The PlayStation Portal has never been discounted before, but now you can save on a used one. Amazon Resale, which is a rebranded Amazon Warehouse, is currently offering Used: Like New condition PS Portals for just $158.70 with shipping included. These units originally retail for $199 new, so this represents a significant 20% savings. Note that a Sony warranty may or may not be included, but you still benefit from Amazon's 30-day return policy, just like with new purchases. Given the popularity, we expect these to sell out quickly.
PlayStation Portal (Used: Like New) for Under $160
PlayStation Portal
Original Price: $199.99
Save: 21%
Current Price: $158.70 at Amazon
Condition: Used: Like New
The item looks and functions as if it were brand new, with only moderate packing damage noted during inspection.
The PS Portal, Sony's innovative handheld gaming accessory for the PS5, resembles an extended split-pad DualSense controller with an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen embedded in the center. It transforms your PS5 into a portable gaming device, allowing you to stream games at up to 60fps. The controller replicates the DualSense's features, including haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface in place of the traditional touchpad. The Portal enables game streaming even when you're away from home, provided you have a very stable and fast internet connection. However, remember that the PS Portal is not a standalone device; it's designed solely as a remote player for the PlayStation 5, requiring you to own a PS5 to use it.
Update: You no longer need a PS5 to enjoy games on the PS Portal. Sony has introduced a new feature allowing owners to stream games directly from its PlayStation Now cloud streaming service. This means you can bypass the need for a console and access 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 utilize this feature, you must subscribe to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus, which costs $18 a month—a more affordable option compared to purchasing a $500 console and additional games.
It's worth noting that the PlayStation Portal isn't the only way to stream PS5 games over Wi-Fi within your home. You can achieve similar functionality by 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."
DualSense controllers are also on sale
Sterling Silver
Sony PS5 DualSense Controller
Original Price: $79.99
Save: 32%
Current Price: $54.00 at Lenovo
Use code: 'PLAY5'
Volcanic Red
Sony PS5 DualSense Controller
Original Price: $79.99
Save: 32%
Current Price: $54.00 at Lenovo
Use code: 'PLAY5'
Cobalt Blue
Sony PS5 DualSense Controller
Original Price: $79.99
Save: 32%
Current Price: $54.00 at Lenovo
Use code: 'PLAY5'
Lenovo has recently reduced the price of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller to a level even lower than Black Friday deals. You can now pick up the Sterling Silver, Volcanic Red, or Cobalt Blue models for only $54 with free shipping, after applying the coupon code "PLAY5" at checkout. This is likely your last chance to grab a DualSense controller at this price, especially in these eye-catching metallic finishes.
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