Summary
Sony will soon begin selling refurbishedPlayStation 5consoles, giving gamers a more affordable alternative to buying a brand-new system. Outlets like GameStop already allow customers to buy used hardware for less than the price of a newPlayStation 5, though there may not be a guarantee that the console will be in pristine working order.
Buying used gaming equipment remains an attractive option for those looking to save some money, especially given how much the standard PlayStation 5 costs. While consoles often become less expensive over time, it seems that thePlayStation 5 and its signature DualSense controllerhave only seen their prices raised over the past few years. On top of that, Sony recently unveiled the upgraded PlayStation 5 Pro console, which is naturally going to cost even more than the standard version introduced in 2020.
Potential customers put off by the increasing price tag of abrand-new PlayStation 5 systemor controller will soon have a cheaper option straight from Sony itself. As revealed on the officialPlayStation Directwebsite, players will soon be able to order refurbished PS5 consoles and controllers for considerably less than the cost of their factory-fresh counterparts. According to the website, a refurbished PS5 with physical disk drive will cost $399.99, and the all-digital version will cost $349.99. Both of these options are about $100 less than ordering a new system from other online retailers.
Official Refurbished PlayStation 5 Consoles and Controllers are Coming Soon
Customers will also be able to order usedPlayStation 5 DualSense controllersfor less than their usual cost, with the standard white-and-black controllers and all-black variants being listed for $59.99. Alternate color schemes like Galactic Purple, Nova Pink, and Gray Camouflage will cost $64.99, a $10 discount when compared to their usual prices. However, these PS5 DualSense controller options only appear to be available in the US for the time being.
Sony’s website explains that anyone who orders a refurbishedPlayStation 5 console or controllerwill receive “a product that works like new with genuine PlayStation replacement parts (as needed) that has been thoroughly cleaned, inspected and tested," complete with all the needed cables, manuals, and paperwork alongside a 12-month manufacturer’s warranty. While Sony warns that these used PS5 units might have some minor “cosmetic imperfections,” they will be properly cleaned and tested to make sure everything works before they are shipped out to customers. Sony has not announced when it is going to start selling these pre-ownedPlayStation 5systems.
PlayStation 5
Sony’s PlayStation 5 is part of the ninth console generation and debuted with a launch lineup that included Demon’s Souls and Astro’s Playroom. The console comes with a Blu-ray disc, although a digital-only edition is also available for a cheaper price.
