Used PlayStation Portal Now $149.88 on Amazon: New Price Drop

The PlayStation Portal, a unique handheld gaming accessory for the PS5, has never been discounted at retail, but savvy buyers can now save on a used model. Amazon Resale, previously known as Amazon Warehouse, currently offers the PlayStation Portal in Used: Like New condition for just $149.88, shipped. This represents a significant 25% savings off the original retail price of $199. While a Sony warranty may not be included, Amazon Resale items come with the same reassuring 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 $149.88

Make sure to select the "Save with Used - Like New" option

Used (Like New)### Playstation Portal

$199.99 save 25%$149.88 at AmazonUsed: Like New Condition

Looks and functions as if it were new. Moderate packing damage observed during inspection.

The PS Portal is designed to transform your PS5 into a portable gaming experience, resembling an extended split-pad DualSense controller with an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen at its center. It enables you to stream games from your PS5 at up to 60fps, complete with the same haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface that mirrors the DualSense controller. However, remember that the PS Portal isn't a standalone device; it requires a PS5 to operate and relies on a stable, high-speed internet connection for streaming games, even when you're away from home.

Sony has recently expanded the functionality of the PS Portal by allowing direct game streaming from its PlayStation Now cloud service, eliminating the need for a PS5. With this update, Portal owners 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. To enjoy this feature, you'll need to subscribe to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus, which costs $18 a month—a more budget-friendly option compared to purchasing a PS5 and additional games.

While the PlayStation Portal offers a convenient way to stream PS5 games over Wi-Fi at home, it's not the only solution. 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 up the app 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."