Gaming Consoles
Shop the best gaming consoles anywhere in South Africa. We offer a variety of PS5, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo, and much more.
All our gaming consoles are fully serviced, cleaned, and come with a warranty.
Spend R1,000 or more for free courier anywhere in South Africa.
Payment Methods
Use your favourite South African payment methods to shop for gaming consoles at MobiTraderSA:
Use the PayFlex option at checkout to divide your payments into four easy installments and pay 0% interest!
Gaming Consoles for Sale
Here are all our gaming consoles for sale, including PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and more. Find the right package for you or create your own package by adding the console, games, and accessories to your cart.
Shop Pre-owned Console Games
Disc games remain the cheapest way to play all your favourites. You can play it for as long as you'd like and sell it again later. Digital games can never be sold. Shop our disc games for your gaming console.
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What Others Say About Consoles from MobiTraderSA
We created MobiTraderSA in 2021 to provide a safe and reliable website for the best deals on gaming consoles. We strive to deliver the highest quality, which is why we're rated 5 stars on Google and Hello Peter.
We cannot change or delete what people say, so if we were a scam, people would say so. Instead, we have a 5-star rating!
Here are some of our latest reviews from others who purchased consoles from MobiTraderSA:
Chadley W
"We bought a PS5 from MobiTraderSA about four months ago, and we couldn’t be happier with both the product and the service. At first, I’ll admit I was a bit nervous — it’s a big purchase, and we’ve all come across ****mers online before. But from the very first interaction with Chone and Raymond, they were patient, transparent, and reassuring every step of the way.
Chone took the time to answer all my questions, shared phot..."
Odette
"The best service ever received. Ray is constantly in commination with you which gives you peace of mind and they give you exactly what you have agreed upon. Will definitely be using them again...."
Shiane Edwards
"I purchased a second-hand PS4 camera for my sons birthday, it arrived within 2 days!! 😁 The condition is excellent! It was packaged as if it was new, you couldnt tell its 2nd hand! I'm really so impressed with your service, and will most definitely recommend you and buy again! 👍 Works PERFECTLY by the way!"
Micheal
"Got my package as promised gonna keep buying here over and over🔥🔥🔥"
Charleen T
"I bought a PS4 for my grandson in December, and while the delivery took a bit longer due to the holiday season, the overall experience was great. Initially, I was skeptical because the deal seemed too good to be true—a PS4 with two controllers at such an affordable price. However, the service was excellent, and the reconditioned PS4 turned out to be of really good quality."
Compare the Best Gaming Consoles
Can't decide what gaming console is the best for you? Here are the benefits of each console type:
PlayStation 5 Consoles
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Advanced Hardware: Combined with a super-fast SSD, ray tracing, and 4K gaming.
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Exclusive Games: Play GT7, God of War, Spider-Man 2, Horizon Forbidden West, and more.
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VR Compatible: The only gaming console that offers new Virtual Reality games.
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Backwards Compatible: Play just about any PS4 disc and digital games.
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Available in: Disc and Digital Editions
PlayStation 4 Consoles
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Cheaper: The PS4 console might be older, but for its price, it remains one of the best.
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Exclusive Games: Play GT7, God of War, Spider-Man, Horizon Zero Dawn, and more.
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VR Compatible: The PS4 is the only other console with VR compatibility.
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Disc and Digital Games: Play the latest disc and digital games on any PS4 gaming console.
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Available in: Disc Version Only (can play didgtal)
Xbox Series S/X Consoles
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Cheaper: The Xbox Series S is the cheapest of the new console range, but it is digital only.
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Fast SSD Loading: Choose from 512GB or 1TB models with a super-fast SSD.
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Amazing Graphics: Ray tracing, 120 FPS, and Dolby Vision offer excellent graphics.
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Exclusive Games: Play Xbox-only games such as Halo, Forza, Gears of War, and more.
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Available In: Digital (Series S), Disc (Series X)
Xbox One Consoles
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Cheaper: The cheapest Xbox console that can still play many newer games.
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Access to Game Pass: Subscribe to Xbox Game Pass for hundreds of free games.
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Disc and Digital: Digital Xbox One S consoles are available, but the rest are compatible with discs.
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Exclusive Games: Gears of War, Fable, Forza, Microsoft Flight Simulator.
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Available In: Digital (Series S), Disc (Series X)
Handheld Consoles
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Portable PC Gaming: Play the latest PC games on the go with a handheld console.
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Play All PC Games: Download games from Steam, Epic Games, and other PC platforms.
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High Performance: Play the latest games at high graphics settings.
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More than Gaming: These consoles run full Windows, making it a mini-PC in your hands.
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Available In: Digital Games Only
Nintendo Switch Consoles
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Game on the Go: Play all your favourite games anywhere, thanks to the built-in display.
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Play Docked Mode: When docked, you can play games on a TV or monitor.
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Removable Controllers: Controllers are motion sensitive, adding a new element to games.
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Exclusive Games: Donkey Kong, Mario Kart, State of Decay, Pokémon Legends, and more.
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Available In: Digital and Card Games
How Much Are Gaming Consoles in South Africa?
Gaming console prices in South Africa have increased due to the economy and higher exchange rates to international currencies. However, MobiTraderSA strives to deliver the best deals for less on our pre-owned packages.
Consoles | Release Date | New Price | Our Used Price |
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PS5 Pro (with disc drive) | 13/12/2024 | R22,499 | R17,999 |
PS5 Pro Digital | 13/12/2024 | R18,999 | R16,499 |
PS5 Slim Disc Edition | 10/04/2024 | R12,499 | R9,999 |
PS5 Slim Digital | 10/04/2024 | R11,999 | R9,499 |
PS5 Disc Edition | 19/11/2020 | R12,499 | R8,999 |
PS5 Digital | 19/11/2020 | R10,599 | R8,499 |
Xbox Series X | 10/11/2020 | R17,999 | R10,999 |
Xbox Series S 1tb | 10/11/2020 | R13,999 | R8,499 |
Xbox Series S 512gb | 10/11/2020 | R9,999 | R6,999 |
PS4 Pro | 10/11/2016 | R7,499 | R5,499 |
PS4 Slim 1tb | 15/09/2016 | R5,999 | R4,599 |
PS4 Slim 500gb | 15/09/2015 | R5,499 | R4,099 |
PS4 First Gen 1tb | 15/11/2013 | R5,499 | R4,199 |
PS4 First Gen 500gb | 15/11/2013 | R4,499 | R3,799 |
Xbox One X | 07/11/2017 | R5,999 | R4,999 |
Xbox One S | 16/07/2018 | R4,899 | R3,599 |
Xbox One | 23/11/2013 | R3,499 | R2,799 |
PS4 VR Headset | 13/10/2016 | R6,499 | R2,999 |
PS5 VR2 Headset | 02/02/2023 | R11,999 | R8,999 |
What is the Best Gaming Console for You?
Can't decide what gaming console best suits your needs? Take our gaming console quiz to help you decide.
Based on the answers you give below, we'll be able to help you choose what type of console you should consider:
1. How often do you play online with friends?
A) It's the reason I want a console
B) I play both online and offline
C) I play online sometimes
D) Not really into online gaming
4. Do you want to play digital and disc games?
A) Yes, it's very important
B) It's not a must, but it would be nice
C) Whatever is cheaper
D) It doesn't matter at all
2. How tight is your budget for the gaming console?
A) What budget? I want the best
B) I don't mind splurging a bit
C) I'd prefer to spend less
D) I can't afford top-end right now
5. Does the gaming console's storage size matter?
A) Yes, and I would like to upgrade
B) Bigger standard storage is enough
C) If it doesn't affect the price
D) Not at all, I want the cheapest
3. Do you want to play any exclusive games?
A) Yes, on PS, Xbox, or PC
B) Maybe, but not a must
C) I'll play any exclusives
D) Doesn't really make a difference
6. Do you play local multiplayer games or with family?
A) No, I mostly play online
B) Sometimes, but not often
C) If it's available, I might
D) Yes, it must be multiplayer
Mostly A and B Answers
You're looking for a top-end gaming console and not too worried about the cost. The brand would depend on the games you want to play, and the storage needs to be bigger or upgradable.
Most Recommended Consoles
PS5 Disc Version / Xbox Series X
Both these consoles are top of the range with easily expandable storage, disc drives, and 1 TB standard SSD drives.
Alternative Console
Handheld PC-based Console
PC-based handheld consoles are incredibly powerful, you can play from anywhere, and offer access to the biggest PC-based game libraries, such as Steam.
Mostly C and D Answers
A suitable gaming console would offer excellent gaming opportunities for you and/or your family. You don't want to spend a fortune, and there's a bit of flexibility on price.
Mostly A and B Answers
Xbox Series S / PS4 Pro
These gaming consoles are quite a bit cheaper but offer excellent graphics, the ability to play online, upgradeable storage, and you can play multiplayer.
Alternative Consoles
PS4 / PS4 Slim / Xbox One / Nintendo Switch
These are the cheapest consoles, but still brilliant with loads of benefits. You can play some of the latest games, play online, and are brilliant for multiplayer and family.
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We Offer the Best Second-hand Gaming Consoles
Compared to what you'll find from private sellers, our second-hand consoles are far better and ensure higher quality. We recondition every console, meaning it's fully serviced, cleaned, and tested by our professionals. Therefore, we ensure every console is as good as new, and will last longer.
Our Second-hand Consoles come with a Warranty
We are confident in the quality of our second-hand consoles and therefore include a 3-month warranty to provide peace of mind. The warranty protects the console from various possible damages, which we will repair free of charge. Even after the warranty expires, all the consoles sold by us have the benefit of discounted repairs.