If you've been eyeing the PlayStation Portal but hesitated due to its price, now's your chance to snag a great deal. Amazon Resale, formerly known as Amazon Warehouse, is offering Used: Like New condition PS Portals for just $156.02 shipped. This represents a 22% saving off the original retail price of $199.99. While a Sony warranty may not be included, you're covered by Amazon's standard 30-day return policy. Given the popularity of this deal, we anticipate these units will sell out quickly.
PlayStation Portal (Used: Like New) for $156
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Used (Like New)### Playstation Portal
3$199.99 save 22%$156.02 at AmazonUsed: Like New Condition
The item looks and functions as if it were new, though moderate packing damage was observed during inspection.
The PlayStation Portal is Sony's innovative handheld gaming accessory designed for the PS5 console. It resembles an extended split-pad DualSense controller with an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen integrated into the center. This device transforms your PS5 into a portable gaming system, allowing you to stream games at up to 60fps. It retains all the beloved features of the DualSense, such as haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface that substitutes for the traditional touchpad. While the Portal can stream games outside your home, it requires a very stable and fast internet connection. Remember, the PS Portal is not a standalone device; it's a remote player that necessitates a PS5 to operate.
Update: You no longer need a PS5 to play 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 access 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, without needing a PS5. To utilize this feature, you must subscribe to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus, which costs $18 a month—a more budget-friendly option compared to purchasing a PS5 and individual 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, setting this up can be more complex, and you might 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 are also on sale
Sterling Silver### Sony PS5 DualSense Controller
20$79.99 save 32%$54.00 at LenovoUse code 'PLAY5'
Volcanic Red### Sony PS5 DualSense Controller
18$79.99 save 32%$54.00 at LenovoUse code 'PLAY5'
Cobalt Blue### Sony PS5 DualSense Controller
10$79.99 save 32%$54.00 at LenovoUse code 'PLAY5'Lenovo has just dropped the price of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller to slightly lower than what we saw on Black Friday. Right now, you can choose from Sterling Silver, Volcanic Red, or Cobalt Blue for only $54 plus free shipping after applying the coupon code "PLAY5" at checkout. This might be your last chance to get a DualSense controller at this price for a while, especially in these eye-catching metallic colorways.
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