“One person’s garbage is another’s gold,” as the idiom states. Discarding a functional PS5 is akin to tossing money out of the window.
“Undoubtedly a remarkable score.” This is how the fortunate discoverer characterized his “catch,” detailing that he retrieved a PS5 from a garbage bin in New York.
You can check it out on Reddit in r/playstation:
Working ps5 found in recycling bin
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u/Significant-Film-350 in
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Here’s what transpired
- Object located: A gamer discovers a PS5 resting atop a recycling bin in New York.
- Barely dirty: At first sight, the console seems to be barely soiled. The surrounding waste comprises mostly paper and cardboard. On the right side of the image, something resembling a shrink-wrapped game case is visible.
- Fortune favors the gamer: The console is still operational. Used PS5 consoles continue to be sold for over €400 on resale platforms.
This can be seen in an image where he has connected the console to a television (with a stunning view of brick buildings in New York in the background).
Could this be a fabricated tale? Yes, it’s a possibility.
The previous post before the PS5 find was three months ago, mentioning an e-bike. It cannot be confirmed whether this story truly unfolded in this manner.
The most upvoted comment highlights a crucial point: the fortunate discoverer should certainly open the console and inspect it for insects and pests. Bed bugs are especially problematic in New York (via WIBX).
The fortunate discoverer has already taken the appropriate steps by vacuuming and cleaning the console before using it.
More humorous remarks:
Someone is going to be very upset with their girlfriend.
WorthBase919
Either someone just overcame an addiction, or someone helped them out.
Dicklefart
Oh no! You found my lost PS. Please send me a direct message so I can provide you my address; I’ll pay for shipping!
captain_salt_bag
Let’s briefly address the obvious issue. A console – regardless of its age – should not be in the (household) trash. Not only can electronics not be recycled entirely, but the technology holds valuable materials that can be repurposed.
If you wish to dispose of technology, you have the following alternatives:
- Deliver it to a large electronics retailer with more than 400 square meters of retail space, assuming you plan to make a