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Sony offers $400 trade-in for PS5 consoles directly to customers

PlayStation is sending app notifications to users offering to buy back standard PS5s with controllers, a rare direct outreach from a platform holder.

newest coverage 7d agosummary written 8d ago26 pieces1 likes & upvotes Google NewsMastodonNewswiresRedditHacker News

What to know

  • Sony is offering $400 for used PS5 consoles and controllers through direct app notifications—an unusual direct-to-consumer approach for a platform holder.
  • The trade-in offer may signal Sony is preparing for hardware shortages or acquiring pre-owned stock to resell below retail prices ($600–$650 for standard PS5, $900 for PS5 Pro).
  • At $400 for a console that originally cost $500, the trade-in value is competitive compared to historical retailer programs.

“Although trade-in programs, particularly around the holiday season, aren't uncommon for retailers like GameStop, it isn't as normal to see platform holders reaching out directly to customers like this.”

Cade Onder, IGN reporter · IGN ↗ · Nov 2, 5:08 PM

Sony/PlayStation Platform holder launching trade-in programJay_Horror ResetEra user who discovered the programCade Onder IGN reporter

Sony offers $400 trade-in for PS5 consoles directly to customers
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    IGN reports Sony trade-in offer and speculates on motives

    IGN's Cade Onder details the $400 trade-in offer and notes it is unusual for a platform holder to directly reach out to customers rather than use retailers. Reporting suggests Sony may be preparing for hardware shortages or seeking to acquire pre-owned stock for resale at lower prices than new PS5s ($600–$650) or PS5 Pro ($900).

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    Sony launches $400 PS5 trade-in program via app notifications

    PlayStation begins sending notifications to app users offering to buy back standard PS5 consoles with two controllers for $400, with funds sent directly to bank accounts. ResetEra user Jay_Horror discovers and reports the program.

    1. 5 outlets Sony Wants You to Trade In Your PS5 for $400 if You're Not Using It

      first by Push Square, 8d ago · also IGN Africa, IGN, TweakTown, Beebom

      4 more headlines

    2. 3 outlets first by UA.NEWS, 8d ago · also Shane the Gamer, GameGPU · read ↗

    4 more claims →
    • nesbot@mastodon.social

      Sony Offering Up To $400 When You Trade In Your PS5 https://www. resetera.com/threads/1677044 # gaming # videogames # resetera

      nesbot@mastodon.socialMastodon8d agoview on Mastodon ↗

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