The PlayStation Portal has never been discounted before, but savvy shoppers can now snag a used one at a significant discount. Amazon Resale, formerly known as Amazon Warehouse, is offering the PlayStation Portal in "Used: Like New" condition for just $149.88, shipped. Normally priced at $199 when new, this deal represents a 25% savings. While a Sony warranty might not be included, Amazon Resale items come with the same reassuring 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
This item looks and functions as if it were brand new, with only moderate packing damage noted 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 middle. The Portal enables you to turn your PS5 into a portable gaming device 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 takes the place of the traditional touchpad. For those looking to play on the go, the Portal can stream games outside your home, provided you have access to a very stable, very fast internet connection. Remember, the PS Portal is not a standalone device; it requires a PS5 to function.
Excitingly, you no longer need a PS5 to enjoy games on the PS Portal. Sony has recently introduced a feature allowing Portal owners to stream games directly from its PlayStation Now cloud streaming service. This means no PS5 is required. Users can connect the Portal either to their PS5 or directly to Sony's cloud servers, which have been enhanced with new quality of life beta updates rolled out in April. Opt for cloud streaming and gain access to 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. Keep in mind that you'll need to subscribe to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus, priced at $18 per month, which is far more cost-effective than purchasing a PS5 and individual games.
It's worth noting that the PlayStation Portal isn't the only way to stream your PS5 games over Wi-Fi at home. You can achieve similar results by downloading the PS Remote Play app on a mobile device, including other gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck. However, setting this up can be more complicated, 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."
