PlayStation Tells People To Sell Their PS5s
PlayStation has started sending a select group of users a message through the PS App urging them to trade in their consoles. The notification, first spotted on ResetEra, promises up to $400 for a standard PS5 at Back Market, provided the system is in flawless condition and includes a controller. When I entered the details for a launch‑day PS5, Back Market offered $412, slightly higher than the figure PlayStation mentioned. Owners of a flawless PS5 Pro could fetch as much as $750.
Why PlayStation Wants You To Sell Your PS5
There is no official statement, but several factors explain the push. The offer is likely targeted at users who haven’t turned on their PS5 in months, meaning PlayStation isn’t earning revenue from game sales or PS Plus subscriptions. With the next‑generation PS6 reportedly delayed, the company needs active owners to spend money. Trade‑ins also help alleviate a current RAM shortage that is limiting new console production and driving up prices. Refurbished units don’t require new RAM, so recycling existing hardware reduces costs and expands the available stock. Additionally, with GTA 6 releasing in just over two weeks, more gamers are looking for a console, and the high MSRP may deter them. By getting lapsed owners to trade in, PlayStation can replace them with fresh players eager to start their next‑gen experience with GTA 6.
