What a fair price looks like
Condition on WishThrift is described by the seller against five grades, and nobody inspects them on your behalf — so the description and the photographs are what you are buying on.
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £45 (~$60) | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £38 (~$51) | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £29 (~$39) | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £20 (~$27) | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £11 (~$15) | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price; these are a starting point for judging an offer. All five grades explained.
The checklist before you pay
Missing proprietary cables and power supplies, controller stick drift, and optical drives that spin but no longer read.
Run through these before money changes hands — they are the things that decide whether PS5 games is worth what is being asked:
- Deep scratches causing read errors
- Missing cases and artwork
- Sports titles and annual releases
- Digital codes already redeemed
And the things worth paying more for, because they hold their value:
- Complete with case and original artwork
- Discs free of deep scratches
- Sought-after and limited editions
- Complete collections sold together
Common faults and fakes
Counterfeit cartridges are common in retro titles and usually give themselves away on label print quality and the screws used on the shell.
Ask for a photograph of the console powered on with a game running, and for a list of exactly which cables and controllers are included.
WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade anything, and no marketplace check replaces your own. If a seller will not answer a direct question about condition or origin, that is the answer.
Questions to ask the seller
These are the three that get asked most often about PS5 games, and the answers tell you most of what you need:
Check and answer honestly. An unredeemed code adds real value; a redeemed one is worthless and claiming otherwise ends badly.
Photograph the play surfaces under good light. PS5 discs are read at high speed and deep scratches genuinely cause failures.
Decide first. Individually valuable titles are usually worth listing alone; the rest are better bundled.
Also worth establishing before you commit:
- Hold each disc to the light at an angle
- Confirm the case and artwork are present
- State clearly whether any codes are unused
Photographs to ask for
If the listing does not already show these, ask — a seller who has the item will send them in minutes:
- The games laid out with spines and artwork visible
- The disc surfaces out of their cases
- Any insert, code card or steelbook detail
- Any scratch, cracked case or missing artwork
Details to confirm before you commit
- Exact titles and editions, including any steelbook or special edition
- Disc condition and whether cases and artwork are complete
- Whether any download codes are included and unredeemed
- Region of each disc
Live PS5 games listings
Nothing matching is listed at the moment. Browse gaming for what is live now, or everything on the site — stock changes daily and new listings are free to post, so it is worth checking back.
When to buy
Strong and steady, with a Christmas peak. Recent major titles sell within days; annual sports releases lose value sharply once the next edition lands, so sell those early.
Prices move against that cycle for a buyer: the cheapest time to buy is when sellers are listing most, not when demand peaks.
Paying and collecting safely
WishThrift does not process payments, hold funds or offer buyer protection — you agree the price and the method with the seller directly, which is what keeps the platform free on both sides. Meet somewhere public where you can, inspect before you pay, and keep the conversation on the site so there is a record of what was agreed. Be wary of any seller who wants to move the conversation elsewhere before you have agreed anything.
Selling one instead?
If you already have PS5 games sitting unused, it is free to list and there is no commission — the price you agree is the amount you keep. Read how to sell PS5 games for what to photograph and how to price, or what PS5 games are worth at each condition grade.
Frequently asked questions
What should I pay for used PS5 games?
Around £6 to £29 in good condition, more for barely-used examples and less for anything with a described fault. Compare against the seller’s photographs rather than the grade alone.
How do I check PS5 games before buying?
Ask for a photograph of the console powered on with a game running, and for a list of exactly which cables and controllers are included.
Is buying PS5 games second hand safe?
Yes, with the ordinary care any private sale needs. WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or hold funds, so inspect before you pay where you can, meet somewhere public, and keep the conversation on the site. Missing proprietary cables and power supplies, controller stick drift, and optical drives that spin but no longer read.
See also: all buying guides · PS5 games value guide · selling PS5 games · Gaming · condition grades.