Sony is contacting some PlayStation users to encourage them to sell or trade in their PS5 through a platform that buys and sells electronic devices. Reports of the emails have emerged in both Spain and the United States, and Sony has an official page where customers can check the estimated value of their console.
In the United States, the email mentions a payment of $400 for a PS5 bundled with two or more controllers. The amount can vary depending on the model, condition, accessories and storage capacity. The available information does not specify a fixed euro payout for Spanish users.
The move follows a similar initiative from Xbox, which encouraged Xbox Series owners to sell their consoles through a participating retail chain. Both companies appear to be seeking to put more consoles into circulation for people looking to buy one at a lower price.
The article notes that current PS5 prices are €599.99 for the 825 GB Digital Edition and €649.99 for the disc-drive model with 1 TB of storage. It also says manufacturers have an incentive to make consoles available to players who want to buy games, rather than leave unused systems sitting at home.
Sources: Vandal.