It’s no secret that games in this newfangled era are steep. Like PS5, Xbox Series X | S or on a computer can restore you quite a penny. What if you rented your console instead? Well, if you are a Sony fan living in Great Britain, you can do it.
Over PlayStation siteYou can now rent a PS5 every monthIGHT. There are several options to choose from, regardless of whether you want to rent a Pro console for 36 months or a digital edition for one year.
The cheapest I see is the digital edition of PlayStation 5, which starts from £ 10.99 per month (for comparison, Spotify Premium is £ 11.99, and the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is £ 14.99). This assumes a 36-month rental, and the price will be more if you choose a shorter lease or you just want it on the basis of throwing ($ 21.95).
Is it cheaper than buying PS5?
It’s not just consoles. PlayStation will also allow you to rent accessories such as the Edge Poelseens controller and the VR2 headphone set. You can even rent a PlayStation portal. But is it all worth?
Let’s say you decide on the cheapest option in terms of full console. At £ 10.99 per month in a period of 36 months you will pay a total of $ 395.64. To buy PS5 Digital Edition Slim direct from Sony It would mean 389 pounds, so renting is not as steep than just buying. This is just the question of whether you can commit to monthly payments for the next three years.
But even then it is possible to cancel the order/lease, although of course there are some provisions. According to FAQThere is a free cancellation of PS5, if you do it during the first 14 days. Then you can continue to withdraw from the contract, but “the fee for early cancellation may apply if you cancel 18 months”, so this is something that should be taken into account. Read by Raylo conditions (and also the rest of the FAQ) if you decide to rent a console or accessory.
