The PlayStation Portal, Sony's innovative handheld gaming accessory for the PS5, has never been discounted before. However, you can now save on a used one. Amazon Resale, formerly known as Amazon Warehouse, currently offers Used: Like New condition PS Portals for just $158.70 shipped. With a regular retail price of $199, that's a significant 20% discount. While a Sony warranty may not be included, these items are covered by Amazon's 30-day return policy, similar to new purchases. Given the popularity, we anticipate these to sell out quickly.
PlayStation Portal (Used: Like New) for Under $160
Playstation Portal
- Original Price: $199.99
- Current Price: $158.70 at Amazon
- Condition: Used: Like New
This device looks and functions as if it were brand new, though moderate packing damage may be observed during inspection.
The PS Portal is designed like an extended split-pad DualSense controller, featuring an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen. It transforms your PS5 into a handheld gaming device by streaming games from your console at up to 60fps. It retains the DualSense's features like haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface that replaces the touchpad. Note that the PS Portal requires a stable, fast internet connection for streaming games, even when away from home. However, it is not a standalone device and requires a PS5 to function.
Update: You no longer need a PS5 to play games on the PS Portal. Sony has introduced a feature allowing owners to stream games directly from its PlayStation Now cloud streaming service. This gives access to 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 attractive option than purchasing a PS5 and individual games.
It's worth noting that while the PS Portal is great for streaming PS5 games over Wi-Fi, you can achieve similar functionality by using the PS Remote Play app on other devices like the Steam Deck. However, setting this up is more complicated, 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
Sterling Silver Sony PS5 DualSense Controller
- Original Price: $79.99
- Current Price: $54.00 at Lenovo
- Coupon Code: PLAY5
Volcanic Red Sony PS5 DualSense Controller
- Original Price: $79.99
- Current Price: $54.00 at Lenovo
- Coupon Code: PLAY5
Cobalt Blue Sony PS5 DualSense Controller
- Original Price: $79.99
- Current Price: $54.00 at Lenovo
- Coupon Code: PLAY5
Lenovo has reduced the price of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller to below Black Friday levels. You can choose from Sterling Silver, Volcanic Red, or Cobalt Blue for only $54, including free shipping, by using the coupon code PLAY5 at checkout. This may be your last chance to get a DualSense controller at this price, especially in these eye-catching metallic colorways.
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