Sony to begin selling refurbished PS5 consoles for a reduced price

by Danny Craig Â· 9/11/24, 2:05 PM
Sony to begin selling refurbished PS5 consoles for a reduced price
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Sony will begin selling "certified refurbished" PS5 systems through its online storefront, allowing customers to purchase a pre-owned standard PS5 for as little as half the price of the recently announced PS5 Pro.

The details:

  • As reported by Push Square, the PlayStation Direct website now includes a "Certified Refurbished" section with a selection of PS5 consoles and DualSense controllers. Both consoles and all controllers are currently labeled as "coming soon," but no specific release date has been announced.

  • A refurbished PS5 with a disc drive will cost $400, while a digital console comes in at $350, saving people $100 over purchasing a brand-new system. According to Sony, the hardware will be "extensively cleaned, tested, and ready for a brand new home," and will include all original PS5 cables, manuals, as well as a 12-month manufacturer's warranty. It also appears from the site’s images that these consoles will be original model PS5s and not Slim systems.

  • The announcement comes shortly after the reveal of the PS5 Pro, which has received criticism for its high $700 price. Players quickly discovered that they would also need to purchase a disc drive and vertical stand separately, as Sony has chosen not to include them with the console.

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