How Much Money Can You Sell The Ps2 Games For At Gamestop

Whether you find an old PlayStation 2 (PS2) in your garage that you want to sell, or you are looking to purchase a used (or even a brand new) model online, it's important to know how much a PS2 actually sells for.

So, how much is a PS2 worth today? The original PS2 console sells for $60 on average and the redesigned Slimline PS2 sell for $85 on average, based on recently sold eBay listings. Used systems (for both models) range in price from $40 to $150 depending on the condition the unit is in. Working systems with noticeable cosmetic damage will sell closer to $40, while complete-in-box models go for upwards of $150.

Model	eBay (average sold price)	Amazon (lowest price)	GameStop (used price)
PS2 (original)	$60	$85	$50 (currently unavailable online)
PS2 Slim	$85	$90	$50 (refurbished; currently unavailable online)

Because new, in-the-box PS2s are so rare, there really isn't a "going rate" for sealed consoles. That being said, you can safely expect to find a brand new Slimline PS2 or a brand new original PS2 starting at, at least, $300 – and that's assuming you can still find one.

(Please note: Prices and information below are accurate as of November 23, 2021. This article has been and will continue to be updated to reflect current rates, but prices can fluctuate. Additionally, the information provided is based on the models released in the United States. Models released in other regions may differ from the prices shown below.)

What is an original (fat) PS2 worth?

Pricing Overview:

Used: $33-$150
Refurbished: $50-$230
New: ~$300+

Pricing At Popular Retailers:

eBay (average price sold): $60
- Lowest price sold: $33 (in working condition)
- Highest price sold: $150 (complete-in-box unit)
Amazon PS2 (third-party sellers' asking prices): $85+
Amazon PS2 (Renewed): $230
GameStop (Premium Refurbished): $50
GameStop (Pre-owned): $50

Note: GameStop is not currently buying PS2 consoles. The price above reflects what the retailer is currently charging for a refurbished unit.

The eBay prices above are calculated using the retailer's data of units sold within three months previous to when this article was last updated (November 23, 2021).

What is a PS2 Slim worth?

Pricing Overview:

Used: $43-$130
Refurbished: $50-$244
New: ~$300+

Pricing At Popular Retailers:

eBay (average price sold): $66
- (lowest price sold): $43 (in working condition)
- (highest price sold): $130 (silver color variant)
Amazon PS2 Slim (third-party sellers' asking prices): $90+
Amazon PS2 Slim (Renewed): $244
GameStop (Premium Refurbished): $50-$60

Note: GameStop is not currently buying PS2 Slim consoles. The price above reflects what the retailer is currently charging for a refurbished unit.

The eBay prices above are calculated using the retailer's data of units sold within three months previous to when this article was last updated (November 23, 2021).

What is the difference between the original (fat) PS2 and the PS2 Slim?

In addition to being, well, slimmer, the redesigned Slimline PlayStation 2 (commonly referred to as the "PS2 Slim") is generally more sought after by gamers because of its sleeker design and its improved reliability. The disc drive on the original PS2 is notorious for malfunctioning, and "Disc Read" errors are also quite common with the older model.

With less moving parts on the Slim – thanks to the top-loading disc tray – these units generally have far fewer issues. Additionally, the PS2 Slim is also much quieter than the original while booting up and reading discs, and it tends to overheat less.

Some gamers have a nostalgic soft spot for the original PlayStation 2 (often referred to as the "PS2 fat"). The original unit also has HDD support, which enhances dozens of titles and is even required to play Final Fantasy XI. Other than that, however, the two consoles are very similar, which is reflected in their pricing.

What about color variants and special editions?

The prices listed above assume you have (or are looking for) a standard matte black console. However, Sony released the PS2 Slim (and the original PS2 in more limited quantities in the United States) in a few different colors. Some special editions – such as the rare Astral Blue and Sakura Purple PS2s – can go for hundreds of dollars depending on their condition.

The PS2 Slim sold in a few different colors – ceramic white and silver, most notably. The Slim's silver color variant is slightly rarer than the standard matte black PS2, but they're not too hard to track down at retailers like eBay or Amazon and generally sell for roughly the same prices as their matte black counterpart. The ceramic white unit is a bit harder to come by, however, so you can expect to see it sell for roughly $10-$20 more than the standard units.

If you're looking for a PS2 on GameStop's website, however, the online store doesn't provide a way to choose between colors. Presumably, this is because they only sell matte black models. That being said, it is possible you could receive a color variant given GameStop's policy regarding the refurbished console which states that the "pictured item may not represent condition received."

Also, GameStop has an original, pre-owned PS2 listed for $50, but they are currently out of stock online. The retailer also has a PS2 Slim System Complete (GameStop refurbished) listed for $60, but again, they are currently out of stock online as well.