Grand Theft Auto VI is just three months away, and gamers seeking to upgrade their consoles for the highly anticipated release can now secure a PlayStation 5 at a significantly reduced price. The latest installment from Rockstar Games is scheduled to launch on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Refurbished Console Deals from musicMagpie
For those who have yet to acquire a next-gen console, musicMagpie offers a cost-effective alternative to retail prices. While PlayStation Direct charges £519.99 for the PS5 Slim and £448.50 for the Xbox Series X, musicMagpie customers can purchase a 'pristine' PS5 for £100 less. The site stocks a range of refurbished consoles suitable for playing GTA VI, including the PS5 Slim Digital Edition with 825GB of storage, priced at £419.99. This undercuts PlayStation by £100 and beats Amazon's price of £507.77.
Customers can also opt for the 1TB version of the PS5 Slim Digital Edition for £429.99, a mere £10 increase over the base model. Both options are digital-only, lacking a disc drive. However, Rockstar has confirmed that GTA VI will be a digital-only game, with physical copies containing only a download code, rendering the disc-based PS5 Slim Disc Edition unnecessary for the game.
Xbox Deals and Subscription Options
Xbox players can also upgrade affordably. The Xbox Series S, a more budget-friendly version of Microsoft's flagship console, costs £249.99 at musicMagpie, beating Amazon's discounted price of £289.99 (originally £299.99). For those seeking the full 4K experience, a 'pristine' Xbox Series X is available for £459.99.
MusicMagpie does not offer the PS5 Pro, the most powerful PlayStation console to date, which features enhanced graphics, ray tracing, and 2TB of storage. Sony recently increased its price to £789.99. Alternatively, Raylo provides the PS5 Pro on a monthly subscription, starting at £18.95 per month over 36 months. Shorter-term options include a rolling monthly contract at £43.99, which can be cancelled anytime, though the console must be returned upon cancellation.
Customer Reviews and Trustpilot Rating
MusicMagpie has garnered over 350,000 reviews on Trustpilot, earning an average rating of 4.5 stars. One five-star reviewer stated, 'I bought a used ‘pristine’ PS5 and I’m skeptical of such subjective descriptions. However, with the PS5 I received I can say unequivocally that everything – but notably the console and DualSense controller – do look pristine to the point of being new. It was also very well packaged in a sturdy, rigid, air-bubble container.' Another customer commented, 'Great. Got a PS5, works perfectly and looks amazing,' though they noted delivery took longer than expected. A third reviewer praised the 'quick delivery, fair price, a very good package and excellent condition.'
