How much is a PS5 worth depends on the exact model, whether it plays discs, and whether it still works. A disc edition and a digital edition are different machines, and a complete set with an official controller and the original box is not the same listing as an untested console with no cables. Photograph the console and the model label, then compare current public listings with typical trade-in offers.
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A PlayStation 5 console with a DualSense controller
Disc versus digital, the exact revision, and whether it works all move the price
A PS5 with a DualSense controller. A disc model and a digital model, and later slim revisions, do not share one going rate. Photograph the model label and say whether the original pads, leads, or a box are included. Photo: PlayStation 5 and DualSense (2).jpg by Osh33m, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. See also photo credits.
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Identify the exact model
Start with the model label and whether the console has a disc drive. The original family includes a disc edition and a digital edition with no disc slot. Later revisions, including slimmer cases, are different listings even when they share the PlayStation 5 name. Photograph the front, the back label, the ports, the official power cable, the official stand if you have it, and the controller.
Not sure which edition you have? Snap a photo of the face of the console and the back label and the app reads them so you can confirm the model. A console that has been reshelled, repaired, or fitted with an added drive should be described as such, not as a factory-fresh original configuration.
What changes the price
Working order comes first. Does it power on, read a disc if it is a disc edition, connect to a display, and hold a stable picture? Missing official power cables, missing stands, noisy fans, scratched cases, and unofficial controllers all move the range. A second official DualSense is a useful extra; an unbranded pad is not the same thing.
Account status matters. Sign out, disable remote play ties, and remove payment methods before you sell. A console that remains locked to someone else's account is a problem for a buyer. Games, if they are physical, can be listed in the bundle by title, or sold separately; digital licenses usually stay with the account, not with the hardware. We will not invent a going rate for a disc or digital model. Compare current listings for the same edition, revision, condition, and extras. For the previous generation, see how much is a PS4 worth. For another current-generation machine, see how much is a Nintendo Switch worth.
Trade-in versus sold comps
A shop or retailer trade-in is often lower than a private sale, because the shop needs a margin and has to test the unit. That can still be a fair choice if you want cash today and no listing hassle. Asking prices during a shortage or a new-revision launch can sit well above later sold prices, so use current public listings, not a memory of the original retail ticket. When we find enough listings, we show them so you can see the spread. If listings are thin, we label a rough estimate rather than inventing a precise number. See How we price. For games, see video game value.
Where to sell
People sell PS5 consoles on eBay, in game shops, through retailer trade-in programmes, and on Facebook Marketplace. The app can draft a listing for eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or Gumtree. In the UK, Australia, or other markets, say whether the official power cable is the local plug type. Factory-reset the console before you pack it, and say if any original packaging is included.
Scan and list
- Photograph the console, the back model label, the cables, the controller, and any box or stand.
- Confirm whether it is a disc or digital edition, and note faults, missing official extras, or an account lock.
- Review the Worth about figure and the listed range when we find enough current public listings.
You can start with a free web scan in the box on this page. A scan is a first look at the model and at current listings, not a workshop test. If you have not powered the unit on, say it is untested rather than guessing that it is fine.
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What makes How Much Is It Worth different
One photo is enough to start, and you can add up to two more angles. We identify the item first, you confirm or correct it, then we look up a Worth about figure and a listed range from current public marketplace listings. Those are asking prices, which can sit above what a piece finally sells for. You see the listings themselves when we find enough of them.
Coins and banknotes also draw on Numista. Trading cards use PokéWallet, with a source credit where that data appears. Gold and silver use a live metal price as a floor. If listings are thin, we show a clearly labelled rough estimate rather than inventing a precise number. The app can draft a listing for eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or Gumtree once you are ready to sell. For the short version of this process, read How we price.
FAQ
How much is a PS5 worth?
A PS5's value depends on whether it is a disc or digital edition, which revision it is, whether it still works, and what official extras come with it. A complete disc set is not the same listing as an untested digital console with no cables. Compare current public listings for that exact model.
How do I tell a disc model from a digital model?
Look at the face of the console for a disc slot, and confirm the model on the back label. Later slimmer revisions are different listings even when they share the PlayStation 5 name. Photograph the front and the label.
Is a trade-in lower than a private sale?
Often, yes, because the shop needs a margin and has to test the unit. That can still be a fair choice if you want cash today and no listing hassle. Use current public listings, not a memory of the original retail ticket.
Can I scan a PS5 with the app?
Yes. Photograph the console, the back model label, the cables, and the controller, then confirm whether it is a disc or digital edition and whether it powers on. Factory-reset the console and sign out before you pack it.
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Updated 11 November 2026. Written by Harris, who built How Much Is It Worth. Figures that we cite include a source and a date. They are not a certified appraisal. See How we price.
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