I haven’t played games in over 18 years but recently looking to return to console gaming. So I’m quite disconnected from the market dynamic.
Looking on FB marketplace for a cracker second hand deal and every second hand console is priced so high, with a minimal discount from retail pricing. Absolutely no deals around me.
What’s the go? Are people really buying second hand with no warranty for $50 off full retail? Anyone successfully negotiated a big discount?
I’ll check it out. Do they give a warranty?
They do, though I just looked and they are barely cheaper than new, normally their used stuff is reasonably priced.
You just missed out on the largest sale of past 6 months being christmas/boxing day. If you want to buy second hand have a price in mind and offer the people on fb marketplace - as long as it is not ridiculously low they might accept it or negotiate.
Fair enough.
Do you think there will be another sale anytime soon? I’m after a PS5 Pro? I find that you can buy them new for 1190 or second hand for 1100. I guess price is subject to the buyer and seller but I feel like if I’m buying with no warranty it’s only worth 800 in good condition. Do you think I’m being unreasonable?
The PS5 Pro was only released two or so months ago. Every single console should be within warranty and you should be able to get a receipt for it. It's also considered a premium product with few sales, so $100 discount seems very reasonable.
If you want a proper discount you should probably look for the PS5 as that is closer to 5 years old now.
Only you can make the decision, but the PS5 will play all games, the Pro just makes them look a tiny bit better but probably not noticeable for most people.
If you’re after a pro, you’ve got diddly squat of getting a discount. Anyone who’s selling is either a scalper, scammer, or someone who regrets it and wants to recoup as much money as they can.
Could get a PS5 Pro, if it'll be 18 years before you upgrade it again.
What do you mean? Sorry I can’t read between the lines as I’m not versed in the technicals
Don’t buy a used console. Far too many scams, defective or banned units being flogged and no warranty/consumer guarantee is a big no-no.
Fair enough … makes sense. Warranty is a biggie.
Considering you haven't gamed for 18 years, do you really need the Pro or are you being pulled in by the marketing they've used? Save yourself $500 and buy the standard version.
True. But aren’t the graphics better on pro?
I’m buying it specifically for GT7 with a sim setup. Nothing else. I tried a friend’s and he has pro, so I was just going to buy everything he has.
I've been dreaming of buying a pro for GT7 to help with the pop-in of textures and car model detail in when playing in VR.
I mean they’re probably slightly better, but at the same time is it $500 better? Once upon a time the PlayStation 3 had the best ever graphics. If you constantly need the best of everything you’re going to go broke. Personally I’d go with the standard PS5 and then in 5 years upgrade to the 6 if you feel it necessary.
Absolutely wrong here. GT7 is immensely improved on the Pro. If someone is going to play specifically GT7 then the Pro will be well worth it. I know because I do exactly that.
Plenty of cheap PS5s on Facebook marketplace. Just have to pay $50 deposit to secure the item…
Plenty of dreamers that's why….
Ended up just buying a PS5 standard
Buy used from eb games?