Concord Fetches Sky-High Prices on eBay

The PlayStation 5 physical copies of the ill-fated game Concord are making headlines as resellers are listing them on eBay with astonishingly high price tags. Despite the fact that these copies of the live-service hero shooter are entirely non-playable, the demand from collectors has seen some prices soaring up to a staggering $2,250. The interest doesn’t stop there; Concord’s limited-edition DualSense controllers are also appearing online, with some sellers asking as much as $750.

Concord marked a significant misstep in the gaming industry, and possibly the biggest for PlayStation, when it launched in August 2024. Developed by Sony’s first-party studio Firewalk Studios, the game quickly crumbled. Its live-service structure didn’t click with gamers, prompting Sony to pull the plug just two weeks following its release and offer refunds to players. The aftermath was swift and brutal: not only was the game permanently shelved, but Firewalk Studios was also shut down.

Images and stories shared online suggest that while many PS5 copies of Concord are priced between a more modest $15 to $40, a handful of listings aim much higher, reaching up to $300 and even beyond, hitting the unbelievable $500 mark, with a select few brazenly priced at $2,250.

If you’re eyeing these non-functional discs, it’s worth noting that they hold no practical use beyond being a collector’s treasure—a relic of a tumultuous chapter in PlayStation’s history. Interestingly, the limited-edition Concord PS5 DualSense controllers are another story. Original retail was $85, but now prices have surged as high as $750. These controllers continue to function, and their scarcity, paired with the sleek sci-fi design, makes them a tempting draw for collectors.

One wonders if any gamer would actually spend such lofty sums on a non-functional copy when cheaper options exist. For many, purchasing Concord might simply serve as a nod to PlayStation’s largest slip-up, a tangible piece of gaming history—a token of where industry risks can lead. In the wake of Concord, Sony seems more cautious, having recently canceled two upcoming live-service projects.

For those tracking the saga or reminiscing over “what might have been,” Concord’s remnants linger in the hearts of those who saw potential in its ambitious vision. Despite its downfall, it remains a fascinating tale of risk and reward in the ever-evolving landscape of gaming.