Sony offers US PS5 owners up to $400 to trade in unused consoles

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Sony would like your idle PlayStation back in circulation. Push Square reports that Sony is emailing US PS5 owners with a trade in offer through reseller Back Market, offering up to $400 for a base PS5 with two DualSense controllers, depending on condition

Microsoft sent a similar email to Xbox Series X and S owners in October, according to Metro

The offer comes as console prices have risen and a memory shortage has reduced stock. Push Square says PS5 Pro consoles have become quite difficult to find

Push Square's interpretation, rather than Sony's, is that an unused console earns Sony nothing, while a resold one can bring in new spending on GTA 6, the PlayStation Store and PS Plus. The condition criteria are not spelled out, and a UK figure of £300 mentioned in reader comments has not been confirmed

Getting unused consoles to new players is a clever response to supply shortages, especially with GTA 6 arriving. Up to $400 is a generous offer for a console that is several years old. Using an established reseller should make the process straightforward

Would you trade in an unused console for $400? And are console makers worried about supply ahead of GTA 6?

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