PlayStation has begun pushing PS5 trade-in notifications to some users via the PS App. Clicking the notification takes users to a trade-in information page related to Back Market, though not all users can see this prompt.
The notification indicates that a standard launch-model PS5 in "flawless" condition, including at least one controller, could receive an offer of up to $400. The original author entered the same details on Back Market and received a valuation of $412, slightly higher than the amount mentioned in the notification.
Eligible PS5 Pro consoles with a controller could receive offers of up to $750. PlayStation has not yet officially clarified who is being notified or the purpose of the campaign; the claim that the message primarily targets long-inactive PS5 users is merely speculation by the original author.
The original article also linked this initiative to the upcoming release of GTA 6, changes in current PS5 pricing, and memory shortages, but these causal relationships have not been confirmed by officials. Specific trade-in valuations will still depend on the console model, condition, accessories, and the platform's current rules.