The PS5 Digital Edition is the disc-free version of the console. There is no disc drive, so you buy and download everything through the PlayStation Store, which usually makes it the cheaper way into PS5 gaming. If you already buy your games digitally, it does everything you need for less. If you still buy physical discs, take a look at the refurbished PS5 Disc Edition instead.
Every refurbished PS5 Digital Edition we list has been tested and graded by our team, so you know exactly what you are getting before it turns up. Take a look at what is in stock below.
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The Digital Edition and the Disc Edition are the same console under the hood. The only real difference is the disc drive, which the digital model leaves out. That keeps the price down and suits anyone who is happy downloading games rather than buying them on disc. The trade-off is that you cannot play physical games, second hand discs or Blu-rays on it, so it comes down to how you like to buy your games.
Each console is fully tested, cleaned and graded before it goes on sale. You will see the grade on every listing, from A+ Pristine down through A Excellent, B Good and C Grade, so you can decide how much cosmetic wear you are happy with and pay accordingly. A lower grade performs exactly like a top one, it just carries a few more marks from its previous life.
If you want to see both editions side by side, our refurbished PS5 page has the lot, and the refurbished PlayStation hub takes you back to the full lineup, including the older refurbished PS4 consoles.
Buying refurbished rather than new saves you a fair bit against a boxed console and keeps a good machine in use rather than gathering dust. The Digital Edition is often the best value route into PS5, so it is a sensible pick if you are watching the budget.
The Digital Edition has no disc drive, so you download every game through the PlayStation Store. The PS5 Disc Edition adds a drive for physical games and Blu-ray discs. The consoles are otherwise the same, so the choice comes down to whether you want to use discs and the price difference between the two.
No, the Digital Edition cannot read discs of any kind. It is backward compatible with the large majority of PS4 games, but only the digital versions you download. If you own physical PS4 or PS5 discs you want to keep using, the Disc Edition is the better fit.
Leaving out the disc drive brings the price down, which is why the Digital Edition is usually the most affordable way into PS5. You get the same performance and the same games library through downloads, you just lose the option to use discs.
Each console is graded so there are no surprises. A+ Pristine looks close to new, A Excellent has very light wear, B Good shows some visible marks, and C Grade carries more noticeable signs of use. Whichever grade you choose, the console has been fully tested and works the same. The grade only reflects how it looks.
Yes, every console is covered by our warranty and returns are straightforward if anything is not right. The exact cover is confirmed at checkout.
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