Used PlayStation Portal Now $149.88 on Amazon: New Price Drop

If you've been eyeing the PlayStation Portal but waiting for a deal, now's your chance to snag a bargain. While the PlayStation Portal has never seen a discount on new units, you can now save on a used one. Amazon Resale, previously known as Amazon Warehouse, is offering the PlayStation Portal in "Used: Like New" condition for just $149.88 shipped. That's a 25% saving off the original $199 price tag. While a Sony warranty may not be included, Amazon Resale items come with the same 30-day return policy as new products, providing peace of mind. Given the popularity, we expect these to 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

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 for the PS5 console. It resembles an extended split-pad DualSense controller with an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen integrated into the middle. This device transforms your PS5 into a portable gaming system 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 in place of the traditional touchpad. While the Portal allows you to 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 strictly a remote player for the PlayStation 5, necessitating a PS5 to function.

In a significant update, Sony has expanded the functionality of the PS Portal. You no longer need a PS5 to enjoy gaming on it. With the latest updates, Portal owners can now stream games directly from Sony's PlayStation Now cloud streaming service, bypassing the need for a PS5. This service offers 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 budget-friendly option compared to purchasing a PS5 and additional games.

It's worth noting that the PlayStation Portal isn't the only option for streaming PS5 games over Wi-Fi within your home. You can achieve similar results 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'll miss out on some of the unique features of the DualSense controller.

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."