The PlayStation Portal has never been discounted, but savvy gamers can still snag a deal. Amazon Resale, formerly known as Amazon Warehouse, currently offers Used: Like New condition PS Portals for just $149.88, including shipping. This represents a significant 25% savings off the original $199 price tag. While a Sony warranty might not be included, these items are covered by Amazon's standard 30-day return policy, just like new purchases. Given the popularity of this deal, stock is expected to 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 is Sony's innovative handheld gaming accessory designed for the PS5 console. Resembling an extended split-pad DualSense controller with an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen in the center, it transforms your PS5 into a portable gaming device by streaming games at up to 60fps. The controller retains all the beloved features of the DualSense, such as haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen that substitutes the touchpad. It's perfect for gaming on the go, provided you have access to a stable and fast internet connection. However, remember that the PS Portal is not a standalone device; it requires a PS5 to function.
Excitingly, Sony has introduced a new feature that allows PS Portal owners to stream games directly from the PlayStation Now cloud streaming service, eliminating the need for a PS5. By connecting to Sony's cloud servers (enhanced with recent quality of life beta updates from April), users can access a vast 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. Note that you'll need a subscription to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus, but at $18 a month, it's a more affordable option than purchasing a PS5 and individual games.
While the PlayStation Portal offers a seamless way to stream PS5 games over Wi-Fi at home, there are alternative methods. You can achieve similar functionality by using the PS Remote Play app on other devices like mobile phones or the Steam Deck. However, setting this up is more complex, and you'll 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."
