Choosing an amount to sell your PS4 in South Africa can be tricky, and depends on various factors. This includes the model, number of controllers, games, and other accessories. In this article, we'll help you determine a good price for your PS4 to sell it privately.
We've been helping South Africans buy and sell consoles safely since 2020, giving us a lot of experience in the second hand PS4 market. We've seen many people ask way too much for their PS4 while other sell for much lower than the value of the console. To sell it easily, it's best to list it for a reasonable price that validates the accessories and model of the console. Let's get started.
Did the PS4 Value Decrease After the PS5 Launched?
While many expected the PS4 price to drop drastically after the launch of the PS5, the prices remained the same due to the high price of the new console. Prices for new PS4 consoles certainly came down, but it's mostly as stores were selling off the last stock. You can still find new PS4 consoles in South Africa, but not all retailers stock them anymore.
In the second hand market, the PS4 value dropped directly after the launch of the PS5, but quickly recovered due to the PS5 price tag. This is great news if you're selling your PS4 since you'll still get excellent value.
A Fair Price for Your PS4 in South Africa
Assuming your PS4 console and controller is in good condition, prices range from R3,300 for the first generation PS4 up to R5,500 for the Pro model. This would include the PS4 console and one original PS4 wireless controller. Let's look at specific numbers below:
PS4 First Generation - 500gb (R3,300 to R3,800) / 1tb (R3,500 to R4,200)
PS4 Slim - 500gb (R3,500 to R4,000) / 1tb (R3,800 to R4,400)
PS4 Pro - Only released in 1tb (R5,000 to R5,500)
The prices increase by around R300 to R500 for additional controllers that are original Sony, which depends on the condition of the controller. this means a PS4 first gen 500gb with two controllers would typically sell for R3,600 to R4,300 - the higher price being excellent condition.
What About My PS4 Games?
Since PlayStation launched the subscriptions with the PSN (PlayStation Network), the used PS4 games market has decreased, not only with buyers, but value as well. It's important to be aware of this as asking too much for your games would make it difficult to sell. Without a doubt, you've paid a lot for these games, but unfortunately you won't be able to recover much of the value.
It's only possible to sell physical PS4 disc games and not digital games bought online. The games purchased and downloaded on the PSN are linked to your account and therefore cannot be transferred to another user. Luckily, you'll be able to access these games and play them on your next PlayStation console.
Second hand PS4 games range from R50 up to R500 for the latest titles. However, the majority of games such as Watchdogs 2 and Uncharted 4 usually sell for around R100 to R150 each. Games such as FIFA 18 and older tend to sell for under R50 - we sell them on the website for R10.
Creating a PS4 Package to Sell
If you've had your PS4 console for a few years, chances are good that you have a collection of games and possibly two controllers. Before you reach for the calculator and ask R150 per game, R500 per controller, and the highest value for your console, there are a few things to consider.
Is your console is excellent condition and clean? - be realistic
Are your controllers is good working condition without damage? - no worn thumb grips or drifts
Are your games in good condition? No scratches and load properly?
It's also important to consider that your collection of games might not be everyone's perfect selection. While you might have a few titles the new player will enjoy, chances are good that some games would never be played by the next owner. Therefore, if you have 5 or more games, consider lowering the price per game to make the package more attractive and reasonable.
Don't Get Scammed!
Scammers are big fans consoles as they can reset them and sell them without much hassle. Therefore, it's important to be careful with everyone who shows interest in your console for sale. Follow these tips to stay safe:
Do not allow the buyer to make payment and arrange collection - usually fake payments
Do not allow the buyer to take the console before payment clears in your bank - usually fake payments and fake POP
Verify buyer via Facebook account - ensure it's not a new account and looks normal with older posts and activity
Be wary of strange requests - it's should be a simple transaction, don't fall for anything out of the ordinary
Skip the Fuss and Sell to MobiTraderSA
It's certainly not easy, and can be very risky to sell your PS4 in South Africa, which is why many choose to get a fair price directly on MobiTraderSA. We offer the highest prices in the market and pay directly into your bank account once we've received the console.
It has taken a lot of work, but we have become a trusted business with excellent ratings from our customers. We've never missed a payment or had any issues with any sellers. Visit our Sell your PS4 page and get an instant offer for your console, controllers, and games instant. If you agree to the price, we'll arrange collection with Ram couriers, which you can track all the way. Once it arrives, we'll tell everything and pay directly into your bank account within 24 hours - it's really that ready!
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