Sony is offering up to $400 in cash for unused PS5 consoles in the US — not store credit, not vouchers, but direct bank deposits, via Back Market, ahead of the GTA 6 launch. The offer appeared as an in-app notification on November 2, 2026, and targets owners who no longer use their original PS5, possibly because they’ve upgraded to the PS5 Pro or let the console sit idle.

It’s not a blanket deal: the $400 figure reflects previous quotes from Back Market for a standard PS5 (not Digital Edition) in Grade 0 condition, meaning flawless, fully functional, with at least two controllers included. Actual payouts will vary based on model, storage (825GB vs 1TB), physical condition, and accessories.

Quotes used for the $400 estimate were generated between August 23 and September 22, 2026. No Indian pricing, availability, or regional rollout has been confirmed. Sony hasn’t announced a parallel program for India, and Back Market’s trade-in portal currently lists only US addresses. The move mirrors Microsoft’s recent $375 trade-in push for Xbox Series X|S units at Best Buy, both timed just weeks before GTA 6’s console-only release.

There is no PC version announced. No official Indian price or launch window for GTA 6 has been shared by Rockstar or Sony. The game remains scheduled for console release first, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with no date beyond ‘2026’ confirmed. The trade-in program is live now for eligible US users through Back Market’s platform, and payouts are processed directly to bank accounts.