Compare Refurbished PlayStation 5 Console Deals

Release Date	November 19th, 2020
Price	£479.99
Disc Drive	Yes
RAM	24GB total with reportedly 20GB GDDR6
Internal Storage	Custom 825GB SSD
Ray Tracing	Yes
Backwards Compatibility	Yes
Maximum Resolution	8K
Maximum Framerate	120 Frames Per Second
CPU	Custom 8-core AMD Zen 2 Variable frequency up to 3.5 GHz
GPU	AMD Radeon RDNA 2-based graphics engine (10.3 TFLOPS)

Release Date	November 19th, 2020
Price	£389.99
Disc Drive	No
RAM	24GB total with reportedly 20GB GDDR6
Internal Storage	Custom 825GB SSD
Ray Tracing	Yes
Backwards Compatibility	Yes
Maximum Resolution	8K
Maximum Framerate	120 Frames Per Second
CPU	Custom 8-core AMD Zen 2 Variable frequency up to 3.5 GHz
GPU	AMD Radeon RDNA 2-based graphics engine (10.3 TFLOPS)

Everything you need to know before committing to purchasing a pre-owned refurbished PlayStation 5 console

Jumping into the new generation of gaming on PlayStation can be a rather expensive jaunt with the current slim physical and digital PS5s RRP prices being £479.99 and £389.99 respectively. These prices can be tough to swallow four years after the release of the PS5s without a plethora of big discounts, but if you want to experience the best Sony has to offer in 4K with extremely fast loading speeds and great frame rates then you're going to have to invest in a PS5.

One way to reduce the initial cost of a console without having to wait for a big discount, is to take a look at the second-hand refurbished market which can potentially significantly reduce how much you have to spend on a PS5 whilst being completely functional. On this page, we will collect all the best refurbished PS5 standard and PS5 Digital console deals whilst outlining the refurbishment process so you can rest easy when making a refurbished PS5 purchase. We also compare all the best new PS5 bundles here on GamingDeals.com if you're not interested in refurbished consoles.

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Save yourself some money by buying a refurbished PS5 console

As previously stated one of the major advantages of buying a pre-owned PS5 console is that you can potentially save yourself some money. The PS5 refurbished market is in a bit of a strange place at the time of writing due to the rather insane demand for the console.

There will sometimes be discounted pre-owned PS5 consoles that will prop up but they get snatched up quickly and some retailers are actually listing the refurbished PS5s for more than RRP. If this is the case then you obviously aren't saving money and should instead opt for buying a new PS5 console instead.

However, if you're willing to be patient and use our comparison above you will be able to save yourself some money; we'd also expect this to change with time as the console ages and more people trade in their PS5s meaning the price will decrease. Furthermore, PS5 standard stock is relatively easy to acquire now with supply finally meeting demand. However, this is not the case for the PS5 Digital Edition and this console will be far more tricky to find pre-owned.

Jump into Sony's excellent library of first-party exclusives on a refurbished PS5

By purchasing a refurbished PS5 console you're opening up the world of brilliant first-party titles that are already exclusive to PlayStation as well as those that are set to release down the line. If there's one thing Sony does right it's their exclusive titles such as God of War Ragnarok taking the world by storm back in November of 2022, these types of absolute blockbusters are must-play games and if you don't own a PlayStation you're simply missing out.

There is also Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Final Fantasy XVI and many more games that are only going to be available on PlayStation. Although some titles will still release on PS4 like God of War Ragnarok and Horizon Forbidden West did last year these titles are an unequivocally better experience when played on the far more powerful PS5 consoles. Alongside these first-party titles, you'll get all the big third-party releases as well with games like Hogwarts Legacy even having PS5-exclusive content on release.

The release of the PSVR2 hardware in 2023 also continued Sony's reputation as the only console manufacturer investing heavily in VR. If you're a fan of VR gaming and want access to games like Horizon Call of the Mountain then the PS5 is the console to own.

All pre-owned, refurbished and second-hand PS5s will come with a DualSense controller

Another exciting aspect of a new console generation is the new peripherals that come alongside it, PlayStation this time around have made massive strides with its DualSense controller. With many improved features over its predecessor the DualShock this new controller is very much a step up and a fantastic new standard with features like dynamic adaptive triggers and haptic feedback that game developers are taking advantage of to immerse players more than ever.

All refurbished PS5 deals we list on-site will come with a PS5 DualSense controller as standard so you can start playing games on your refurbished PS5 straight away. This is in pretty much all cases going to be the standard white controller as this is what most commonly comes alongside a PS5 console.

With the fact that it seems limited edition consoles are a thing of the past Sony is shifting focus and releasing more special edition DualSense controllers instead which you could potentially pick up alongside your pre-owned PS5. If you're interested in perusing these then check out our PS5 DualSense controller comparison.

The pre-owned PS5 refurbishment process

PS5 consoles when sent to a retailer or manufacturer will go through a series of checks and processes in order to find potential issues with the console and revert any that are there. The second-hand PS5 console will be restored to its factory standards, external ports will be checked for signs of any liquid damage and receive a deep and thorough clean in order to bring it to the best standards possible. After all checks and procedures have been taken out the console will then be available for sale and graded if it is in full working condition.

The refurbishment process should generally mean that these PS5s are in better condition than a second-hand console and due to most retailers offering a warranty for PS5 refurbs you can sleep soundly after purchasing.

Where can I buy a refurbished PS5 console?

At the time of writing, there are two main stores that are selling refurbished PS5 consoles those being eBay and MusicMagpie, we'd expect more retailers to follow suit as time goes on. One thing you will notice on our refurbished PS5 deals is that we list the actual condition of the console based on a grading system. These conditions are from worst to best: "Fair", "Good", "Very Good", and "Pristine" all the way up to "Manufacturer Refurbished". These conditions will as expected effect both the price and the physical condition of the console. A console which graded fair is likely going to have more cosmetic issues like surface scratches and bumps when compared to a console graded "Pristine". However, all refurbished PS5 consoles will be fully functional.

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Refurbished PlayStation 5 Console Deals

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Everything you need to know before committing to purchasing a pre-owned refurbished PlayStation 5 console

Save yourself some money by buying a refurbished PS5 console

Jump into Sony's excellent library of first-party exclusives on a refurbished PS5

All pre-owned, refurbished and second-hand PS5s will come with a DualSense controller

The pre-owned PS5 refurbishment process

Where can I buy a refurbished PS5 console?

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