The PlayStation Portal, a unique handheld gaming accessory for the PS5, has never seen a discount on its brand-new price, but savvy gamers can now snag a deal on a used unit. Amazon Resale, formerly known as Amazon Warehouse, is currently offering PlayStation Portals in "Used: Like New" condition for just $150.23, shipped. This represents a significant 25% savings off the original retail price of $199. While a Sony warranty may or may not be included, you can rest assured knowing that Amazon Resale items come with the same 30-day return policy as new purchases. Given the popularity of this deal, we expect these units to sell out quickly.
Update: The price has now dropped to $150.23, marking the lowest we've seen for a "Used: Like New" PlayStation Portal.
PlayStation Portal (Used: Like New) for $150.23
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Used: Like New Condition
Looks and functions as if it were new. Moderate packing damage observed during inspection.
The PlayStation Portal is an innovative extension of the PS5 experience, designed to resemble an elongated DualSense controller with an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen nestled between the grips. It transforms your PS5 into a portable gaming device by streaming games from your console at up to 60fps. It retains the hallmark features of the DualSense, including haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen that substitutes for the traditional touchpad. While the Portal can stream games beyond the confines of your home, it requires a robust and fast internet connection. Importantly, the PS Portal is not a standalone device; it strictly serves as a remote player for the PlayStation 5, necessitating a PS5 for its use.
Update: Exciting news for PlayStation Portal owners: you no longer need a PS5 to enjoy your games. Sony has rolled out a feature allowing the Portal to stream games directly from the PlayStation Now cloud streaming service. This means that without a PS5, you can access 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 take advantage of this, you must subscribe to the premium tier of PlayStation Plus, which costs $18 per month—a far more budget-friendly option compared to purchasing a PS5 and individual games.
It's worth noting that while the PlayStation Portal offers a convenient way to stream PS5 games within your home over Wi-Fi, you can achieve similar functionality by using the PS Remote Play app on a mobile device or other gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck. However, setting this 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."
DualSense controllers are also on sale
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Sterling Silver Sony PS5 DualSense Controller
$79.99 save 32% $54.00 at Lenovo Use code 'PLAY5'
Volcanic Red Sony PS5 DualSense Controller
$79.99 save 32% $54.00 at Lenovo Use code 'PLAY5'
Cobalt Blue Sony PS5 DualSense Controller
$79.99 save 32% $54.00 at Lenovo Use code 'PLAY5'
Lenovo has just slashed the price of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller, bringing it below the Black Friday deal. You can now pick up the Sterling Silver, Volcanic Red, or Cobalt Blue models for only $54 with free shipping after applying the coupon code "**PLAY5**" at checkout. This is likely your last opportunity to purchase a DualSense controller at this price, especially one featuring a striking metallic color.
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