Went to GameStop for an xbox 360 refurb back in the day, made them pull out 5 consoles before getting mine because they had so much dust and crumbs you could hear it falling through the console like a rain maker effect 😂 They were mad at me for making them get different consoles and cried the whole time.
Usually refurbished consoles from Japanese based companies are top tier. Nintendo has had a refurbish console store for decades now, and they've always been in "like new" condition. I would take one of these officially refurbished consoles any day over a used one. And if you live in state with high sales tax, these prices go a long way! The ONLY downside is availability; they have what they have.
Got my Wii U certified refurbished direct from Nintendo back in 2015 and, aside from the no-label box, the actual console and included accessories looked pristine..
I got a refurbished digital console from PlayStation Direct and it was in like new condition. Honestly wouldn’t be able to tell it wasn’t brand new. Even the controller was not faded on the back and still felt grippy.
The PS5, for all it's faults, is a well built machine. All the materials like the metals and plastics are premium feeling. Not sure I can say that about that many other consoles, including the PS1-4.
@pichuy1422 it is, however the error code I called in with was deemed a "manufacturing issue" and they offered to replace. I was willing to pay for it but they said it was a "1-time authorization". I'd share a pic of the email if I could.
@@dasaiyantv8483 My Glacier White PS4 Pro looks amazing setting beside the PS5. Both look and feel premium. I'd say the shiny plastic plates ontop of the PS5 makes it a little less premium tho but i prefer matt colors. And it would help if the PS5 didn't look like a walmart router.
I also have a launch PS5. I was lucky to buy it from the PlayStation website. Back in 2021 when PS5s were still very difficult to get, I was showing off that I’ve had my ps5 long enough that the 1 year warranty has expired lol.
@@yesitstrue6285 and that's great, I am just trying to make sense of why they decided to adopt this strategy, this late in game when other consoles like Nintendo and Xbox have been doing it for a long time now.
@@modernoptix94 False. My main gripe is when gamestop puts their fingers all over the game disc's. I have to go home and clean them off. Oils from skin on a disc is not good. No matter how clean your hands are.
The way this is packed is exactly how you receive a console replacement from their repair center. PlayStation sends you a refurbished console as opposed to your console repaired.
people failed to realize that ps4 pro is cheap because the hardware is very much outdated at the time you can easily build a pc that beat the ps4 pro for similar price now the ps5 pro had the latest hardware and tech you cannot build a pc to match the price anymore thats the biggest difference
@@RocketRenton let me guess another one of those wannabe using second hand junks? and claim its better than a product that is not yet launched? yea right.
I mean its got a manufacturer certified 1 year warranty and not just some joke of a warranty like 30 days. I'm sure if you were to get a crapshoot my chance, it'll reveal itself over the span of a year while gaming giving plenty of time for going back to Sony about it
Was it annonimously bought? They sometimes know who orders it and they send a super clean one. That being said i bought a refurbished series S from microsoft and it was the same, alnost thought it was new and it only cost 180 euros, about 190 freedom money tax included.
So has mine. However, as I get into long game sessions I do hear creaking noises coming from it from time to time. So I am a touch worried about what is going on in there and if it will lead to something.
@@jonathan__g I hear noises like that from mine and its refurbished from sony because My og ps5 literally just broke and kept turning off when I played any game, even after I cleaned it by opening it up. I hear like creaking sounds from the console. But I imagine thats fine but maybe not. There are reports of og ps5 leaking the liquid metal after a couple years of use. But I don't have space to put it horizontal to avoid that.
With all the know scrutiny of refurbished systems these days, I am sure Sony made sure they did a decent job as they knew there would be people tearing them down.
I've got the 2022 PS5 model lucky to get it in black friday deal last year. I use the stand with mine vertical. Even if sony didn't include the stand this thing would stand up pretty well on it's own!
It's crazy that the ability to play Blu-Rays has diminished so heavily as a selling point over the past 4 years. Even I have started getting more digital games than physical, nevermind the last Blu-Ray I purchased.
No idea years ago I bought a pretty cheap PS3 fat model the actual original one with back compatibility. Set the disc drive wasn't working at all so I decided to see how else it worked and for the most part the system itself was working fine. Took a gamble on opened it up and when I opened up the Blu-ray drive there were four discs in there! 3 music and one DVD -_-
My first PS5 is standing up just fine without a stand and is pretty stable. I think I have one under my other ps5 upstairs only because it’s in a spot that can much more easily be bumped into when walking in and out of the room
Would you say this refirbished console would be mostly worth it a month later? Just been looking for a cheap and like new original model. Thinking of getting one myself.
This is definitely a great alternative for someone who doesn’t want to drop $500 on a brand new Slim or $700 on the Pro. I have a Slim, and I’m personally satisfied with it. These refurbished OG models from Sony will sell really well this holiday.
The PS5 only fits my setup horizontally. The fact that the cover is part of the horizontal 'stand' on the slim model, where the cover scratches over the surface all the time, is an instant disqualifier to me. WTF Sony? How cheap can you get?
350$ for a digital PS5 is a pretty good deal considering the Xbox Series S 1TB is 350$ as well right now. Not a bad deal. I’d probably still wait to pick up an updated slim model on sale for Black Friday or something, but this is a great option for customers otherwise.
Anyone else have issues with their dual sense controllers? My 2 launch day controllers both have 15 min battery-life now, and 1 of them has aggressive drifting. I have been on the fence about buying a new one or getting repairs...
Knowing the finite lifespan of SSD and the fact it is soldered on the board I couldn't bring myself to buy a used PS5 even one with a one year warranty straight from Sony.
Thank you for the video. I was walking my cat yesterday then my dog told me about the channel and insisted that I watched it. My cat is already subscribed. My pets love this more than me but I love it too.
I am buying one of these for sure. I was immutably on board when I heard about this, but yeah I definitely am going to get one to either use as a daily driver or have it a as back up. Probably the former considering only 1 year warranty. Also, Due to space, I stand mine up.
"Think about what could fit in that slot on your PS5 or Xbox... we probably removed it." You can't tell me you didn't imagine a guy walking into GameStop with a ps2 sticking out of his pants and a worried look on his face.
Sony refurbs are actually a good choice. I own one PS3 CECHA01 factory recertified. Turns out it came with the 40nm RSX instead of the original 90nm RSX GPU chip. It's reliable and goes for a $600+
I really want a ps5 but I already have a midrange computer with pretty good specs. It'd just be a little bit more convenient to boot up and play, plus theres some exclusives I'd like to play. I'd just be spending money for the sake of spending money though.
Wish I would have taken advantage of that extra $50 they were offering to trade your PS4 in for a PS5 from PS Direct… could have had a refurb disc model for like $200
as someone who's buying another ps5 for my young kids, this is well worth the price for me. i could buy two of these for the price of the pro. and YOUNG kids. this is the move i'm making this christmas.
Lmao packaging is even better than a brand new Slim, plus having the disc drive built in without requiring an internet connection, pretty good option tbh
I don't really understand why people are so focused on the internet connection for the PS5 Slim/Pro disc drive activation... Sure it can be a problem in 15 or 20 years but I read many comments about it where people don't know what they are talking about... 🙄 It's a ONE time only connection to activate the drive and drives can be swapped from a console to another with again a ONE time activation. Your comment is lying by omission and people that don't know the subject could immagine that the internet connection has to be permanent but it's not the case. 🙄
PS4 Disc's, PS5 Disc's, Standard DVD's, Blu-Ray, 4k Ultra HD Blu-Ray. You can play 5 different types of media off the Disc Drive. It's definitely worth it for 5 extra options.
Since day 1, I've always keep my PS5 horizontally. It looks better to me, and takes up less real estate. Also, it's an ugly console. It looks like a miniaturized prototype of a new building being built in Dubai. Don't get the stand. It's not required to have a great experience.
🤷♂🤷♂😊😊 i recently picked up one from a pawn shop its one just like that a Fat big style ps5 like that has a disk drive cost me $315 best playstation 5 console i could get my hands on i love it it didnt come with the plastic stand prevous owner must of lost it but i been keeping it stand up its a beast of a machine it doesnt move so it has never fallen down loveing it will keep it till ps6 :)
I think you got a great deal on this PS5! I know that you got a really clean one, but I would personally be willing to take the risk buying one of these consoles.
I like how Sony tries to make buyers feel like shit by not giving us the original box to let us know we were too broke to get it new. They literally could have kept the original boxes for the larger launch consoles. It's not really refurbished man. They took their own launch consoles , removed the boxes and gave us a "greatest hits" version of the launch PS5 to let people know, "Yea, you missed out and you were broke". Think about it, why would millions of fat PS5s go missing and only refurbished ones be available?? So you're tellin me that millions of people returned their launch PS5s?? GTFO dude
My disc drive last one and a half years. Capacitors also get old. I appraise used consoles by losing $10 per month. A 2020 PS5 is worth about $20. You can look and see what year they was made. I would never pay $400 for a console someone has been playing with for a few years. You got ripped off if its not a 2023 model.
@@dericjames2018 When the laser goes out physical games won't work. I played physical games dailey for a year and a half. You probably own digital games and don't understand capacitors have a 1000 hour life span. Have you ever recapped a Xbox?
@sleepwalker29 Nearly 4 years they still work fine and I don't have a Xbox but I do have a PS3 Slim which is 15 years old and the disc drive still works....
@@dericjames2018 My PS3 disc drive went bad too. I owned every Playstation, and lasers go bad on everything. My first comment I was pointing out how to appraise used consoles by devalue them by $10 a month. In Texas we have Game Xchange and they offer $90 store credit for a 2020 PS5, and they can look and see what year it was made. So they can tell if you are trading in a 2023 PS5 or a 2020. They give less money for the older consoles because they have more hours on them. Then they resell them for $199. Why so cheap? They know PS5 is the new PS4 and PS5 PRO is the new PS4 PRO. So their stores have no used PS4 PRO, but they have PS4 Slims and Xbox Ones. Everyone wants the used PS4 PRO or Xbox One X with 4k. So they know the used PS5s are not going to sell when you can buy a new Xbox S for $299. So the used PS5s are $199. Meanwhile crazy people are listing broken PS5s for $399 on Ebay, and they don't sell. A used Xbox S trade in is about $50. And they sell for about $80-$120 used with or without controller.
I'd pay $100 more to get it new. If I'm buying a console I'm not buying one that has been broken already and rebuilt, especially not for $400. GTFOH. Now, if the price was $300 or $350, then I'd consider it.
GameStop has set the bar so low for refurbished systems that an actual dust free device is an astonishment.
There is worse than Gamestop
Not just GameStop but other businesses as well. Take DK Oldies as example.
@@KillJohn24 DK have a bads rap in their feburbishes?
@@mickybottoms4170Thanks to you I just remembered who.
Went to GameStop for an xbox 360 refurb back in the day, made them pull out 5 consoles before getting mine because they had so much dust and crumbs you could hear it falling through the console like a rain maker effect 😂 They were mad at me for making them get different consoles and cried the whole time.
Usually refurbished consoles from Japanese based companies are top tier. Nintendo has had a refurbish console store for decades now, and they've always been in "like new" condition. I would take one of these officially refurbished consoles any day over a used one. And if you live in state with high sales tax, these prices go a long way! The ONLY downside is availability; they have what they have.
And japanese sellers on eBay for retro consoles
Got my Wii U certified refurbished direct from Nintendo back in 2015 and, aside from the no-label box, the actual console and included accessories looked pristine..
"If it fits in there, we've had to remove it" - electronics repairers and emergency nurses
Wonder if there's a cross-over in that Venn Diagram? Survey says ... 😱
I got a refurbished digital console from PlayStation Direct and it was in like new condition. Honestly wouldn’t be able to tell it wasn’t brand new. Even the controller was not faded on the back and still felt grippy.
Sony replaced my launch console with a refurbished model a few months ago for free. It's flawless on the outside and runs great.
The PS5, for all it's faults, is a well built machine. All the materials like the metals and plastics are premium feeling. Not sure I can say that about that many other consoles, including the PS1-4.
You bought it at launch? I thought the warranty was only for a year.
@pichuy1422 it is, however the error code I called in with was deemed a "manufacturing issue" and they offered to replace. I was willing to pay for it but they said it was a "1-time authorization". I'd share a pic of the email if I could.
@@dasaiyantv8483 My Glacier White PS4 Pro looks amazing setting beside the PS5.
Both look and feel premium.
I'd say the shiny plastic plates ontop of the PS5 makes it a little less premium tho but i prefer matt colors.
And it would help if the PS5 didn't look like a walmart router.
I also have a launch PS5. I was lucky to buy it from the PlayStation website. Back in 2021 when PS5s were still very difficult to get, I was showing off that I’ve had my ps5 long enough that the 1 year warranty has expired lol.
I bought a refurb disc PS5 for my kid for Christmas. No reason to spend that much on a brand new system.
What an insult. You also act like sales don’t exist
@@jollama $500 with a game isn’t a sale it’s a bundle. I already have 3 PS5s in my house no need for a game I already own. So I’m not saving anything.
@@jollama OP posts a wholesome comment about getting his kid a system and you respond with this? Bruh
You're an awesome parent. Sucks that even this late in the console lifespan the price has only gone up...
@@yesitstrue6285 and that's great, I am just trying to make sense of why they decided to adopt this strategy, this late in game when other consoles like Nintendo and Xbox have been doing it for a long time now.
OEM refurbished electronics is the way to go; I'm happy with refurbs from Nintendo, Sony, and ThinkPad bought years ago and still running fine
This looks like a ps5 someone bought just to play through a game then they returned it back to Sony.
I have a PS5 Slim and I've never bought the vertical stand for it, I just stand it up on my desk. Haven't had any issues yet.
4:42 jesus christ John, don't grab the discs like that
Blu-ray can read through scratches and fingerprints
@@keithbrisbane7775doesn’t mean you shouldn’t care
Why do you care?
If your hands are clean it's fine
@@modernoptix94 False.
My main gripe is when gamestop puts their fingers all over the game disc's.
I have to go home and clean them off.
Oils from skin on a disc is not good.
No matter how clean your hands are.
The way this is packed is exactly how you receive a console replacement from their repair center. PlayStation sends you a refurbished console as opposed to your console repaired.
Glad to see on of these refurbishing videos again from you @Spawn Wave ! This is how I initially started to follow you way back
My Ps5 been standing without the stand since around launch and i have no issues.
people failed to realize that ps4 pro is cheap because the hardware is very much outdated at the time
you can easily build a pc that beat the ps4 pro for similar price
now the ps5 pro had the latest hardware and tech you cannot build a pc to match the price anymore
thats the biggest difference
Check out Tech YES City, Brian has already built a gaming PC that will destroy a PS5 Pro with AUS pricing.
He has just put the video out last week.
@@RocketRenton yes but that's Australia though, the market is a fifth smaller than North america
@@RocketRenton let me guess
another one of those wannabe using second hand junks?
and claim its better than a product that is not yet launched? yea right.
this is also (sadly) because of how damn expensive PC GPUs has gotten
@@Windows98R the reality is gpu price only got worse in different countries compare to USA msrp while PS5 is very close to msrp at my area lol.
If I had the money I'd actually consider doing it.
Yea the new models don't need a stand which is why they don't put in the box anymore. The new stands are more for cosmetic
Of course you did John, of course you did. Can’t wait for your PS Pro teardown.
I mean its got a manufacturer certified 1 year warranty and not just some joke of a warranty like 30 days. I'm sure if you were to get a crapshoot my chance, it'll reveal itself over the span of a year while gaming giving plenty of time for going back to Sony about it
Was it annonimously bought? They sometimes know who orders it and they send a super clean one. That being said i bought a refurbished series S from microsoft and it was the same, alnost thought it was new and it only cost 180 euros, about 190 freedom money tax included.
Yeah I bought it with a different email account for PSN
I did used the regular ps5 stand horizontal but after a year i moved it back to vertical and the stand burned an imprint on the side of my ps5 lol
my ps5 has been standing up since launch day without a stand perectly, not a fall or scratch on it.
So has mine. However, as I get into long game sessions I do hear creaking noises coming from it from time to time. So I am a touch worried about what is going on in there and if it will lead to something.
@@jonathan__g I hear noises like that from mine and its refurbished from sony because My og ps5 literally just broke and kept turning off when I played any game, even after I cleaned it by opening it up. I hear like creaking sounds from the console. But I imagine thats fine but maybe not. There are reports of og ps5 leaking the liquid metal after a couple years of use. But I don't have space to put it horizontal to avoid that.
@@jonathan__gbro same there’s always some loud knock or something loud coming from it sometimes at random like a plastic creak or something
@@jonathan__gI hear that on mine too since launch. Its the plastic covers moving around from the heat, should be okay
@@jonathan__g yeah i hear that too, think it's the plastic creaking from heat but no issues here since launch so i guess it's fine.
With all the know scrutiny of refurbished systems these days, I am sure Sony made sure they did a decent job as they knew there would be people tearing them down.
Do you think the original model is better than the revised model?
Haha, the new disc drive is a sign in. It's a given the original is better.
@@NetflixForeign wasn’t talking about the slim model
Got a phat ps5 but i don't see any reason why the slim would be worse.
Did you guys watch the video? I’m talking about the revised model not the slim model
Pro just shipped this morning, I’ll let you know
I also bought a refurbished some weeks ago. No refurbished sticker and scratch free and with foil covered black glossy front
I've got the 2022 PS5 model lucky to get it in black friday deal last year. I use the stand with mine vertical. Even if sony didn't include the stand this thing would stand up pretty well on it's own!
Thanks for the insight Jon
My wife has been wanting a PS5 for years we’ve thought about going refurbished
It's crazy that the ability to play Blu-Rays has diminished so heavily as a selling point over the past 4 years. Even I have started getting more digital games than physical, nevermind the last Blu-Ray I purchased.
Some people are weird, why would you stick in another disc if the one is stuck?
Very small children, maybe
No idea years ago I bought a pretty cheap PS3 fat model the actual original one with back compatibility. Set the disc drive wasn't working at all so I decided to see how else it worked and for the most part the system itself was working fine.
Took a gamble on opened it up and when I opened up the Blu-ray drive there were four discs in there! 3 music and one DVD -_-
@@Planag7 You discovered free stuff, that’s a bonus.
@@Planag7 Who was the start ass who came up with this marvelous plan
My first PS5 is standing up just fine without a stand and is pretty stable. I think I have one under my other ps5 upstairs only because it’s in a spot that can much more easily be bumped into when walking in and out of the room
Would you say this refirbished console would be mostly worth it a month later? Just been looking for a cheap and like new original model. Thinking of getting one myself.
This is definitely a great alternative for someone who doesn’t want to drop $500 on a brand new Slim or $700 on the Pro.
I have a Slim, and I’m personally satisfied with it.
These refurbished OG models from Sony will sell really well this holiday.
The PS5 only fits my setup horizontally. The fact that the cover is part of the horizontal 'stand' on the slim model, where the cover scratches over the surface all the time, is an instant disqualifier to me. WTF Sony? How cheap can you get?
350$ for a digital PS5 is a pretty good deal considering the Xbox Series S 1TB is 350$ as well right now. Not a bad deal. I’d probably still wait to pick up an updated slim model on sale for Black Friday or something, but this is a great option for customers otherwise.
I had so many problems with refurbished 360s after the red ring, that Microsoft eventually just gave me a brand new one for free.
Anyone else have issues with their dual sense controllers? My 2 launch day controllers both have 15 min battery-life now, and 1 of them has aggressive drifting. I have been on the fence about buying a new one or getting repairs...
Knowing the finite lifespan of SSD and the fact it is soldered on the board I couldn't bring myself to buy a used PS5 even one with a one year warranty straight from Sony.
I've had my PS5 standing vertical without using the stand since launch. Never had an issue.
I have a PS5 slim and it's set up vertically without a stand. Haven't had any issues so far.
1 year warranty is fantastic
Thank you for the video. I was walking my cat yesterday then my dog told me about the channel and insisted that I watched it. My cat is already subscribed. My pets love this more than me but I love it too.
How long did it take to ship to you once you order it because I just ordered mine and wanted to know
You pulled the *secret rare* of the refurbished PS5 consoles. Definitely luck of the draw!
I would never let a system vertically without a stand. I even bough a PS2 horizontal stand back in the day 😅
I’ve had the ps5 laying on its side since day 1. 0 issues. The pro will arrive in another day or two and will do the same thing.
we sell some at work and often take back some that don't work.....
qi thought the sstand was just for laying it down, i have been using it without the stand for years, having it stand up.
Good stuff Jon(SW).
This is defo a good Option for people trying too get a PS5 for Xmas but also save afew pennies aswell.
I am buying one of these for sure. I was immutably on board when I heard about this, but yeah I definitely am going to get one to either use as a daily driver or have it a as back up. Probably the former considering only 1 year warranty. Also, Due to space, I stand mine up.
"Think about what could fit in that slot on your PS5 or Xbox... we probably removed it."
You can't tell me you didn't imagine a guy walking into GameStop with a ps2 sticking out of his pants and a worried look on his face.
I had mine standing for about a year, but now it's lying down due to space in the TV stand.
That was almost suspiciously clean, barring the disc drive.
Sony refurbs are actually a good choice. I own one PS3 CECHA01 factory recertified. Turns out it came with the 40nm RSX instead of the original 90nm RSX GPU chip. It's reliable and goes for a $600+
I love how you had to jab at Sony with the 8k logo😂
What was the firmware out of the box
They gave jacob r a disc model stand for the digital console lol😂
I have two cats... mine is, has always been and will always be on its side.
I wonder if these refurbished PS5s were used during EVO.
I really want a ps5 but I already have a midrange computer with pretty good specs. It'd just be a little bit more convenient to boot up and play, plus theres some exclusives I'd like to play. I'd just be spending money for the sake of spending money though.
Yeah but you're losing out on the ps4 backlog
Wish I would have taken advantage of that extra $50 they were offering to trade your PS4 in for a PS5 from PS Direct… could have had a refurb disc model for like $200
as someone who's buying another ps5 for my young kids, this is well worth the price for me. i could buy two of these for the price of the pro. and YOUNG kids. this is the move i'm making this christmas.
At LEAST it is the baked in disc drive, NOT attached. No sign in bs to activate the drive, that makes it a rental. No thanks.
What firmware was it on?
Lmao packaging is even better than a brand new Slim, plus having the disc drive built in without requiring an internet connection, pretty good option tbh
I don't really understand why people are so focused on the internet connection for the PS5 Slim/Pro disc drive activation... Sure it can be a problem in 15 or 20 years but I read many comments about it where people don't know what they are talking about... 🙄 It's a ONE time only connection to activate the drive and drives can be swapped from a console to another with again a ONE time activation. Your comment is lying by omission and people that don't know the subject could immagine that the internet connection has to be permanent but it's not the case. 🙄
My son keeps trying but so far nothing horrible has happened to my disc drives.
PS4 Disc's, PS5 Disc's, Standard DVD's, Blu-Ray, 4k Ultra HD Blu-Ray.
You can play 5 different types of media off the Disc Drive.
It's definitely worth it for 5 extra options.
Manufacturers Refurbs are the only ones I will buy. Most are ones that failed the final test and we're repaired.
We stand with you Coffee! Never back down Truthseeker!
Jacob r bought the digital version and it was the disc drive version stand that was in the box.
I got one too nothing wrong with mine, no scratches looks brand new
I have my ps5 slim standing up without a stand bottom heavy enough
The stand is just for added security for people who don’t take care of their things as well as you
Since day 1, I've always keep my PS5 horizontally. It looks better to me, and takes up less real estate. Also, it's an ugly console. It looks like a miniaturized prototype of a new building being built in Dubai. Don't get the stand. It's not required to have a great experience.
I have my PS5 slim vertical with no stand. No issues at all, very secure.
🤷♂🤷♂😊😊 i recently picked up one from a pawn shop its one just like that a Fat big style ps5 like that has a disk drive cost me $315 best playstation 5 console i could get my hands on i love it it didnt come with the plastic stand prevous owner must of lost it but i been keeping it stand up its a beast of a machine it doesnt move so it has never fallen down loveing it will keep it till ps6 :)
The boxing is nice 🙂Nothing you see every day on a collectors shelf.
I think you got a great deal on this PS5! I know that you got a really clean one, but I would personally be willing to take the risk buying one of these consoles.
From Sony you know its not gonna be fucked up especially with 1y warranty
I still have my day 1 console. But refurbished from Sony of course first. If it's this price it's a steal. These systems are reliable.
I like how Sony tries to make buyers feel like shit by not giving us the original box to let us know we were too broke to get it new. They literally could have kept the original boxes for the larger launch consoles. It's not really refurbished man. They took their own launch consoles , removed the boxes and gave us a "greatest hits" version of the launch PS5 to let people know, "Yea, you missed out and you were broke". Think about it, why would millions of fat PS5s go missing and only refurbished ones be available?? So you're tellin me that millions of people returned their launch PS5s?? GTFO dude
I always use my stand. I even travel with it.
I've got my PS5 standing next to my PS4 which is standing next to my PS3 which is also standing
I use the stand because I have it, but there's really no need for it, I have friends that don't use it.
Hopefully it’s not a DKOldies situation and it was only this clean because they knew you were reviewing it.
My disc drive last one and a half years. Capacitors also get old. I appraise used consoles by losing $10 per month. A 2020 PS5 is worth about $20. You can look and see what year they was made. I would never pay $400 for a console someone has been playing with for a few years. You got ripped off if its not a 2023 model.
My day 1 PS5 still works works and in like new condition still since I keep it clean and dust it daily...
@@dericjames2018 When the laser goes out physical games won't work. I played physical games dailey for a year and a half. You probably own digital games and don't understand capacitors have a 1000 hour life span. Have you ever recapped a Xbox?
@sleepwalker29 Nearly 4 years they still work fine and I don't have a Xbox but I do have a PS3 Slim which is 15 years old and the disc drive still works....
@@dericjames2018 My PS3 disc drive went bad too. I owned every Playstation, and lasers go bad on everything. My first comment I was pointing out how to appraise used consoles by devalue them by $10 a month. In Texas we have Game Xchange and they offer $90 store credit for a 2020 PS5, and they can look and see what year it was made. So they can tell if you are trading in a 2023 PS5 or a 2020. They give less money for the older consoles because they have more hours on them. Then they resell them for $199. Why so cheap? They know PS5 is the new PS4 and PS5 PRO is the new PS4 PRO. So their stores have no used PS4 PRO, but they have PS4 Slims and Xbox Ones. Everyone wants the used PS4 PRO or Xbox One X with 4k. So they know the used PS5s are not going to sell when you can buy a new Xbox S for $299. So the used PS5s are $199. Meanwhile crazy people are listing broken PS5s for $399 on Ebay, and they don't sell. A used Xbox S trade in is about $50. And they sell for about $80-$120 used with or without controller.
Always using my ps5 horizontal with the stand.
hi Spawn Wave
Refurbished... broken and repaired. It's not even 5yrs old and they are failing.
Xbox is made by the same outsource company, Foxconn
The PS5 stand is purely cosmetic. I’ve used my PS5 without the stand for 4 years now and is working fine.
I got the disk version refurbished last week for 400
Is it brand new ?
Like the refrubished version
probably the best price option for people who want a PS5 especially everyone who wants GTA6
The ps5 has a fat ass you don't need a stand
My ps5 mainly collects dust. I would have def waited and bought refurbished at this price point but mine was a gift. Meh.
I'd pay $100 more to get it new. If I'm buying a console I'm not buying one that has been broken already and rebuilt, especially not for $400. GTFOH.
Now, if the price was $300 or $350, then I'd consider it.
Was thinking of getting a refurbished PS5 No disk from Sony for my wife. Too cheap not to consider 🤷🏻♂️
You can literally just do it yourself.... it's just cleaning dust away that's it...
mine is vertical with no stand have no issues not sure y it even exists
The original stand was necessary to place it horizontally but also worked vertically.
Bought my kid a bundle slim no stand hold still perfectly fine tbh
Now that's a price id pay. But i still need a little more than that
A bnib one isnt even worth it. Got mine sealed half price on fb and kijiji lol
Never get from ev games..corrupt af
My PS5 lives horizontally under my secondary monitor. I’m a pc guy.
$400 for a used console is kinda crazy
might be an option for me once i save up some money.