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Selling and Trading in your PS4 for a PS4 Pro
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Darryl M R
Member
That doesn't sound like it would be a huge issue. I put a 2TB in my PS4 and I need to put back in the original hard drive. I'm looking at the trade-in price for the ps4 with 2 controllers and it seems like a good price. I'll give it 1 more week so I can lock in a price and then decide last minute with my pre-order.
DOWN
Banned
Take pics of your system on all sides and of the serial number before sending. Even a pic showing it working on a TV if you can.
PackAPunchedMick
Member
Wrong thread, sorry.
If I do get a Pro, I'll be doing the system link via ethernet cable to transfer all my shit, so I can't really sell my PS4 before the Pro comes out.
Also I've been having tons of luck selling my old tech on Craigslist and FB groups, you get way, WAY more money than Best Buy or Gamestop is willing to give you. $125 for a PS4 is insulting.
Also I've been having tons of luck selling my old tech on Craigslist and FB groups, you get way, WAY more money than Best Buy or Gamestop is willing to give you. $125 for a PS4 is insulting.
SunDimension24
Member
I hope you have no issues at all and just hope that the grader of your PS4 is not terrible. If you run into any questionable downgrading issues, Amazon customer service is usually really great and if you have any trade in problems they will most likely help you out so you don't get screwed over.
Commanche Raisin Toast
Member
I'm going to do the LAN cable data transfer to my pro the first night I get it, and then do a deactivation and wipe on the OG PS4, and sell it to my friend's coworker.
PS4 w/2TB HDD upgrade, camera, and Uncharted blue controller for $200 is what he agreed to.
PS4 w/2TB HDD upgrade, camera, and Uncharted blue controller for $200 is what he agreed to.
EASTC0AST_GH05T
Member
Yea I wanted to test the used market and put my PS4 on a FB group for 250$ and my post got over 500 views and I got messages from 25 different people. Most was asking if I could let it go for 200$ and others was asking for a trade.
tearsintherain
Member
it won't carry over your games and saves as a PS4 hard drive is locked to the system and requires a reformat when you put it into a new system, but other than that yeah it would work.
You'll want to backup your saves to the cloud and/or an external USB drive, and you can also backup the games you want to move over to the USB drive or just redownload/install them all. Last time I did it, it took like 2 hours to back everything up to an external drive and another few hours to restore everything on the new PS4.
therealminime
Member
This is what I'm planning. I've got a 1TB too and was figuring $200 as well.
Darryl M R
Member
Did Sony confirm how this will work?
Thanks for the tip I will do this for sure
Commanche Raisin Toast
Member
Not yet, but wasn't the new transfer method in the last big update?
If not, I will just go with the normal slow method with my external HDD.
Going to trade mine in next weekend. I want to play World of Final Fantasy this long weekend so hopefully the offer holds another week.
Edit: I lost the original HDD... Fuck
Managed to order one from Tescos for £299.00 and no sign of cancellation unlike a few others. Currently CEX buy a white OG PS4 for £133 and game apparently match plus 5%. So around £140.00. I have another Pro on order at Amazon for £332.00. Hoping that CEX offer silly prices for them like they did the first few days for he PSVR (they were offering £420 cash) to save a few more pounds. If they don't then will send it back to Amazon.
sloppyjoe_gamer
Gold Member
Just did this yesterday and got $220 for my PS4!!! Super excited to be getting a Pro for less than $200!
Karspankey
Banned
With my PS4 sold and everything, I'm only going to gave to pay $76 out of pocket for the Pro! First console I am ever getting on day one (I know it's not technically a new console).
Im thinking of doing this. I dont worry too much about getting jumped when dealing locally but more about getting fake cash.
Is that like something that happens often on CL? Maybe not but I worry about that lol.
Lion Heart
Banned
I want to sell mine tomorrow but I am playing so much on the PS4 currently and use Plex daily, it would be a rough 2 weeks.
Third Eye Clear
Neo Member
I sold my launch PS4 with an extra controller that was on its last legs for 300$ Canadian last weekend. Trade in at eb was 175$. Happy with the sale and looking forward to the PS4 pro 
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
My Pre order's placed !
Do it OP. No harm in having a stronger PS4, you'll have advantages even at a 1080p display.
Do it OP. No harm in having a stronger PS4, you'll have advantages even at a 1080p display.
Karspankey
Banned
Edit: Risky boys only!!!
FYI, you guys, you can trade in your PS4 to Amazon right now to instantly get the money via an Amazon gift card. Useful if you are ordering with them. Another plus is that you can wait a while until you actually ship it out so you can play some games on it for a while longer!
Non-risky boys:
Or you can do what DOWN suggests and wait for your payment until after they receive and appraise your item!
FYI, you guys, you can trade in your PS4 to Amazon right now to instantly get the money via an Amazon gift card. Useful if you are ordering with them. Another plus is that you can wait a while until you actually ship it out so you can play some games on it for a while longer!
Non-risky boys:
Or you can do what DOWN suggests and wait for your payment until after they receive and appraise your item!
DOWN
Banned
Don't do that. If they reject your item, you will be charged for the gift card they give you and you can't return it. Choose the option where they don't pay you until they accept the item
CaptainSmirnov
Member
I sold my launch PS4 with an extra controller that was on its last legs for 300$ Canadian last weekend. Trade in at eb was 175$. Happy with the sale and looking forward to the PS4 pro
Same as well, except doom instead of controller. Felt much better than trading it in.
SoldierIce64
Member
Today I put down GameStop credit toward a PS Pro and soon I'll be selling my PS4 to a friend so I should only be paying $80 out of pocket. Originally I wasn't thinking about getting a Pro untill next year, but $80 for an upgrade is a really good deal.
Karspankey
Banned
I have sold several items on CL before never had a problem, i almost always meet up @ a public place beside when i sold my 4k tv(nicest guy) lol.
ElMexiMerican
Member
Have over $200 in GS credit, have $50 down on a pre-order, and now I'm just waiting to see if my friend actually wants to buy my PS4. If not, to GS I go with it.
therealminime
Member
Sold mine with a 1TB HDD in it and no controller on eBay yesterday for $270 (CAD) which I am pleased with.
SillyEskimo
Member
I modded my PS4 to have a 4TB HD, so it's mine forever, lol.
User 479360
Banned
I will probably just do the EB deal, and get $210.
Same question here for a UK fellow
Clarkus Darkus
Member
Selling mine to a friend for £150, It's the white Destiny one. I'll throw in Black ops 3 for him aswell since iv'e never played it nor intend too. I'll be sure to format it aswell.
RadioJoNES64
Banned
Are there any steps you need to take in regards to your PSN account?
Clarkus Darkus
Member
It gives you an option what accounts you want to transfer over when you do the transferring, And then format your old PS4 before selling it so there isnt an issue with authentication and licenses etc.
Im thinking of doing that. Should i preorder one at an eb? Or wouod preorders already be filled.