The PlayStation Portal has never been discounted since its release, but savvy gamers can now snag a deal on a used unit. Amazon Resale, formerly known as Amazon Warehouse, currently offers the PlayStation Portal in Used: Like New condition for just $148, including shipping. This represents a significant 26% savings off the original retail price of $199. While a Sony warranty may or may not be included, rest assured that Amazon Resale items come with the same 30-day return policy as new products. Given the popularity of this deal, we anticipate these units will sell out quickly.
Update: The price has now dropped to $150.23, marking the lowest price we've seen for a Used: Like New PlayStation Portal.
PlayStation Portal (Used: Like New) for $148
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Used: Like New Condition
Looks and functions as if it were new. Moderate packing damage was observed during inspection.
The PlayStation Portal is Sony's innovative handheld gaming accessory designed for the PS5 console. Resembling an extended split-pad DualSense controller with an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen in the center, it transforms your PS5 into a portable gaming device by streaming games from your console at up to 60fps. It retains the same advanced features as the DualSense, such as haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface that substitutes for the DualSense's touchpad. While it can stream games outside your home, a very stable and fast internet connection is essential. Remember, the PS Portal is not a standalone device; it requires a PS5 to operate.
In a significant update, Sony has now enabled the PlayStation Portal to stream games directly from its PlayStation Now cloud service, eliminating the need for a PS5. By connecting the Portal to Sony's cloud servers—thanks to recent quality-of-life beta updates rolled out in April—users gain access to a vast library of over 120 games, including hits like Ghost of Tsushima, Resident Evil 3 Remake, The Last of Us Part 1 Remastered, and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. To enjoy this feature, a subscription to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus is required, costing $18 per month, a more cost-effective option compared to purchasing a PS5 and additional games.
While the PlayStation Portal isn't the only way to stream PS5 games over Wi-Fi at home, alternatives like the PS Remote Play app on mobile devices or other gaming handhelds such as the Steam Deck require more setup and compromise on some DualSense 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."
