Here’s How Gen Z in India Is Accessing Gadgets Like Cameras, Laptops, and PlayStations Differently

Owning the newest gadgets in 2025 seems like it will be very hard. A PlayStation 5 costs almost ₹60,000 a MacBook can cost more than ₹1.2 lakh, and high-end gaming PCs? Don't even think about it. For most students, young professionals, and creators, that's not just an offer or a deal but constant effort of persuasion towards their parents, partners or bosses.

But what if you didn't have to pay for them? What if you could rent things like PS5s, gaming PCs, MacBooks, cameras, and even musical instruments in India whenever you needed them, and return them when you are done using these products.

That's exactly what Rentkar is doing. And it's having a big effect on Gen Z and millennials in India.

Gaming on Your Terms: Why Buy a PS5 When You Can Rent It?

The PlayStation 5 is, let's face it, the ultimate gaming device. However, there is a reality check included a cost of between ₹55,000 and ₹60,000. You quickly surpass ₹80,000 when you include a few well-known games, an additional controller, and a PS Plus subscription.

For the majority of students or the Genz going to office nowadays, that is not only costly, but also unreasonable. Particularly when their gaming habits coincide with weekends or breaks from school and holiday seasons.

Rentkar offers PS5 rentals with over 300 pre-installed games for as little as ₹390/day with Titles like FIFA, WWE, Cricket 24, Spiderman, last of us and over 300+ Games.

The New Laptop Strategy: Rent It, Use It, Return It

Gen Z isn't interested in committing to a single laptop for the next five years, especially in a world where specifications change every six months.

- For a design project, a college student may require a MacBook Air.

- For a video edit, a freelancer might require a Windows gaming laptop.

- Before making a purchase, a coder might want to test out a MacBook Pro M2.

- Gamers end up buying Macbook, but also need Windows to get back at gaming.

More young Indians are using laptop rentals to cover temporary expenses rather than spending more than ₹1 lakh. It's a more intelligent strategy that eliminates the stress of making "perfect" tech choices and saves money. Rentkar also gives you options to upgrade, or return with completely flexible laptop rental options.

GoPros, Cameras-Should You Even Buy Them in 2025?

India's creator economy is booming, and content is being produced everywhere, from the backstreets of Mumbai to the landscapes of Ladakh. However, purchasing equipment like the Sony FX3 (₹3+ lakhs), Canon R5, or even a good GoPro is a significant financial commitment, particularly for creators who don't use it frequently.

Renting is therefore increasingly the better option. You can now rent expensive cameras, GoPros, lenses, 360 Insta X4 cameras for as little as ₹490 per day through websites like Rentkar. No EMIs. Rent when you go on a trip and explore from wide sections of GoPro rentals.

Feelings of the Weekend? Rather than purchasing the fun, rent it.

Not only are artists renting equipment, but families, party hosts, and weekend planners are also switching the way to consume a gadget. Why spend ₹50,000 on a large karaoke system or a projector that you'll only use occasionally?

Everything from Full HD projectors, Smart TVs, and karaoke machines to Bluetooth speakers and lighting setups can be rented and delivered right to your door with services like Rentkar. Are you throwing a birthday party or a movie night?

Rentkar is changing the way one consumes.

One of Rentkar's founders Tanuj Agarwal says- “We live in a time where flexibility is power. Why commit to a gadget, a console, or a camera that you’ll only use occasionally, when you can access it instantly, use it fully, and return it guilt-free and save insane amounts of money.”

Overconsumption has become a modern trap. We’re surrounded by devices we hardly use, EMIs we regret, and storage full of gear collecting dust. There are companies which release products every quarter and affect our buying decisions and make us fall into the trap of purchasing yet another one and paying EMIs.

This is where Rentkar’s model is revolutionising. It challenges the old idea of ownership and replaces it with intentional consumption with Emis, Flexibility and access to a library of over 3500+ Products. You shouldn’t have to own everything to experience something. That’s the freedom Rentkar offers. No stress. No clutter. Just when you need, on time deliveries.

So the next time you find yourself needing a PS5, a DSLR, a projector, or even a MIDI keyboard, VRs, GoPro - ask yourself - “Do I need to buy it? Or just use it?” Chances are, Rentkar has got your back.