The PlayStation Portal, a unique handheld gaming accessory for the PS5, has never been discounted when new, but savvy buyers can now snag a deal on a used unit. Amazon Resale, formerly known as Amazon Warehouse, currently offers the PlayStation Portal in Used: Like New condition for just $148, shipped. This represents a substantial 26% savings off the original $199 retail price. While a Sony warranty may or may not be included, Amazon Resale items come with the same 30-day return policy as new products. Given the popularity, we anticipate these units will sell out quickly.

Update: The price has now dropped to $150.23, marking the lowest price we've seen for a Used: Like New unit.

PlayStation Portal (Used: Like New) for $148

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The PlayStation Portal, resembling an extended split-pad DualSense controller with an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen, transforms your PS5 into a portable gaming device. It allows you to stream games from your console at up to 60fps, featuring haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface that replaces the DualSense's touchpad. To use it outside your home, a very stable and fast internet connection is crucial. However, the PS Portal is not a standalone device; it requires a PS5 to function.

Excitingly, Sony has expanded the capabilities of the PS Portal. Now, you can stream games directly from PlayStation Now's cloud streaming service without needing a PS5. By connecting to Sony's cloud servers, you 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 must subscribe to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus, which costs $18 per month—a more affordable alternative to buying a PS5 and additional games.

While the PlayStation Portal isn't the only way to stream PS5 games over Wi-Fi within your home, it offers a more streamlined experience than using the PS Remote Play app on a mobile device or other gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck. However, setting up alternatives can be more complex, and you might miss out on some of the DualSense's 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."