Used PS4s in the US typically sell for $110 to $215. The PS4 has settled into a stable budget console market, so condition and completeness matter more than the model revision.
What PS4s are worth in the US
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | $215 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | $183 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | $140 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | $97 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | $54 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- Slim and Pro revisions over the original launch model
- Larger internal drives or an upgraded SSD
What pulls it down
- Controller stick drift
- Console-only listings with no controller
Selling a PS4 in the US
Peer-to-peer payment apps dominate private sales, and buyers will usually offer one before they offer cash. Sales tax does not apply to a private sale between individuals.
Distances are the real constraint. State plainly whether you will ship or collection only, because a buyer three states away will otherwise ask.
Two practical things shape a US sale. Shipping is priced by dimensional weight as well as actual weight, so a light bulky item can cost far more to send than a heavy small one — measure the box before you quote. And meeting in person is common enough that many police departments now run designated safe-exchange areas in their car parks.
Working out what yours is worth
- Identify whether you have the original, Slim or Pro
- Test the controller sticks for drift
Getting it ready
- Gather the power lead, HDMI, controller and its charging cable, and note whether it is the original, Slim or Pro model.
- Factory reset the console and deactivate it as your primary PS4 so the buyer can use their own account.
Photograph
- Everything included, laid out in one frame
- The rear ports and model sticker
Put in the description
- Fan noise, honestly described
- Whether the console has been opened, cleaned internally or repaired
Model and storage, then contents: “PS4 Slim 1TB with Controller and Games”. Original, Slim and Pro are three different prices, so the model is essential. Bundling games moves a PS4 far faster than selling it bare, and cartridge-free discs are cheap to include.
Steady but declining as the generation ages, with a Christmas lift. Bundles with popular games sell considerably faster than bare consoles.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the $215 a buyer pays is the $215 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in the US
The United States is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United States with their own page for PS4s.
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- Dallas
- Austin
- San Jose
- Jacksonville
- Fort Worth
- Columbus
- Indianapolis
- Charlotte
- San Francisco
- Seattle
- Denver
- Washington
- Nashville
- Boston
- Las Vegas
- Portland
- Detroit
- Memphis
- Louisville
- Baltimore
- Milwaukee
- Albuquerque
- Fresno
- Tucson
- Sacramento
- Kansas City
- Mesa
- Atlanta
- Omaha
- Colorado Springs
- Raleigh
- Virginia Beach
- Long Beach
- Miami
- Oakland
- Minneapolis
- Tulsa
- Bakersfield
Common questions
Where can I sell a PS4 in the US?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Peer-to-peer payment apps dominate private sales, and buyers will usually offer one before they offer cash. Sales tax does not apply to a private sale between individuals.
How loud is the fan?
Run a game and listen. A quiet PS4 is genuinely unusual and worth advertising; a loud one still sells if you say so and price it.
Why are some PS4s so loud?
Original launch models are known for fan noise, made worse by dust. A clean often helps and is worth doing before you photograph it.
Should I sell my PS4 with games?
Bundling a few well-known titles usually raises the total and makes the listing stand out against console-only ones.
More: how to sell a PS4, what PS4s are worth, or Gaming across the United States.