PlayStation Portal has come a long way since its launch, and I genuinely believe it is now set up to be one of the hot ticket items during the Black Friday sales. That’s if it can stay in stock.
My optimism for this handy handheld has only been bolstered by the news that Sony has recently ramped up the capabilities of the device, enabling Cloud Streaming for everyone, allowing all owners to stream thousands of games without even being connected to a PS5 console.
Let’s dig into why this is important, how the PS Portal could be one of the best-selling gaming devices for the holidays, and whether we’ll actually be able to bag any discounts on it.
Let’s start off with the simple stuff: will the PlayStation Portal be on sale for Black Friday?
My answer to this is a resounding… probably! We’ve not got official confirmation from Sony just yet, so I can’t say for certain, but all things point do currently point to Sony’s cloud gaming handheld getting a fitting discount this year.
My reasoning for this is pretty simple. It’s been a couple of years since launch, so there are plenty of reasons for Sony to want to encourage new buyers, especially since you don’t even need to own a PS5 to use it anymore. Plus, it missed out on a discount in 2024, so this Black Friday is perfectly set up for it.
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In terms of price predictions, I’d like to see a $50 discount, bringing it down to around $149, but that might be wishful thinking. Expect a $10 – $30 discount, at most, at least officially.
If we’re looking at where the real bargains are, then look no further than Amazon’s Resale promotions during the Black Friday sales.
These special discounts for Prime Members have been goldmines for deals this year, with the PS Portal dropping as low as $125 for a “Like New” condition device. It’s basically just an open box (see here for current listings), so you’re at no risk of being burned.
The only down side is that, since these deals are so excellent, they can sell out unbelievably fast. If you spot one on sale (or get reminded by us), then you’d better buy it ASAP to avoid Black Friday deal FOMO.
For those who miss out, there will still likely be an official deal to check out. It just won’t be as good. So, keep an eye out for both, and we’ll be sure to notify you as well via our Black Friday coverage, or on IGNDeals Twitter/X.
How Does PS Portal’s New Cloud Streaming Work?
To start with, you’ll need to be a PlayStation Plus Premium members to access the PS Portal’s Cloud Streaming function. It costs $17.99 per month, and thanks to the new update, subscribers can now stream a long, long list of games that they may already own, including big hitters such as Grand Theft Auto 5, Borderlands 4, and the newly-launched Ghost of Yotei.
Hundreds of games from the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and Classics Catalog are also now streamable, including existing titles such as Hogwarts Legacy, Cyberpunk 2077, and God of War Ragnarök. Sony has a long list of every title supported, which stretches to more than 2,800 games.
When Is Black Friday 2025?
We’re in the endgame now: Black Friday falls on November 28 this year.
All month long, retailers will be rolling out the sales, ramping up to massive discounts on Black Friday and through the weekend into Cyber Monday.
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