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Sony offers refurbished PS5 bundle with second DualSense for as little as $18 extra

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Sony is selling refurbished PS5 consoles at $100 off, with digital and disc editions priced at $499 and $549 respectively, each carrying a one-year warranty. Buyers can add a refurbished DualSense controller for $40 off its normal price, bringing a white controller's added cost to $18 and pricier colors like sterling silver to $23. The refurbished consoles also come with a 1TB SSD, more storage than the 825GB built into new digital edition consoles sold at retail.

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The promotion arrives as demand for PS5 consoles rises ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI's November 19th launch, suggesting Sony may be aiming to capture buyers who want a second controller for multiplayer households without paying full retail price. The bundled storage upgrade could also make refurbished units more appealing than new retail digital editions for shoppers prioritizing built-in space.

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Sony PS5 DualSense Controller — If you're grabbing a refurbished PS5 ahead of GTA VI, a second DualSense is the easiest way to turn it into a two-player setup. It's the same controller Sony ships with new consoles, giving you reliable haptic feedback and adaptive triggers for co-op sessions.”,

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Source: theverge.com — Cameron Faulkner, 2026-10-22

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