"Amazon Sells Refurbished PlayStation Portal for Under $150"

The PlayStation Portal has never seen a price drop since its launch—not even during major sales events like the recent PlayStation Days of Play Sale. However, there's now an opportunity to save if you're open to purchasing a used unit. Amazon Renewed has slashed the price of the Used: Like New PS Portal to under $150. Right now, you can grab one for just $148.81, with free shipping included. Considering it still retails at $200 brand new, this deal offers a solid 26% in savings. While a manufacturer’s warranty from Sony may not be included, Amazon Renewed products do come with a 30-day return policy, giving you peace of mind.

PlayStation Portal (Used: Like New) for $148.81

Make sure to select the "Save with Used - Like New" option

Used (Like New)

PlayStation Portal

$199.99 save 26% $148.81 at Amazon

Note: The product page will initially show the price of a new PS Portal ($199). Be sure to scroll down slightly to locate the “Like New” price option.

The PS Portal is Sony’s dedicated handheld gaming device designed specifically for streaming games from your PS5 console. It looks like an extended DualSense controller split into two halves, with an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen placed right in the center. This innovative design allows you to stream PS5 games at up to 60 frames per second, making it feel like a true handheld extension of your console. The device replicates all the advanced features of the DualSense—haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface that replaces the standard touchpad. Even better, it supports remote gameplay outside your home, as long as you have access to a strong and stable internet connection. Keep in mind, however, that the PS Portal is **not a standalone device**—it requires a PS5 to function.

That said, Sony has recently expanded the capabilities of the PS Portal by enabling support for PlayStation Now cloud streaming. This means you no longer need a local PS5 to enjoy games on the go. Instead, you can connect directly to Sony’s cloud servers and access a library of over 120 titles, including critically acclaimed games such as Ghost of Tsushima, Resident Evil 3 Remake, The Last of Us Part 1 Remastered, and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. To take advantage of this feature, you’ll need to subscribe to the top-tier plan of PlayStation Plus, which costs $18 per month—an affordable alternative to buying each game individually.

While the PS Portal isn’t the only way to stream PS5 games wirelessly within your home, it certainly offers the most seamless and immersive experience. You could technically use the PS Remote Play app on a smartphone or other handheld devices like the Steam Deck, but those setups are more complex and often lack full compatibility with 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.”