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The PlayStation Portal has never seen an official discount—until now, but not quite in the way you might expect. Instead of waiting for a price drop on a brand-new unit, savvy shoppers are turning to used models for real savings. Amazon Resale (formerly known as Amazon Warehouse) is currently offering a Used: Like New PlayStation Portal for just $148, shipped. That’s a 26% discount off the standard $199 MSRP. While it’s unclear whether a Sony warranty applies, these units do come with Amazon’s standard 30-day return policy, giving buyers peace of mind. Given the limited availability, we expect this deal to disappear fast.
Update: The price has dropped even further to $150.23, marking the lowest recorded price for a Used: Like New PlayStation Portal.
PlayStation Portal (Used: Like New) for $148
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Used (Like New)### Playstation Portal
6$199.99 save 26%$148.00 at AmazonUsed: Like New Condition
Looks and functions as if it were new. Moderate packing damage observed during inspection.
The PS Portal is Sony’s dedicated handheld companion for the PS5 console. Designed like a hybrid between two DualSense controllers with an integrated 8-inch 1080p LCD screen, it enables seamless streaming of PS5 games at up to 60 frames per second. Featuring haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a responsive touchscreen interface, the Portal offers a premium remote play experience. It works best when connected to a strong, high-speed internet connection—even outside your home. However, it’s important to note that the PS Portal is not a standalone device; it requires a PS5 to function.
[pullquote]You no longer need a PS5 to play games on the PS Portal.[/pullquote]
Thanks to recent updates, the PS Portal can now connect directly to Sony’s cloud servers via PlayStation Now. This means users can stream from a growing library of over 120 titles—including Ghost of Tsushima, Resident Evil 3 Remake, The Last of Us Part 1 Remastered, and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales—without needing a PS5 nearby. To access this feature, however, you must be subscribed to the top-tier PlayStation Plus plan. At $18 per month, this is still more cost-effective than purchasing a PS5 and individual games separately.
While the PS Remote Play app allows similar functionality on smartphones or devices like the Steam Deck, the PlayStation Portal delivers a smoother, more intuitive experience. You get full integration with DualSense features and a purpose-built controller design that enhances gameplay comfort and immersion.
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.”
