Sony's US PlayStation Direct refurbished PS5 bundle cuts second DualSense to $19, report says

Notebookcheck reports that Sony's PlayStation Direct US store is offering a $40 checkout discount when a certified refurbished PS5 is bought with a certified refurbished DualSense controller, bringing the second controller to $19. The outlet reports the discount applies only on PlayStation Direct's US store and is labeled a limited-time offer with no end date listed on the product page.

The report lists the refurbished PS5 Digital Edition (slim model) at $499 and the refurbished disc version at $549, with refurbished DualSense controllers at $59 in several colors and $64 for metallic finishes. Pairing a $59 refurbished DualSense with a console is reported to total $518 for the Digital Edition and $568 for the disc model after the discount; metallic finishes raise those totals.

Notebookcheck also reports that Sony says certified refurbished products are fully tested to the same functional standards as new PlayStation hardware, carry a 12-month manufacturer's warranty, and may show minor cosmetic imperfections. Online multiplayer still requires a paid PlayStation Plus subscription, according to the report.