4) I Was Denied a Refund for My PS5—Here’s the Shocking Truth (And How to Fight Back!)

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:12:02 +0000

# I Was Denied a Refund for My PS5—Here’s the Shocking Truth (And How to Fight Back!) If you recently bought a PlayStation 5 only to discover you can’t get a refund, you’re not alone—and you’re certainly not helpless. Denying refunds for PS5 units—especially shortly after purchase—has left many gamers frustrated and wondering how they even ended up with such a shock. But recent consumer reports and firsthand stories reveal a shocking truth: refund policies are often more complicated than expected, and your rights under consumer law might be stronger than you think. ## The Shocking Reality Behind PS5 Refund Denials When you buy a new electronic device like the PS5, the expectations around refund policies are clear: it’s your new item or no refund. But several factors trigger automatic refund rejections, including: