The PlayStation Portal, Sony's innovative handheld gaming accessory for the PS5, has never been discounted—until now. You can snag a Used: Like New condition PS Portal from Amazon Resale (formerly Amazon Warehouse) for just $148 shipped. This is a remarkable 26% off its original retail price of $199. Although a Sony warranty may not be included, rest assured that Amazon Resale items come with the same 30-day return policy as new purchases. Given its popularity, we expect these units to sell out quickly.
Update: The price has now dropped to $150.23, marking the lowest price we've seen for a Used: Like New unit.
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 PS Portal resembles an extended split-pad DualSense controller, featuring an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen in the center. It transforms your PS5 into a powerful handheld gaming device, allowing you to stream games from your console at up to 60fps. The controller retains the signature features of the DualSense, such as haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface in place of the touchpad. You can enjoy streaming games even outside your home, provided you have access to a very stable, very fast internet connection. However, remember that the PS Portal is not a standalone device; it requires a PS5 to function.
Exciting news: You no longer need a PS5 to play games on the PS Portal. Sony has introduced a feature that lets owners stream games directly from its PlayStation Now cloud streaming service, without the need for a PS5. With this update, Portal owners can connect either to their PS5 or directly to Sony’s cloud servers. This change came with some new quality-of-life beta updates launched in April. By opting for the cloud streaming, you gain access to a library of 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. Note that you must subscribe to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus, but at $18 a month, it's a more cost-effective option than purchasing a $500 console and additional games.
While the PlayStation Portal is a fantastic option for streaming PS5 games over Wi-Fi within your home, it's worth mentioning that 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, setting this up can be more complex, and you might 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."
