Sony offers refurbished PS5 buyers discounted second controllers for shared play
Sony is offering refurbished PlayStation 5 consoles with a discounted second DualSense controller, giving buyers a lower-cost way to prepare for the expected demand around Grand Theft Auto VI’s 19 November launch. The limited-time bundle could suit households that want to play together, and both the console and controller come with a one-year warranty.
The refurbished digital console costs $499 and the disc version $549. Buyers can add a refurbished controller for $18 in white or $23 in select colours, a $40 reduction from its usual price. Both refurbished consoles have a 1TB SSD; Sony’s current retail digital model has 825GB, while its disc model also has 1TB.
In short
- Refurbished PS5 consoles start at $499.
- A second controller adds $18 or $23.
- Consoles and controllers have one-year warranties.
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The case for
The bundle offers a relatively affordable way for households to get a PS5 and an extra controller, making shared play more accessible ahead of a major game release. Refurbished hardware can also extend the useful life of devices, and the one-year warranty gives buyers some assurance while the larger digital-model storage may add value.
The case against
The offer still asks buyers to spend hundreds of dollars on refurbished hardware, and the savings may not make a console worthwhile for people who would use it mainly for one anticipated game. A discounted second controller is useful only to households that want local multiplayer, while refurbished products may not appeal to buyers who prefer new equipment or the latest retail model.
Explained simply
The PlayStation 5 is Sony’s current home games console, available in versions that use downloads only or can also play games from discs. Its DualSense controller is used to play games, and a second controller lets two people play together on the same console when a game supports it.
Grand Theft Auto VI is a major upcoming game in a long-running series, and its planned release has drawn attention from people considering buying a console. Refurbished consoles are previously owned or returned devices that have been checked and prepared for resale; they generally cost less than new ones, and warranty terms can help cover faults.
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Originally published by The Verge as “Refurbished PS5 consoles include second controller for an extra $18”.