PS4 on Rent in Pune: The Budget Gaming Option

Not everyone needs the newest console. If you want a weekend of FIFA with your flatmates, a week to finally play The Last of Us, or something to keep the kids busy over Diwali, a PS4 does the job and costs less to rent than a PS5. In Pune, a PS4 on rent starts at Rs. 600 a day and Rs. 2,500 for a full month.

Here is what you pay, what you get, which games still hold up on the PS4, and when it is worth paying extra for a PS5 instead.

PS4 on rent in Pune: current prices

This is the live listing on the Pune gaming consoles page at the time of writing, next to the PS5 for comparison:

Console	1 Day	1 Week	1 Month
Sony PS4 in Pune	Rs. 600	Rs. 1,500	Rs. 2,500
Sony PS5 in Pune	Rs. 800	Rs. 2,000	Rs. 3,800
Extra PS5 controller (for PS5 only)	Rs. 250	Rs. 850	Rs. 1,500

The gap is small for one day, Rs. 200. It gets bigger the longer you rent. Over a month, the PS4 saves you Rs. 1,300. That is where the PS4 really makes sense: long rentals where you want a console around the house without paying PS5 rates.

The weekly rate is also worth a look. Rs. 1,500 for seven days is Rs. 214 a day, barely a third of the one-day price. If you are renting for a Saturday and Sunday, ask whether a week costs you much more than two separate days. Usually it does not.

What you get with the PS4

The listing is for the Sony PS4 with a 1TB hard drive and a DualShock 4 wireless controller. The DualShock 4 has the touchpad, light bar and motion sensors you need for every PS4 game. The console plays in 1080p HD, so it looks sharp on any normal TV.

At home, you need a TV or monitor with an HDMI port and a free power socket. Wi-Fi helps if you want online multiplayer or game updates, but most single-player games on disc work fine offline.

Ask the lender to confirm the cables and which games come in the box when they call you back. If you want more titles, you can add them from the games page, covered below.

PS4 games worth renting

The PS4 has one of the best game libraries of any console, and most of the big names are on the Pune games on rent page at Rs. 50 a day, Rs. 200 a week or Rs. 500 a month each:

• The Last of Us Part II: a heavy, brilliant story. Plan on a week.
• Uncharted 4: action film energy, and easy for people who don't play much.
• Ghost of Tsushima: samurai open world, one of the best-looking games on the PS4.
• Marvel's Spider-Man and Miles Morales: great if kids are playing.
• Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA V: huge open worlds for a month-long rental.
• Horizon Zero Dawn and inFamous Second Son: both still hold up well.

Renting a game for a month costs Rs. 500. Buying one new costs several times that. For a game you will finish once and never touch again, that math is easy.

Who is a PS4 rental for?

A PS4 rental suits a few kinds of people. Students in PGs and hostels around Viman Nagar, Kothrud or Hinjewadi who want something for the weekends after exams. Parents looking for a console for the summer holidays who don't want to spend PS5 money on something the kids might get bored of. Office groups setting up a FIFA league for a month. And people who owned a PS4 years ago and just want to replay one old favourite.

What they have in common is time. They want the console around for weeks, not hours, and the lower monthly rate matters more to them than 4K graphics.

PS4 or PS5: which should you rent?

Pick the PS4 if:

• You are renting for two weeks or more and want the lowest monthly cost.
• The games you want are older titles like the ones above.
• It is mainly for kids or casual players.
• Your TV is a regular HD TV, not 4K.

Pick the PS5 if:

• You want a recent game that only runs on PS5, like Spider-Man 2 or Rise of the Ronin.
• You have a 4K TV and want the faster loading and better graphics.
• It is a one-day or weekend rental, where the gap is only a couple of hundred rupees.

Our full comparison, PS4 vs PS5: which console is right for you, goes into more detail. If you have decided on the PS5, our PS5 on rent in Pune guide covers prices and what to ask for.

Rent or buy a PS4?

If you are thinking of buying a used PS4, weigh it up honestly. You pay upfront, you take a chance on the condition, and you still have to buy games. Renting for a month at Rs. 2,500 plus two extra games at Rs. 500 each comes to Rs. 3,500, with no risk and nothing to sell later.

Buying makes sense only if you plan to play every week for a year or more. For school holidays, a long leave or a few weekends, renting is cheaper and simpler. More on this in how renting gaming consoles can save you money.

Other things you can add

• PlayStation VR: the PS4 works with PSVR, which you can also rent on Rentux. Good for a party trick or a VR weekend.
• Logitech G923 racing wheel and pedals: Rs. 600 a day. Check with the lender that it works with the console you are renting.

How booking works on Rentux

1. Open the PS4 in Pune listing and choose the rental length.
2. Send an enquiry. Rentux passes it to a lender in our Pune rental community.
3. The lender calls to confirm availability, games, delivery or pickup, and any deposit.
4. Set it up, play, and return it at the end of the rental.

Deposit amounts and delivery terms are set by each lender, so ask about both when they call.

Tips for a smooth rental

• Test it when it arrives. Power it on, check that the controller charges, and load a game before the lender leaves.
• Use your own PSN account. Your saves stay with you. Sign out before you return the console.
• Book ahead for festivals. Diwali, Christmas and summer holidays are when everyone wants a console.
• Turn on game mode on your TV. It cuts input lag and makes fast games feel better.

Frequently asked questions

What is the PS4 rent price in Pune?
Rs. 600 for a day, Rs. 1,500 for a week and Rs. 2,500 for a month.

Can I rent PS4 games separately?
Yes. Games on the Pune games page cost Rs. 50 a day, Rs. 200 a week or Rs. 500 a month each.

Do PS5 controllers work on a PS4?
No, the PS4 uses the DualShock 4. Ask the lender if you need a second DualShock 4 for multiplayer.

Is there a PS4 on rent in other cities?
Yes. Mumbai has PS4 listings with one or two controllers on the Mumbai consoles page, and Delhi has one on the Delhi consoles page.

Ready for a game night? Grab the PS4 on rent in Pune, add a couple of games, and send your enquiry.