PlayStation warranty for gaming
The short version
PlayStation covers gaming in full for 1 year, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is the same as most of the 15 brands we compared, which typically cover 1 year in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From PlayStation's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- Full coverageHeadset1 year
Varies by model line
PlayStation words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.
- VR (PS VR2)Full: 1 year. No partial coverage
- Gaming consolesFull: 1 year. No partial coverage
- Controllers and accessoriesFull: 1 year. No partial coverage
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
- Batteries
Good to know before you buy
- Covers the original buyer only. Keep your receipt.
- Sony pays shipping for the headset, not cables or accessories.
- Covers the original buyer only. Keep your receipt showing the purchase date.
- Sony pays shipping both ways on the console.
- Modded consoles or repairs by anyone other than Sony void the warranty.
- You pay to ship the item to Sony; Sony pays to send it back.
How other brands compare for gaming
- 1. Corsair32/100 · Full: 2 years
- 2. HyperX32/100 · Full: 2 years
- 3. PowerA32/100 · Full: 2 years
- 4. Razer32/100 · Full: 2 years
- 5. Turtle Beach32/100 · Full: 2 years
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for gaming.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
- Sam's ClubElectronics such as TVs, computers and speakers90 days
- B&H PhotoMost items30 days from delivery
- NeweggMost items30 days from delivery
- TargetElectronics and entertainment (not Apple or Beats)30 days
Show all 15 stores
- WalmartConsumer electronics and PC components30 days
- Electronic ExpressTennessee storesMost items30 days
- Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
- P.C. Richard & SonNortheast storesMost items30 days
- RC WilleyMountain West storesElectronics30 days from delivery
- Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery
- GameStopMost items15 days
- CuracaoSouthwest storesGaming consoles, video games and software, car stereo and GPS15 days
- BrandsMart USASoutheast storesGaming consoles, gaming PCs, drones; opened headphones, Apple, Bose and Sonos productsNo returns
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for gaming where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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