If you've been eyeing the PlayStation Portal but holding off for a discount, your wait might be over—but with a twist. The PlayStation Portal, typically priced at $199 new, is currently available at Amazon Resale for a tempting $148 in Used: Like New condition. That's a substantial 26% off the original price. These units look and function as if they were brand new, though you might notice some moderate packing damage upon inspection. Be quick, as stock is expected to sell out fast. Keep in mind that while a Sony warranty may or may not be included, you're covered by Amazon's 30-day return policy, just as you would be with a new purchase.
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
The PlayStation Portal is Sony's innovative handheld gaming accessory designed for the PS5 console. It essentially transforms your PS5 into a portable gaming device, allowing you to stream your games at up to 60fps. Its design resembles an extended split-pad DualSense controller with an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen nestled in the middle. You'll enjoy all the familiar DualSense features, including haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen that serves as a substitute for the DualSense's touchpad. While you can stream games outside your home, you'll need a robust and stable internet connection to ensure a seamless experience. Remember, the PS Portal isn't a standalone device; it's strictly a remote player that requires a PS5 to operate.
Exciting news for PS Portal owners: Sony has recently rolled out a feature enabling direct streaming from the PlayStation Now cloud service, eliminating the need for a PS5. With this update, you 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. To take advantage of this, you'll need to subscribe to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus, which, at $18 a month, is a more budget-friendly option than purchasing a PS5 and additional games.
While the PlayStation Portal offers a convenient way to stream your PS5 games over Wi-Fi at home, it's not the only option. You can achieve similar functionality by using the PS Remote Play app on various mobile devices, including gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck. However, setting this up can be more complex, and you may miss out on some of the DualSense's distinctive 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."
