"Amazon Slashes Price of Like-New PlayStation Portal to $149.88"

The PlayStation Portal, Sony's innovative handheld gaming accessory for the PS5, has never been discounted since its launch. However, savvy gamers can now snag a deal on a used one. Amazon Resale, formerly known as Amazon Warehouse, is currently offering PlayStation Portals in Used: Like New condition for just $149.88, shipped. This represents a significant 25% savings off the original retail price of $199. While the inclusion of a Sony warranty is uncertain, Amazon Resale items are covered by the same 30-day return policy as new purchases. Given the popularity of this deal, we anticipate a quick sell-out.

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, with only moderate packing damage observed during inspection.

The PlayStation Portal resembles an extended split-pad DualSense controller with an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen integrated in the middle. It transforms your PS5 into a portable gaming device by streaming games from your console at up to 60fps. The controller incorporates all the features of the DualSense, including haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface that substitutes for the DualSense's touchpad. Although 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.

Excitingly, Sony has expanded the functionality of the PS Portal. Now, you can stream games directly from Sony's PlayStation Now cloud streaming service without needing a PS5. This feature, accessible to subscribers of the highest tier of PlayStation Plus, opens up 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. At $18 a month, this option is far more cost-effective than purchasing a PS5 and additional games.

While the PlayStation Portal offers a unique way to stream PS5 games over Wi-Fi, it's not the only option. The PS Remote Play app can be downloaded on various mobile devices, including other gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck. However, setting it up is more complex, and you'll miss out on some of the DualSense's advanced 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."