Sony is making an unusual pitch to PS5 owners in the US: if you're not using your console, sell it back. The company has started sending notifications to players offering $400 in exchange for a PS5 and two controllers, according to reports from IGN and Push Square.

The offer specifically targets lapsed players — Sony's messaging encourages trade-ins from people whose consoles are sitting idle, effectively recirculating hardware rather than letting it collect dust on a shelf. Push Square reports the programme is running for a limited window in the US.

It's a notable number given the PS5's history at retail: $400 for a used console and a pair of DualSense controllers is an aggressive buyback figure, and it suggests Sony sees value in getting those systems back into circulation — whether through refurbishment, resale or simply moving inactive owners toward whatever comes next in its hardware lineup. Players who received the notification can decide whether their backlog is really worth keeping the box plugged in.