How Much Is A PSP Worth In 2023?

Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, knowing what a PlayStation Portable (PSP) is actually worth today is imperative to the process. With four separate models released in the United States alone, it can actually be pretty difficult to get an idea of what a PSP actually sells for.

So, how much is a PSP worth today? The original PSP sells for $62 on average, based on recently sold eBay listings. While the updated PSP 2000 sells for $62 and the PSP 3000 model goes for $79. Additionally, the redesigned PSP Go consoles sell for even more – $130 for the piano black version and $159 on average for the white unit.

Model	Loose (average price sold)	Complete-In-Box (average price sold)	Amazon (starting price)
PSP 1000	$62	$200	$86+
PSP 2000	$62	$300	$71+
PSP 3000	$79	$273	$90+
PSP Go (black)	$130	$244	$142+
PSP Go (white)	$159	$303	$255+

PSP prices vary considerably based on a wide range of factors, including the condition the unit is in, whether or not the console comes with its original packaging, the model number, and even the retailer used to buy or sell.

There are some new PSP consoles on sale at online retailers such as eBay, but not too many. There isn’t a standard rate for new PSP consoles today, but expect to find a new, in-the-box system for hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

(Please note: Prices and information below are accurate as of May 19, 2023. 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.)

How Much is a PSP 1000 worth?

Pricing Overview:

• Console Only: $31-$65
• Complete-In-Box: $200
• Refurbished: $183
• New: ~$500+

Pricing At Popular Retailers:

• eBay (console only average price sold): $62
  • Lowest price sold: $31 (stock photo)
  • Highest price sold: $65 (in good condition)
• eBay (complete-in-box average price sold): $200
  • Lowest price sold: N/A
  • Highest price sold: N/A
• Amazon (third-party sellers’ asking prices): $86+
• Amazon (Renewed): $183

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 (May 19, 2023).

How Much is a PSP 2000 worth?

Pricing Overview:

• Console Only: $47-$108
• Complete-In-Box: $300
• Refurbished: $201
• New: ~500$+

Pricing At Popular Retailers:

• eBay (console only average price sold): $62
  • Lowest price sold: $47 (no battery or battery cover)
  • Highest price sold: $108 (bundled with 8 games)
• eBay (complete-in-box average price sold): $300
  • Lowest price sold: N/A
  • Highest price sold: N/A
• Amazon (third-party sellers’ asking prices): $71+
• Amazon (Renewed): $201

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 (May 19, 2023).

How Much is a PSP 3000 worth?

Pricing Overview:

• Console Only: $70-$90
• Complete-In-Box: $300
• Refurbished: $192
• New: ~$1,000+

Pricing At Popular Retailers:

• eBay (console only average price sold): $79
  • Lowest price sold: $70 (no battery or battery cover)
  • Highest price sold: $90 (bundled with 1GB memory stick)
• eBay (complete-in-box average price sold): $273
  • Lowest price sold: N/A
  • Highest price sold: N/A
• Amazon (third-party sellers’ asking prices): $90+
• Amazon (Renewed): $192

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 (May 19, 2023).

How Much is a black PSP Go worth?

NOTE: For the PSP Go, pricing differs fairly significantly depending on color. PSP Go consoles were widely released in the United States in two colors, black and white. For that reason, the prices below are broken down for the PSP Go model based on color.

Pricing Overview:

• Console Only: $115-$210
• Complete-In-Box: $185-$346
• Refurbished: $224
• New: ~$1,000+

Pricing At Popular Retailers:

• eBay (console only average price sold): $130
  • Lowest price sold: $115 (bundled with accessories)
  • Highest price sold: $210
• eBay (complete-in-box average price sold): $244
  • Lowest price sold: $185 (bundled with 9 games)
  • Highest price sold: $346
• Amazon (third-party sellers’ asking prices): $142+
• Amazon (Renewed): $224

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 (May 19, 2023).

How Much is a white PSP Go worth?

Pricing Overview:

• Console Only: $160-$175
• Complete-In-Box: $188-$420
• Refurbished: N/A
• New: ~$1,000+

Pricing At Popular Retailers:

• eBay (console only average price sold): $160
  • Lowest price sold: $160 (in good condition)
  • Highest price sold: $175 (bundled with 4GB memory card)
• eBay (complete-in-box average price sold): $303
  • Lowest price sold: $188 (in good condition)
  • Highest price sold: $420 (like new)
• Amazon (third-party sellers’ asking prices): $255+
• Amazon (Renewed): N/A

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 (May 19, 2023).

What are the differences between the PSP 1000, PSP 2000, PSP 3000, and PSP Go?

For the most part, the various PSP consoles are pretty similar, but there are some important (and some non-obvious) differences to note.

PSP 1000

• The PSP 1000 is the original PSP system.
• It’s a little thicker and heavier than the later models, but it’s also incredibly durable.

PSP 2000

• The PSP 2000 is thinner and lighter than the original console.
• The screen is brighter than the original unit.
• The PSP 2000 has a video out port to display on a TV.

PSP 3000

• The screen on the PSP 3000 is even brighter and more responsive than either of the previous two models.
• The PSP 3000 also has a video out port to display to a TV.
• Despite having a brighter and more responsive screen, the 3000 does have a reported issue with scan lines. For many gamers, this isn’t all that noticeable, but some users prefer the 2000 model due to this issue.
• The PSP 3000 replaced the “Home” button on previous models with a PlayStation button.

PSP Go

• The PSP Go is smaller and thinner than any of the previous models.
• The console features a sliding screen.
• The PSP Go ditched the Universal Media Disc (UMD) drive in favor of an all-digital console.
• The battery is much more difficult to get to than previous PSP models.

This is just a brief overview of the essential differences between the different PSP consoles. For an in-depth breakdown, as well as how to tell them all apart, check out our complete comparison: PSP 1000 vs 2000 vs 3000 vs PSP Go.

What about limited edition consoles and color variants?

As illustrated above, color variations can affect the price of PSP consoles, but what about all of the special edition systems that were released over the course of the PSP’s run? Well, there were quite a few, and for the most part, they don’t affect price all that much.

For example, the blue Limited Edition Madden PSP 2000, the white Limited Edition Star Wars Battlefront PSP 2000, and the purple Limited Edition Hannah Montana PSP 3000 are priced similarly to other non-limited edition consoles of the same model.

On the other hand, limited edition consoles like the red God of War PSP 2000, the black and red God of War PSP 3000, and the green Metal Gear PSP 3000 all sell for significantly more than the base models (see links for pricing at eBay).

• eBay Limited Edition God of War PSP 2000 (red)
• eBay Limited Edition God of War PSP 3000 (black & red)
• eBay Limited Edition Metal Gear PSP 3000 (green)

As far as color variations go, there doesn’t seem to be a significant difference in price for the most part – aside from the PSP Go model. Buyers may have a preference when it comes to white or black models (or any other number of available colors), but it doesn’t appear to be significantly affecting price in the current market.

Related Questions

Does GameStop buy PSP consoles?

No, GameStop is no longer buying pre-owned PSP consoles.

Does GameStop carry PSPs in-store?

No, unfortunately, GameStop no longer carries PSP consoles in stock.

Where else can I buy and sell PSP consoles and games?

If you’re looking to buy a certain PSP model, online is probably the best option for purchasing as it can sometimes be hard to find specific models in-store. On the other hand, mom-and-pop used game stores and pawnshops are great places if you’re looking to sell.