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Buying a Refurbished PS5 Is Your Best Bet for a More Affordable Way to Play GTA 6 This November
IGN argues that a certified refurbished PlayStation 5 is a cheaper way to prepare for Grand Theft Auto 6’s expected November release than buying a new console. It says the option matters because current new-PS5 prices are high, particularly for players purchasing a console mainly for the game.
Sony’s refurbished PS5 Digital Edition costs $499 through PlayStation Direct, $100 below its new price, and includes the slimmer 1TB model; the refurbished disc version is $549. Best Buy offers a refurbished original 825GB disc PS5 for $539.99, while Sony says its certified refurbished products undergo testing to meet the same functional standards as new devices. The article notes that disc models may still suit people with physical game collections or who buy used games, despite Sony’s plan to stop producing physical discs for new releases from January 2028.
In short
- Refurbished PS5s offer lower-cost access to GTA 6.
- Sony’s refurbished Digital Edition costs $499.
- Disc consoles remain useful for physical-game buyers.
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The case for
A certified refurbished PS5 can make playing GTA 6 more affordable, especially for someone buying a console mainly for that game. Sony says its refurbished consoles are tested to the same functional standards as new ones, and the lower prices leave more money for games or accessories.
The case against
The savings may not outweigh the benefits of buying new, particularly for a console someone expects to use for years beyond GTA 6. Refurbished models may have less storage or a shorter remaining lifespan, and paying more for a disc version may be worthwhile for players who own physical games or buy them used.
Explained simply
Grand Theft Auto 6 is the next instalment in Rockstar Games’ popular open-world video game series, in which players explore a large fictional setting and take part in a crime-focused story. It is expected to be released in November, and players will need a compatible console to play it.
Sony’s PlayStation 5 comes in digital and disc versions. A digital model plays games downloaded online, while a disc model can also use physical game discs, which may matter to people with existing collections or who buy used games.
A refurbished console has been used before, then checked and prepared for resale. Sony says its certified refurbished consoles are tested to meet the same functional standards as new ones, and they can cost less; the choice matters to players weighing the console’s price against how they expect to buy and play games.