If you've been eyeing the PlayStation Portal but balking at the price, now's your chance to snag a deal. Amazon Resale (formerly known as Amazon Warehouse) is currently offering Used: Like New condition PS Portals for just $150.23, shipped. That's a 25% discount off the original $199 price tag. While a Sony warranty might not be included, you're still covered by Amazon's 30-day return policy, the same as with new purchases. Given the popularity, expect these units to sell out fast.
Update: The price has now dropped to $150.23, marking the lowest we've seen for a Used: Like New unit.
PlayStation Portal (Used: Like New) for $150.23
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Used: Like New Condition
Looks and functions as if it were new. Moderate packing damage observed during inspection.
The PlayStation Portal is Sony's innovative handheld gaming accessory designed to work with the PS5. It resembles an extended split-pad DualSense controller, featuring an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen in the center. By streaming games directly from your PS5, it turns your console into a portable gaming device, offering gameplay at up to 60fps. The controller includes all the advanced features of the DualSense, such as haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface in place of the touchpad. Note that a robust and fast internet connection is essential for streaming games, especially if you're away from home. Remember, the PS Portal isn't standalone; it requires a PS5 to function.
Update: You no longer need a PS5 to enjoy games on the PS Portal. Sony has rolled out a new feature allowing users to stream games directly from the PlayStation Now cloud service. This means Portal owners can now choose to connect either to their PS5 or to Sony's cloud servers, accessing 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 at $18 a month, is a far more budget-friendly option than buying a PS5 and individual games.
It's worth mentioning that the PlayStation Portal isn't your only option for streaming PS5 games within your home. You can achieve similar results with the PS Remote Play app on other devices, including gaming handhelds like 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."
DualSense controllers are also on sale
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Sterling Silver Sony PS5 DualSense Controller
$79.99 save 32% $54.00 at Lenovo Use code 'PLAY5'
Volcanic Red Sony PS5 DualSense Controller
$79.99 save 32% $54.00 at Lenovo Use code 'PLAY5'
Cobalt Blue Sony PS5 DualSense Controller
$79.99 save 32% $54.00 at Lenovo Use code 'PLAY5'
Lenovo has slashed the price of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller, dropping it to just below the Black Friday deals. You can pick up a controller in Sterling Silver, Volcanic Red, or Cobalt Blue for only $54 with free shipping, using the coupon code "**PLAY5**" at checkout. These metallic colorways are not only stylish but also a great deal, likely the last chance to get them at this price for a while.
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