Sony is sending notifications to PS5 owners in the United States, inviting them to sell their console if it is no longer in use. The trade-in program offers up to $400 for a standard PS5 bundled with two DualSense controllers, with the final amount determined by the equipment’s condition. The program is managed by Sony partner Back Market.
Microsoft has recently taken a similar approach, emailing Xbox Series X|S owners with an offer to sell consoles they no longer use.
The campaigns are intended to bring inactive hardware back into circulation. According to the information provided, companies can earn revenue when second-hand console buyers later purchase subscriptions and digital games within their ecosystems.
Sources: Eurogamer Portugal.