Sony has introduced its PlayStation 5 rental service in the UK, allowing temporary leases on consoles and accessories like the PSVR2.
The PlayStation 5 is a pricey piece of hardware, starting at £389.99 for the digital edition without a disc drive. The more powerful PS5 Pro is even costlier at £700, possibly impacting its sales in the US.
To address the affordability issue, Sony now offers a rental service in the UK. The service covers all PlayStation 5 models, including the PS5 Pro.
How to rent a PlayStation 5 in the UK
The rental service is available on the PlayStation Direct website, offering various rental options. The digital-only PlayStation 5, with a single controller, costs £10.99 per month for a 36-month rental, totaling £395.64.
Other rental options include 24-month and 12-month plans, as well as a single month rental at different prices. The service also includes leases for the PlayStation Portal handheld and PlayStation VR2 headset.
How much is the new PlayStation rental service in the UK?
The rental service offers different items for lease, with prices for a 36-month period. Prices range from £10.99 per month for the digital edition to £19.99 per month for the PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call Of The Mountain bundle.
The service, launched in Japan, has seen great success and high demand, especially with the release of popular games like Monster Hunter Wilds. Sony’s move to offer rentals caters to a wider audience and may impact console sales positively.
While customers have to buy games separately, the rental service is ideal for players who enjoy single-player titles without long-term commitments.
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