GAMERS no longer need to spend out hundreds all at once to get hold of a PS5 thanks to a new scheme from Sony.
Brits can get hold of the popular console for as little as £22 – but there’s a big catch.
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You’ll only be renting the PS5 for a set amount of time instead of owning it.
Buying a brand new PS5 outright currently costs you almost £400.
Instead, Sony has teamed up with leasing company Raylo to offer PS5s to rent.
The cheapest and shortest leasing option is for the PS5 Digital Edition, with a rolling contract of £21.95.
But there are 12, 24 and 36 month options available too which cut the monthly cost down.
The 36 month option brings the Digital Edition down to £10.99 a month.
That will set you back a grand total of £395.64 by the time the 36 month period is up, more than the current retail price when buying outright.
And that would take you up to 2028 – the year Sony is rumoured to be launching a new PS6 console.
At the end of your lease period you can keep paying on a rolling basis or send the device back.
According to the buyer web page, users don’t need to worry about “wear and tear” damage either.
“It’s ok to return your device with obvious signs of use such as some scratching, small dents, discoloration or changes in the paintwork,” the site reads.
But if you return it damaged you could face a charge for repairs.
There is an extra insurance option for accidental damage.
Xbox runs something similar except its a monthly payment plan where you get to keep the machine at the end.
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