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

The PlayStation Portal has never been discounted, but savvy shoppers can now snag a deal on a used unit. Amazon Resale, previously known as Amazon Warehouse, currently offers the PlayStation Portal in "Used: Like New" condition for just $148, shipped. This represents a significant 26% savings off the original $199 retail price for a new unit. While a Sony warranty might not be included, rest assured that Amazon Resale items come with the same 30-day return policy as new purchases. Given the popularity, these units are expected 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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PlayStation Portal

Used: Like New Condition

Original Price: $199.99
Savings: 26%
Current Price: $148.00 at Amazon

This unit looks and functions as if it were new, with only moderate packing damage observed during inspection.

The PS Portal, Sony's innovative handheld gaming accessory for the PS5, resembles an extended split-pad DualSense controller with an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen integrated into the 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 features of the DualSense, such as haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface that replaces the traditional touchpad. The Portal allows you to stream your games even when you're away from home, provided you have access to a stable and fast internet connection. It's important to note that the PS Portal is not a standalone device; it's a remote player strictly for the PlayStation 5, requiring a PS5 to operate.

In a significant update, you no longer need a PS5 to enjoy games on the PS Portal. Sony has rolled out a feature enabling direct streaming from its PlayStation Now cloud service. This means Portal owners can now connect to Sony's cloud servers, accessing 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. To take advantage of this feature, a subscription to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus is required, but at $18 a month, it's a more cost-effective alternative to purchasing a PS5 and individual games.

While the PlayStation Portal is the go-to device for streaming PS5 games over Wi-Fi within your home, it's not the only option. 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 fully replicate the DualSense's 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."