"Amazon Slashes Price on Used PlayStation Portal: Save $50"

If you're eyeing the PlayStation Portal but hoping to save some cash, you're in luck. Amazon Resale, formerly known as Amazon Warehouse, is currently offering the PlayStation Portal in Used: Like New condition for just $150.23, shipped. This represents a significant 25% discount off the original retail price of $199. While it's uncertain whether a Sony warranty is included, Amazon Resale items come with the same reassuring 30-day return policy as new purchases. Given the demand, we anticipate these units will sell out quickly.

Update: The price has dropped further to $150.23, marking the lowest price yet for a Used: Like New unit.

PlayStation Portal (Used: Like New) for $150.23

Make sure to select the "Save with Used - Like New" option (scroll down a bit)

Used (Like New)### Playstation Portal

$199.99 save 25%$150.23 at AmazonUsed: Like New Condition

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

The PlayStation Portal, Sony's innovative handheld gaming accessory for the PS5, resembles an extended split-pad DualSense controller with an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen in the center. It transforms your PS5 into a portable gaming device, allowing you to stream games from your console at up to 60fps. The controller retains all the beloved features of the DualSense, such as haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface that replaces the traditional touchpad. It's perfect for gaming on the go, provided you have access to a very stable, very fast internet connection. However, remember that the PS Portal is not a standalone device; it requires a PS5 to operate.

Update: You no longer need a PS5 to enjoy games on the PS Portal. Sony has rolled out a feature that enables streaming directly from its PlayStation Now cloud service. This means Portal owners can choose to connect to their PS5 or directly to Sony’s cloud servers, unlocking 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. Note that you'll need to subscribe to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus, which costs $18 a month—a much more appealing option than spending $500 on a console and additional game purchases.

It's worth noting 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 using the PS Remote Play app on other devices, such as the Steam Deck. However, this setup can be more complicated and lacks 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

20$79.99 save 32%$54.00 at LenovoUse code 'PLAY5'

Volcanic Red### Sony PS5 DualSense Controller

21$79.99 save 32%$54.00 at LenovoUse code 'PLAY5'

Cobalt Blue### Sony PS5 DualSense Controller

12$79.99 save 32%$54.00 at LenovoUse code 'PLAY5'

Lenovo has just dropped the price of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller to a level even lower than what we saw on Black Friday. You can now pick up the Sterling Silver, Volcanic Red, or Cobalt Blue variants for only $54, with free shipping when you apply the coupon code "PLAY5" at checkout. This might be your last chance to grab a DualSense controller at this price for a while, especially one with such eye-catching metallic colorways.

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