The short version
- Typical range: £220 – £380
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Gaming
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used PS5 is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for PS5s, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £380 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £323 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £247 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £171 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £95 | 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 PS5
- Both controllers, cables and the original box
- Disc edition, which consistently sells for more than the digital version
- Recent revisions with the lighter, quieter chassis
- Any bundled games still in their cases
What lowers it
- Missing HDMI or power cables, which buyers must replace immediately
- A noisy or dust-clogged fan, easily heard on a video call before sale
- Console-only sales with no controller
- Visible discolouration on the white panels
How to work out what yours is worth
- Check the model number on the sticker underneath
- Count what you actually still have: controllers, cables, box, games
- Compare against sold listings for the same edition and revision
Once you have those three answers you can place your own PS5 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 PS5 worth buying or selling?
Both markets are active. Prices stay in a fairly tight band because supply is steady, so a complete, working console sells quickly at a fair price.
Does the disc edition sell for more than digital?
Yes, reliably — buyers value being able to buy and resell physical games, and it is one of the few clear price differences on this console.
Should I include games when selling a PS5?
Bundling a few popular titles usually adds more than selling them separately, and it makes the listing stand out.
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