The PlayStation Portal, Sony's innovative handheld gaming accessory for the PS5, is now available at a discounted price on Amazon Resale. You can grab a Used: Like New condition PS Portal for just $149.88, a significant 25% off the original $199 retail price. Make sure to select the "Save with Used - Like New" option to take advantage of this deal. Although a Sony warranty may not be included, Amazon Resale items come with the same 30-day return policy as new purchases. Given the popularity, we anticipate these units will sell out quickly.
PlayStation Portal (Used: Like New) for $149.88
Used (Like New)### Playstation Portal
$199.99 save 25%$149.88 at AmazonUsed: Like New Condition
This device, which looks and functions as if it were new, might show moderate packing damage upon inspection.
The PS Portal is essentially an extended split-pad DualSense controller with an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen integrated into the middle. It allows you to transform your PS5 into a gaming handheld by streaming games from your console at up to 60fps. The controller retains all the beloved features of the DualSense, such as haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface in place of the DualSense's touchpad. It's perfect for streaming games within or even outside your home, provided you have access to a stable, fast internet connection. However, remember that the PS Portal is not a standalone device; it requires a PS5 to operate.
Excitingly, Sony has introduced a feature that allows PS Portal users to stream games directly from the PlayStation Now cloud streaming service, eliminating the need for a PS5. With this update, you can connect the Portal either to your PS5 or directly to Sony's cloud servers. This gives you access to over 120 games, including hits like Ghost of Tsushima, Resident Evil 3 Remake, The Last of Us Part 1 Remastered, and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Keep in mind, though, that you'll need to subscribe to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus, which costs $18 per month—a much more appealing option than investing $500 in a PS5 console plus additional game costs.
While the PS Portal offers a unique way to enjoy PS5 games over Wi-Fi, it's not the only option. You can achieve similar functionality by using the PS Remote Play app on other devices, including the Steam Deck. However, setting up the app can be more complex, and you might 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."
