The short version
- Typical range: £80 – £160
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Gaming
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used PS4 is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for PS4s, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £160 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £136 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £104 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £72 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £40 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a PS4
- Slim and Pro revisions over the original launch model
- A controller that holds charge and has no stick drift
- Larger internal drives or an upgraded SSD
- All cables and the original box
What lowers it
- Loud fan noise, very common on original launch units
- Controller stick drift
- Disc drives that struggle to read or eject
- Console-only listings with no controller
How to work out what yours is worth
- Identify whether you have the original, Slim or Pro
- Run a disc-based game to confirm the drive reads cleanly
- Test the controller sticks for drift
Once you have those three answers you can place your own PS4 on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
Is a used PS4 still worth anything?
Yes, as a budget console and for its large game library. Prices are modest but sales are steady, particularly for Slim and Pro models.
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.
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