# Sony offers refurbished PS5 buyers discounted second controllers for shared play

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/refurbished-ps5-consoles-include-second-controller-for-an-extra-18/
- Published: 2026-10-22T18:38:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T18:57:59+00:00
- Original publisher: The Verge
- Original article: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1016959/refurbished-playstation-5-ps5-console-dualsense-deal-sale-bundle
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- Refurbished PS5 consoles start at $499.
- A second controller adds $18 or $23.
- Consoles and controllers have one-year warranties.

## Summary

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.

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