End of life product recycling
The console is made of many materials that may be recycled. The wireless controller
contains a lithium ion battery. Follow local regulations when disposing of the console.
Sony products can be recycled for free in the United States and Canada by dropping the
product off at a number of nationwide locations. Visit
www.sony.com/ecotrade for details.
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the PS5 hardware, which includes components contained in the retail box with this
hardware ("Product"), will be free from material defects in material and workmanship for
a period of one year from the original date of purchase (the "Warranty Period"). This
warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada. IF THIS PRODUCT IS DETERMINED
TO BE MATERIALLY DEFECTIVE DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, YOUR SOLE REMEDY
AND SIE'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO: (A) THE REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THIS PRODUCT WITH A FACTORY-RECERTIFIED PRODUCT, AT SIE'S
OPTION, AT NO CHARGE TO YOU; AND (B) RETURN SHIPPING OF THE CONSOLE (NOT
ANY PERIPHERAL, CONTROLLER, ACCESSORY OR CABLE) TO AN SIE-AUTHORIZED
SERVICE FACILITY, VIA A SHIPPING BOX WITH A PREPAID SHIPPING LABEL PROVIDED BY
SIE, AND SHIPPING OF THE REPAIRED CONSOLE OR A FACTORY-RECERTIFIED
REPLACEMENT CONSOLE TO YOU, AT NO CHARGE TO YOU. For purposes of this Limited
Hardware Warranty and Liability, "factory recertified" means a product that has been
returned to its original specifications.
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WITH PRODUCTS THAT ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT; (B) TO DAMAGE
CAUSED BY USE OF THIS PRODUCT WITH ANY PERIPHERAL(S) THAT SIE DOES NOT
LICENSE OR SELL, INCLUDING NON-LICENSED GAME ENHANCEMENT DEVICES,
CONTROLLERS, ADAPTORS AND POWER SUPPLY DEVICES; (C) IF THIS PRODUCT IS USED
FOR ANY COMMERCIAL PURPOSE, INCLUDING RENTAL OR ARCADE PURPOSES; (D) IF
THIS PRODUCT IS MODIFIED TO ALTER CAPABILITY OR FUNCTIONALITY WITHOUT SIE'S
WRITTEN PERMISSION; (E) TO DAMAGE CAUSED BY ACTS OF GOD, MISUSE, ABUSE,
NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, UNREASONABLE USE, OR BY CAUSES UNRELATED TO DEFECTIVE
MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP; (F) IF THIS PRODUCT HAS HAD THE SERIAL NUMBER
ALTERED, DEFACED OR REMOVED; OR (G) TO DAMAGE CAUSED BY (1) SERVICE
(INCLUDING UPGRADES AND EXPANSIONS) PERFORMED BY ANYONE WHO IS NOT A
REPRESENTATIVE OF SIE OR AN SIE-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDER, OR (2) OPENING
THE PRODUCT OR ANY ACTION TAKEN WITHIN IT BY ANYONE WHO IS NOT A
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BEEN USED IN A MANNER THAT VIOLATES THE TERMS OF A SEPARATE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR SYSTEM SOFTWARE OR GAME SOFTWARE.
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