Recently, the head of OpenAI stated that it is a shame so much memory sits in users' computers while being used only 5% of the time. It seems Sony may have a similar view of PlayStation 5 consoles that people have purchased but do not use regularly (read: they are not buying tons of games for them).
According to reports from US users on ResetEra, some have started receiving offers from Sony to buy back their PS5 consoles through the official PlayStation app. Sony is reportedly offering up to $400 for a standard PS5 with two or more controllers in good condition.
The authenticity of these messages has not yet been verified, but it would not be surprising if something like this were actually happening. Sony, like everyone else, has also been affected by the global memory shortage. Manufacturing new PlayStation 5 consoles becomes more expensive when resources are limited, and under such circumstances, buying back existing consoles at a lower price could be beneficial for both Sony and those who no longer plan to use their consoles.
Buying back used consoles is not an unusual practice in the US and other markets. However, used consoles are typically purchased by individual retailers such as GameStop rather than the console manufacturers themselves. Still, the current situation apparently means that PlayStation 5 consoles gathering dust in players' homes could be a problem for Sony.
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