"Amazon Slashes PlayStation Portal Price to $149.88: Like New"

The PlayStation Portal has never been discounted, but savvy shoppers can now snag a used one at a great price. Amazon Resale, formerly known as Amazon Warehouse, currently offers the PlayStation Portal in Used: Like New condition for just $149.88, including shipping. This represents a significant 25% savings off the original retail price of $199. While a Sony warranty may or may not be included, you can rest assured that Amazon Resale items come with the same 30-day return policy as new purchases. Given the popularity of this deal, 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

Original Price: $199.99
Savings: 25%
Current Price: $149.88 at Amazon
Condition: Used: Like New

This item looks and functions as if it were new, though moderate packing damage was observed during inspection.

The PS Portal, Sony's innovative handheld gaming accessory for the PS5 console, resembles an extended split-pad DualSense controller with an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen at its center. It transforms your PS5 into a portable gaming device by streaming games from your console at up to 60fps. The controller retains all the advanced features of the DualSense, including haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface in place of the touchpad. You can use the Portal to stream games even when you're away from home, provided you have access to a stable and fast internet connection. Remember, the PS Portal is not a standalone device; it's a remote player that requires a PS5 to function.

Exciting news for PS Portal users: you no longer need a PS5 to enjoy your games. Sony has rolled out a new feature allowing Portal owners to stream games directly from the PlayStation Now cloud streaming service. This means you can bypass the need for a PS5 and connect the Portal either to your console or directly to Sony’s cloud servers. Recent quality-of-life beta updates, launched in April, have enhanced this experience. By opting for cloud streaming, you gain access to a library of over 120 games, including popular 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, you'll need to subscribe to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus, which costs $18 per month—a much more affordable option than purchasing a PS5 and additional 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 functionality by downloading the PS Remote Play app on a mobile device, including other gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck. However, this setup is more complex and doesn't offer all the 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."