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

The PlayStation Portal, Sony's innovative handheld gaming accessory for the PS5, is now available at a discounted price on Amazon Resale. Currently listed at $148 for a Used: Like New condition unit, this represents a 26% savings off the original $199 retail price. Note that the price has slightly increased to $150.23, but it remains the lowest we've seen for a unit in this condition. Be sure to select the "Save with Used - Like New" option to take advantage of this deal. Amazon Resale items come with the same 30-day return policy as new items, though a Sony warranty may or may not be included. Given the popularity, these units are expected to sell out quickly.

Used (Like New)### Playstation Portal

6$199.99 save 26%$148.00 at AmazonUsed: Like New Condition

Looks and functions as if it were new. Moderate packing damage observed during inspection.

The PlayStation Portal is designed to transform your PS5 into a portable gaming experience by streaming games from your console at up to 60fps. It features an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen sandwiched between what resembles an extended split-pad DualSense controller. The device replicates the DualSense's features, including haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface in place of the traditional 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 operate.

Excitingly, Sony has recently updated the PlayStation Portal to allow game streaming directly from its PlayStation Now cloud service, eliminating the need for a PS5. With this update, Portal owners can connect either to their PS5 or directly to Sony’s cloud servers, accessing 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, you'll need to subscribe to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus, which costs $18 a month—a more budget-friendly option compared to purchasing a PS5 and individual games.

It's worth noting that the PlayStation Portal isn't the only way to stream your PS5 games over Wi-Fi at home. The PS Remote Play app can be downloaded on various mobile devices, including other gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck. However, setting it 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."