Save $40 on Used: Like New PlayStation Portal at Amazon
The PlayStation Portal, which has never been discounted before, is now available at a reduced price when purchased used. Amazon Resale currently offers Used: Like New condition PS Portals for just $158.70, shipped. This represents a significant 20% savings off the original retail price of $199. 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 the popularity of this deal, we anticipate a quick sell-out.
PlayStation Portal (Used: Like New) for Under $160
PlayStation Portal
Original Price: $199.99
Savings: 21%
Current Price: $158.70 at Amazon
Condition: Used: Like New
The item looks and functions as if it were new, though moderate packing damage was observed during inspection.
The PlayStation Portal is Sony's innovative handheld accessory designed for the PS5 console. It resembles an extended split-pad DualSense controller with an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen integrated into the center. This device transforms your PS5 into a portable gaming system by streaming games from your console at up to 60fps. It replicates the DualSense controller's features, including haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface that substitutes for the DualSense's touchpad. The Portal can stream games outside your home, provided you have access to a very stable and fast internet connection. Note that the PS Portal is not a standalone device; it requires a PS5 to operate.
Update: You no longer need a PS5 to play games on the PS Portal. Sony has introduced a feature allowing users to stream games directly from its PlayStation Now cloud streaming service. This means Portal owners can now choose to connect either 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 utilize this feature, you must subscribe to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus, which costs $18 a month—a more cost-effective option compared to purchasing a PS5 and individual games.
It's important to mention that the PlayStation Portal isn't the only method for streaming PS5 games over Wi-Fi within your home. The PS Remote Play app can be downloaded on various mobile devices, including 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 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."
DualSense Controllers Are Also on Sale
Sterling Silver
Sony PS5 DualSense Controller
Original Price: $79.99
Savings: 32%
Current Price: $54.00 at Lenovo
Use code: 'PLAY5'
Volcanic Red
Sony PS5 DualSense Controller
Original Price: $79.99
Savings: 32%
Current Price: $54.00 at Lenovo
Use code: 'PLAY5'
Cobalt Blue
Sony PS5 DualSense Controller
Original Price: $79.99
Savings: 32%
Current Price: $54.00 at Lenovo
Use code: 'PLAY5'
Lenovo has reduced the price of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller to just below Black Friday levels. You can now choose from Sterling Silver, Volcanic Red, or Cobalt Blue for only $54 after applying the coupon code "PLAY5" at checkout. This might be your last opportunity to purchase a DualSense controller at this price, especially in these striking metallic colors.
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