{
  "id": 3987823,
  "title": "Buying a Refurbished PS5 Is Your Best Bet for a More Affordable Way to Play GTA 6 This November",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/buying-a-refurbished-ps5-is-your-best-bet-for-a-more-affordable-way",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-28T14:52:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/ps5-refurbished-affordable-gta-6-console"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "If you're contemplating whether the price of a new PS5 is worth $600 or more for playing GTA 6 this November, consider exploring refurbished consoles before making any hasty decisions. The current pricing for the PS5 Digital Edition is $599.99, while the disc-drive model retails for $649.99, and the PS5 Pro costs an exorbitant $899.99. This is a significant investment if GTA 6 is the driving factor for your upgrade. Fortunately, a reputable refurbished console can substantially reduce the cost without having to wait for a potential price cut during Black Friday.\n\nSony's PlayStation Direct offers certified refurbished PS5 consoles, which are currently priced at $549. This is $100 less than a brand-new PS5 Digital Edition, and you receive the updated slimline design with 1TB of storage. If you're primarily buying a console for GTA 6, this is a highly attractive offer. Furthermore, Sony's recertification process ensures that each refurbished product functions like new, with full testing meeting the same standards as new PlayStation products.\n\nAlternatively, Best Buy has a refurbished PS5 for $539.99, which includes a disc drive. Although this model is older (2020), it offers a more affordable option compared to PlayStation Direct's slimline design. Best Buy is also offering a $50 reward certificate when purchasing GTA 6 alongside an eligible PS5 or Xbox console, effectively lowering the price further. However, be aware that this reward certificate is essentially Best Buy credit rather than cash, requiring an initial expenditure.\n\nConsidering the future of physical games, Sony announced that they will no longer produce physical game discs for new PlayStation releases starting January 2028. This development suggests that physical games may become less central to the PlayStation ecosystem, though they won't disappear entirely. If you're starting with a clean slate and GTA 6 is the primary game you intend to purchase, opt for the refurbished PS5 Digital Edition from PlayStation Direct to save an additional $50 on this model.",
  "summary": "Looking for a more affordable way to play GTA 6 this November? Here is why buying a certified refurbished PS5 is your best bet to save money on hardware right now.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}