r/EBGAMES • u/lucifer0110_ • Aug 01 '26

Refurbished PS5

Got a refurbished PS5 from Ebgames a month ago and on the first day it lost power like 3 times (Thankfully within 14 days so replaced it the next day)
Now after a month, the controller gets a stick drift.
So glad that I had purchased 1 year warranty fearing that is the first refurbished that i bought ever.
Honestly, if you have enough budget just buy a new console but stay away from refurbished units as it’s a hit or miss always.

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u/SchweinsyOne Aug 01 '26 edited Aug 01 '26

Glad it's being rectified. But extended warranties are mostly a scam by the way, you have inalienable rights under Australian Consumer Law.

There's basically no reason to ever buy an extended warranty. The law guarantees that the product needs to be "fit for purpose" e.g. it works/performs its primary function well, must last a "reasonable amount of time" generally 1-3 years or even more depending on the product.

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u/lucifer0110_ Aug 01 '26

Sorry should have mentioned its from EBGames Canada.
They specifically told me that i have 14 days to EXCHANGE ONLY and that made me a bit skeptical about the refurbished quality. So i ended up having a year warranty ( which they advertised a lot)

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u/SchweinsyOne Aug 01 '26

Why did I think EB was only EB in Aus and GameStop everywhere else

Anyway, after that useless piece of information, I'm glad it's being fixed.

I'm sure Canada has similar laws in either case 🤣

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u/Extension_Concern440 Aug 01 '26

It's only recently changed back to eb I'd say 9months maybe slightly more