If you would like to buy a Sony PlayStation, but don't want to pay full price, consider buying a refurbished console. Refurbished products tend to be of better quality than used ones but cheaper than new ones. This page provides information on how to buy a refurbished PlayStation. The original PlayStation launched in 1995 and is no longer manufactured. It was replaced by the PlayStation 2 and now the PlayStation 3.

• 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. Check out video game stores such as GameStop to find used Playstations for sale.http://www.gamestop.com/

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.