If you've been eyeing the PlayStation Portal but hesitated due to its price, now is your chance to snag a deal. Amazon Resale (formerly known as Amazon Warehouse) is offering the PlayStation Portal in Used: Like New condition for just $156.02 shipped. Originally priced at $199, this represents a significant 20% savings. While a Sony warranty may not be included, Amazon Resale items come with the same 30-day return policy as new purchases. Given the popularity of this deal, we anticipate these units will sell out quickly.
PlayStation Portal (Used: Like New) for $156
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Used (Like New)### Playstation Portal
3$199.99 save 22%$156.02 at AmazonUsed: Like New Condition
Looks and functions as if it were new. Moderate packing damage observed during inspection.
The PlayStation Portal is Sony's innovative 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. This device transforms your PS5 into a portable gaming unit by streaming games from your console at up to 60fps. It retains the advanced features of the DualSense controller, such as haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface that substitutes for the DualSense's touchpad. The Portal can stream games outside your home as long as you have a stable and fast internet connection. However, it is not a standalone device and requires a PS5 to operate.
Update: You no longer need a PS5 to play games on the PS Portal. Sony has expanded its capabilities by allowing Portal owners to stream games directly from the PlayStation Now cloud streaming service, eliminating the need for a PS5. This new feature 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. To access these games, you must subscribe to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus, which costs $18 per month, a more economical option compared to purchasing a PS5 and additional games.
It's important to note that the PlayStation Portal isn't the only way to stream PS5 games over Wi-Fi at home. You can achieve similar functionality by using the PS Remote Play app on a mobile device, including other handhelds like the Steam Deck. However, setting this up is more complicated, and you'll 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."
DualSense controllers are also on sale
Sterling Silver### Sony PS5 DualSense Controller
20$79.99 save 32%$54.00 at LenovoUse code 'PLAY5'
Volcanic Red### Sony PS5 DualSense Controller
18$79.99 save 32%$54.00 at LenovoUse code 'PLAY5'
Cobalt Blue### Sony PS5 DualSense Controller
10$79.99 save 32%$54.00 at LenovoUse code 'PLAY5'Lenovo is currently offering a fantastic deal on the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller, priced slightly lower than during Black Friday. You can choose from Sterling Silver, Volcanic Red, or Cobalt Blue, all available for just $54 with free shipping when you apply the coupon code "PLAY5" at checkout. This is likely your last opportunity to purchase a DualSense controller at this discounted rate, especially in these striking metallic finishes.
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