What is a refurbished PS5 and is it worth buying?
Here's everything you need to know before buying a refurbished PS5.
The average gaming console can cost anywhere between £300 and £700, especially if you're opting to buy from the big-label names like PlayStation or Xbox.
For most people, buying the latest console is a massive expense which takes months to save up for. So, if you're looking for an easy way to save, you might want to buy refurbished.
Refurbished PS5's knock £90 off the price of the console, taking the more expensive Disc edition to £389.99 and the Digital to £339.99. These types of saving are very rare in the PlayStation world, only popping up around once a year for the Black Friday sales.
But, what exactly is a refurbished PS5? And is it worth buying for the lower price? Below we've laid out everything you need to know about these consoles before you consider buying one. For more savings, check out the best PS5 deals for this month.
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What is a refurbished PS5?
A refurbished PS5 has been previously owned and returned to the official PlayStation Store. However, unlike standard second-hand sales, the console has been cleaned, inspected and tested to ensure it works like new.
In some cases, the PS5 is fitted with new replacement parts and is always repackaged with all the usual accessories, including a DualSense wireless controller as well as all the required wires and instruction manuals.
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How to tell if a PS5 is refurbished
If you're buying from the official PlayStation Store, all refurbished PS5s will come in their own certified packaging.
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Also, while the console should function and work like new, it may still come with a few scratches or marks on the casing.
How much is a refurbished PS5?
The refurbished PS5 costs £90 less for both the Disc and Digital versions. That means the PS5 Disc drops from £479.99 to £389.99 and the Digital from £429.99 to £339.99.
Where to buy a refurbished PS5 in the UK
You can buy an official refurbished PS5 at the PlayStation Store for £339.99 or £389.99 respectively.
You can also buy a refurbished PS5 console at other second-hand sites like BackMarket or musicMagpie. These will also have undergone testing and in some cases fixing, though they have more of a sliding scale in terms of how the refurbished console will work; e.g. 'Good', 'Very Good', or 'Pristine'.
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