This page provides guidance on how to buy a refurbished PlayStation, a route which can often provide excellent value for money. For example currently a refurbished PS2 can be bought for less than $60.

• PlayStation has remained a favorite for some although the oriignal model is no longer being manufactured. If you would like to purchase either the original or the later PS2 or PS3 models, one option is to buy a refurbished one.

• Before purchasing a refurbished PlayStation, make sure you know what the term means.

1. Refurbished products are not the same as used ones.
2. They were usually returned to the seller within the period of the return policy, which is often 30 days. If used, it was usually for a short period of time.
3. Some returned products were never used and were returned because of minor defects, a change of mind, or a variety of other reasons.
4. Others were never sold, but might have been on display in the store or became refurbished for other reasons.
5. Refurbished products are often, but not always, in better quality than used ones.

• A common way to purchase a refurbished PlayStation is online. There are a variety of online stores that sell refurbished PlayStations and the quality of the product you receive will vary.

1. Try to buy a product that has some sort of return policy.
2. Make sure you buy the product from a reputable site.
3. Auction sites such as eBay and Amazon offer you the option of bidding on a PlayStation or purchasing one for a set price.
4. Regardless of the option, read the reviews of the seller to evaluate his or her credibility.
5. There are several online stores that specialize in selling refurbished video games.

• Although the easiest way to find a refurbished PlayStation online, they can also occasionally be found at outlets and other similar retailers.

1. Buying the game in person allows you to look for any visible damages or defects.
2. Try to buy it from a retailer that has some sort of return policy.