Amazon Exclusive: Save $40 on Used, Like-New PlayStation Portal

The PlayStation Portal has never been discounted, but now you can save on a used one. Amazon Resale, formerly known as Amazon Warehouse, currently offers Used: Like New condition PS Portals for just $158.70 shipped. The original retail price for a new unit is $199, which means you're getting a substantial 20% discount. While a Sony warranty may or may not be included, Amazon Resale items come with the same 30-day return policy as new purchases. Given its popularity, we expect these to sell out quickly.

PlayStation Portal (Used: Like New) for Under $160

Playstation Portal

$199.99 save 21%
$158.70 at Amazon
Used: Like New Condition

This device looks and functions as if it were brand new, though moderate packing damage was noted 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 nestled in the middle. It transforms your PS5 into a portable gaming device by allowing you to stream games from your console at up to 60fps. The controller incorporates all the familiar features of the DualSense, such as haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface in place of the traditional touchpad. Notably, the Portal can stream games even when you're away from home, provided you have access to a stable and fast internet connection. Remember, the PS Portal is not a standalone device; it's strictly a remote player for the PlayStation 5, so you'll need a PS5 to use it.

Update: You no longer need a PS5 to play games on the PS Portal. Sony has introduced a feature allowing owners to stream games directly from its PlayStation Now cloud streaming service, eliminating the need for a PS5 console. This new feature enables Portal owners to either connect to their PS5 or directly to Sony's cloud servers, granting access to 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, you must subscribe to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus, priced at $18 per month—a more affordable option than buying a PS5 and additional games.

It's worth mentioning that the PlayStation Portal isn't the only way to stream PS5 games over Wi-Fi within your home. You can achieve similar functionality by downloading the PS Remote Play app on a mobile device or other gaming 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
$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 reduced the price of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller to even lower than the Black Friday deals. You can now choose from Sterling Silver, Volcanic Red, or Cobalt Blue for just $54 with free shipping by applying the coupon code "PLAY5" at checkout. This might be your last chance to grab a DualSense controller at this price, especially in these eye-catching metallic finishes.

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