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How much is a PS2 worth?

Short answer: a working PlayStation 2 with one controller and its cables is worth roughly $90–150 in the US in 2026, and the original "fat" model and the later slim model sell in about the same band. A console on its own with nothing else usually lands toward the bottom of that range. Complete in the box pushes it to roughly $115–270 or more, depending on the model and the box's condition, and a sealed, never-opened console is a separate collector market. A PS2 that won't read discs sells for much less. Condition changes everything, so treat these as a sense of scale, not a quote.

What PS2 consoles actually sell for

The ranges below come from sold-price trackers and estimates published in 2026. Notice that they don't all measure the same thing.

Two cautions. Averages mix good and bad units, so your price depends on what yours actually does. And asking prices are wishful: to price yours, search eBay for your exact model and bundle and turn on the Sold items filter.

Which PS2 do you have?

Flip the console over and find the model number, which starts with SCPH-. In North America it usually ends in 01 (for example SCPH-30001), in Europe 03 or 04, and in Japan 00.

The model number belongs in your listing title: buyers search for it, and some want a particular one. Fat models with the expansion bay appeal to people who want to add the network adapter or a hard drive, and slim models appeal to people who want something small and quiet. Color variants and limited editions can sell for more; check sold listings for your exact version.

What moves the price

• Does it read discs? The laser is the PS2's known weak point. A "disc read error" or a console that only reads some discs sells like a parts unit. "Tested, plays games" is what gets the full price.
• What comes with it. An official Sony DualShock 2 controller, the power supply (a separate brick on slims), and AV cables turn a bare console into a ready-to-play bundle. Third-party controllers add less.
• Memory card. An official 8MB memory card is a small but real plus. If yours has old saves on it, decide whether to keep them or wipe it.
• Games. A few common games make a bundle easier to sell, but a valuable game is often worth more listed on its own. Look up any game you're unsure about before bundling it.
• Box and manuals. The original box, inserts and manuals are where the big jump in price comes from, especially for fat models.
• Cosmetic condition. Yellowed plastic, scratches on the lid, broken feet or a missing expansion-bay cover all show in photos. Smoke or pet smells come up in buyer messages more than you'd expect.

Check it before you list (20 minutes)

If it fails a test, that doesn't mean it's worthless. Say exactly what happens, list it as "for parts or not working", and let repairers and modders decide.

Photograph it the way buyers check it

• The console powered on, with a game running or the PS2 menu on the TV — proof that it works.
• The model sticker on the bottom, in focus.
• Everything included laid out together: console, controllers, power supply, cables, memory card, games.
• Close-ups of any flaw: scratches, yellowing, missing covers. Showing flaws up front protects you from returns — see our guide on avoiding "not as described" returns on eBay.
• The box from every side, if you have it. Box condition is part of the price.

A listing title that works

Put the type, model number, what's included and the test result first:

Sony PlayStation 2 Slim SCPH-90001 Black – Controller, Cables, 8MB Memory Card – Tested Reads DVD & CD

For an original model: Sony PS2 Fat SCPH-50001 Console Bundle – OEM DualShock 2, AV + Power – Tested Working. In the description, list what you tested, which discs it read, and anything that doesn't work.

Where to sell a PS2

• eBay — the most retro-game buyers and the easiest place to check sold prices. Good for any condition, including parts units. Pack it well: fat PS2s are heavy, so check shipping cost before you set the price.
• Facebook Marketplace and local sales — no shipping, and the buyer can watch it play. A good choice for bulky bundles.
• Mercari and OfferUp — similar asking prices in Flipify's data, and simple listing.
• Game stores' trade-in — fast, but usually well below what a private sale gets.

Questions

Is a fat PS2 worth more than a slim?

For working consoles, not by much — they overlap. Sold averages in 2026 were a bit higher for the fat model on its own (about $110 vs. about $90), and complete-in-box fat models sold for noticeably more than boxed slims. The model, the bundle and the condition matter more than the shape.

Is a PS2 that won't read discs worth anything?

Usually something. Repairers buy them for parts or to fix, and a working controller and power supply have value on their own. List it honestly as "for parts or not working" and describe the fault.

Should I sell the games separately?

Look them up first. Common sports and racing games add little, but some titles are worth more than the console. Selling those separately usually gets more in total.

Will PS2 prices keep going up?

No one can promise that. Working consoles have held their value because the hardware is getting older and harder to find in good shape, but prices go up and down. If you want to sell, sell at today's sold prices rather than waiting on a guess.