The PlayStation Portal, a highly sought-after handheld gaming accessory for the PS5, has never been discounted when new, but you can now snag a used one at a great price. Amazon Resale, formerly known as Amazon Warehouse, currently offers the PlayStation Portal in "Used: Like New" condition for just $158.70, including shipping. This represents a significant 20% discount off its original $199 retail price. While the inclusion of a Sony warranty is uncertain, 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 Under $160

PlayStation Portal

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

This unit looks and functions as if it were brand new, with only moderate packing damage noted during inspection.

The PlayStation Portal resembles an extended split-pad DualSense controller, featuring an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen at its center. It transforms your PS5 into a portable gaming device by streaming games from your console at up to 60fps. The controller retains the DualSense's signature features such as haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface in place of the traditional touchpad. You can use the Portal to stream games even outside your home, provided you have access to a very stable and fast internet connection. Remember, the PS Portal is not a standalone device; it's strictly a remote player for the PlayStation 5, requiring a PS5 to function.

Update: You no longer need a PS5 to play games on the PS Portal. Sony has recently introduced a feature allowing Portal owners to stream games directly from its PlayStation Now cloud streaming service, eliminating the need for a PS5. This update enables access to 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 enjoy this service, you'll need to subscribe to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus, which costs $18 a month—a far more appealing option than the initial investment of $500 for a PS5 and additional game costs.

While the PlayStation Portal is the primary method for streaming PS5 games over Wi-Fi within your home, you can achieve similar functionality by downloading the PS Remote Play app on other devices, including 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 dropped the price of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller to slightly lower than what we saw on Black Friday. Right now, you can choose Sterling Silver, Volcanic Red, or Cobalt Blue for only $54, plus free shipping, after applying the coupon code "PLAY5" at checkout. This is likely your last chance to get a DualSense controller at this price for quite a while, especially in these eye-catching metallic colorways.

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