Used PlayStation Portal Now $148 on Amazon: New Price Drop

The PlayStation Portal has never been discounted, but savvy shoppers can now snag a used one at a discount. Amazon Resale, formerly known as Amazon Warehouse, is currently offering Used: Like New condition PS Portals for just $148, shipped. This represents a significant 26% savings off the new retail price of $199. While a Sony warranty may or may not be included, these items are covered by Amazon's standard 30-day return policy, just like new purchases. Given the demand, these units are expected to sell out quickly.

Update: The price has dropped further 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)### Playstation Portal

$199.99 save 26%$148.00 at Amazon

Used: Like New Condition

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

Sony's PlayStation Portal is a unique 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. The Portal allows you to stream games from your PS5 at up to 60fps, effectively turning your console into a portable gaming device. It retains the same features as the DualSense controller, including haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface in place of the touchpad. While the Portal can stream games even when you're away from home, a very stable and fast internet connection is essential. Remember, the PS Portal is not a standalone device; it requires a PS5 to function.

Excitingly, Sony has introduced a feature that allows PlayStation Portal owners to stream games directly from the PlayStation Now cloud streaming service, eliminating the need for a PS5. This update means you can connect the Portal either to your PS5 or directly to Sony's cloud servers, thanks to recent quality-of-life beta updates launched in April. This access 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. However, to enjoy this feature, you must subscribe to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus, which costs $18 per month, a much more affordable option compared to buying a PS5 and additional games.

It's worth noting that the PlayStation Portal isn't the only way to stream PS5 games over Wi-Fi within your home. You can achieve similar functionality by using the PS Remote Play app on other devices, including gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck. However, setting this up can be more complex, and you'll miss out on some of the DualSense's distinctive 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."