April. This opens up 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. However, to access this feature, you need to subscribe to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus, which costs $18 a month—a much more appealing option than spending $500 on a console plus additional game costs.
It's worth noting that you can also stream your PS5 games over Wi-Fi within your home using the PS Remote Play app on a mobile device or other gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck. However, this method is more complex to set up 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."
