PlayStation Owners Urged to Send in Old Consoles This Week

If you’re yet to upgrade to a PlayStation 5 console, now might be the ideal time to.

Well, I say that, but insiders claim that the PlayStation 6 is set to arrive in late 2027. You may want to wait and save up for that instead.

If you’re simply itching though to get your hands on titles like Astro Bot, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and The Last of Us Part I, you could take advantage of this offer.

PlayStation 4 owners can currently get up to £150 off a PlayStation 5 console by trading in directly with PlayStation in partnership with BackMarket.

You Only Have Until 31 March To Make Use Of This Trade-In Offer

As for how this works, a PlayStation 4 Pro in good condition holds a value of £100 with BackMarket offering a £50 ‘Trade-Up Voucher’ for those looking to upgrade as opposed to just trade in.

That’s how you nab £150 off a PlayStation 5. A PS5 Digital costs £429, so with the discount, it would set you back just £279.

It’s totally free to ship in your device.

Of course, that example valuation is for a PlayStation 4 Pro, so what’s offered will vary depending on the type and condition of your console.

You’ll be able to get a value though before shipping your console in.

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As for what you can trade in for, you aren’t limited to a certain PS5. You can opt for a PlayStation 5 Pro, base model, or one bundled with an additional DualSense.

You can also trade in your PS4 for a PSVR2 if you really want to, although I doubt that’s going to be the most popular choice.

If this is of interest, simply head over to PlayStation Direct where you can begin your trade-in.

You don’t have too long left to make use of this offer. The last day for voucher redemptions is on 31 March at 11.59pm GMT and yes, this offer is only open to residents of the United Kingdom.

Having a peruse of the terms and conditions adds that the £100 PlayStation 4 Pro estimate is based on “a functional PS4 Pro, with two controllers, 1000 GB, in good condition as of 01/01/25. Trade-in value changes regularly and depends on factors such as console model, condition, storage capacity, and more”.

There may be more lucrative ways of ridding yourself of your old console, but I suppose this process offers a simple and seamless option, and that’s always a major selling point.