
Is Buying a Refurbished Xbox One Safe? | Back Market
Is it safe to buy a refurbished Xbox One? Can you trust refurbished video game consoles? Find out in this article.
Warranty: 12 months
72 verified reviews in the last 24 months.
Wesley T.
Purchased on April 3, 2025
Verified purchasethis one was in great condition the other one i bought which was black and in good condition the plug in back from xbox to tv is lose and it did not come with xbox original remote it's after market and it won't hook to xbox so u have to us the cord so not happy with other one at all
Condition
Good
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2025
Valerie M.
Purchased on March 27, 2025
Verified purchaseDelivery was fast, packaging was sturdy and protective, and the Xbox I received is just as it was advertised... in excellent condition! This is the 2nd item that I've purchased from Back Market. Very pleased!
Condition
Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2025
Salem H.
Purchased on December 19, 2024
Verified purchaseSometimes the controller doesn't work but it's occasional, probably used error. the Xbox takes long to load things but also I've had slower consoles before overall it's worth the money I paid and it arrived quickly!
Condition
Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025
Jj G.
Purchased on November 19, 2024
Verified purchaseOn time works wonderful
Condition
Fair
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2024
Ryan S.
Purchased on March 15, 2024
Verified purchaseOrdered this in "excellent" condition on 3/14 with an estimated delivery date of 3/22. To my happy surprise I received it on 3/19 which was great. The console itself is definitely in "excellent" condition, a couple of minor scratches on the top that you can't even see unless you're inspecting it, which of course I was. Started right up and works wonderfully. The control seems pristine as well. Beautiful white with black, solid feeling, no drift, no stick to the buttons. If I tried to nitpick it would be that the raised lettering on the LB button has a bit of shmutz on it which I can easily get rid of with a Q-tip. That's literally as critical as I can be about the purchase of this item. 10/10. Would definitely buy from this seller again. Thanks folks. :)
Condition
Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
John D.
Purchased on June 1, 2025
Verified purchaseOne of the best deals that I have come across for an Xbox, after using the machine it has been a great buy, you can't go wrong here....
Condition
Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2025
Loagen G.
Purchased on May 28, 2025
Verified purchasemy Xbox came in on time, with a controller and necessary cords, but the storage isn't 500GB, it's less than 400GB of in-device storage
Condition
Good
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2025
Darius W.
Purchased on April 16, 2025
Verified purchaseFilled it up quick and enjoy every minute of it finally back to my steaming Xbox is in excellent condition does everything I need
Condition
Fair
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2025
Scott L.
Purchased on September 13, 2023
Verified purchaseIt was my own fault. I thought I was purchasing an XBox series S. I wanted it to be able to play Starfield. However, I was really purchasing an Xbox One S. It’s too old to play Starfield. I cant really fault Back Market. In fact, the product is in like new condition. The controller feels unused, probably is. It arrived fast and as scheduled. I’m sure I will use Back Market again. I like your business model. I am using it to play Starfield via streaming cloud gaming, not ideal but not a complete waste.
Condition
Good
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2023
Delia P.
Purchased on January 8, 2025
Verified purchaseI purchased it for a gift and my granddaughter loves it. There is no problem with the Xbox so far so good.
Condition
Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2025
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As most gaming aficionados know, companies put out a new console every five or so years. They can be expensive to keep up with, with new consoles costing hundreds of dollars, plus the need to buy new games that are compatible with that system. Plus, the specifics don’t range too far from one another.
This is exactly why refurbished gaming consoles are a great deal, like the used Xbox One. If you’re thinking about purchasing a used Xbox One gaming system, here are some things to consider.
Cheap Xbox One consoles can be purchased through BackMarket for under $150, which is almost a steal for such a great product. Whether buying for yourself or as a gift, it’s a great purchase for:
First time gamers: Why spend around $500 for a brand-new system when you’re only just learning to play? Learn the controller, learn the system, figure out which games are best for you at an affordable price.
Kids: For the same reason most parents buy used vehicles for new teenage drivers, a used Xbox One system is a great choice for kids and teenagers.
Thrifty and money-conscious adults: Most adults have jobs, kids, and other responsibilities, making an expensive, brand new system a poor financial decision. A used Xbox One means you don’t have to break the bank but can still get an incredible entertainment device.
Experienced gamers: If you’re an experienced gamer on another console (PS4) and are looking to branch out to see if you enjoy the specs and games for the Xbox, start with a used, cheap Xbox before you jump right to a brand-new system.
The Xbox One first became available in 2013, and while a lot has changed in the past 7 years for the Microsoft gaming company, the 2013 version had incredible offers. When it hit the market, it was marketed as a complete entertainment system. Not only does it allow users to play the Xbox games, but it also plays Blu-Ray discs, DVDs, and CDs, as well as streaming services through app downloads (Twitch). These are all standard features on any gaming system today.
The refurbished Xbox One has a 500 GB hard drive, but also has 1TB hard drives available. This remains comparable to newer, updated gaming systems. It also includes:
8GB RAM (and 8GB flash memory)
8 Core AMD custom CPU
USB outlets for external hard drives or plug-ins
Wireless Internet connection as well as Ethernet cables
HDMI hookups
The Xbox One also has the Xbox Live option, which requires a subscription in order to play live online. However, plenty of games are totally fine for users to play without going live.
The combination of modern entertainment system and cheap price of the used Xbox One, coupled with Back Market’s 30-day guarantee and full 12-month warranty make for an excellent deal.
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