If you’re scouring eBay for rare gaming collectibles, you might stumble upon something intriguing: PlayStation 5 copies of the now-defunct Concord being sold for prices reaching an eye-watering $2,250. It’s not just the game itself that’s making waves; limited-edition Concord PS5 DualSense controllers are also being listed at exorbitant rates, climbing up to $750.
Even though the Concord discs don’t serve any practical purpose—more of an artifact rather than a playable game—the controllers retain their functionality, making them a slightly more valuable piece for collectors. It’s astonishing that despite Concord’s brief and tumultuous stint in the gaming sphere, some enthusiasts are still desperate to own a piece of its controversial legacy.
What makes this all the more perplexing is Concord’s dramatic fall from grace. Touted as a major project by Sony and their in-house team at Firewalk Studios, Concord launched in August 2024. Unfortunately, its entry into the gaming world was met with a resounding thud. The live-service hero shooter failed to impress, resulting in a swift backlash from the PS5 and PC communities. The disappointment culminated in Sony issuing refunds and yanking the game offline, less than two weeks after launch. This debacle even led to the closure of Firewalk Studios, marking a somber chapter in PlayStation history.
Yet, here we are, with physical copies of Concord popping up on resale platforms at startling prices. While the majority of listings range between $15 to $40, some opportunistic sellers are hoping to capitalize on scarcity, with listings soaring to $300 or even $500. The pinnacle of these listings is a jaw-dropping $2,250. But why would anyone pay such a sum for a non-working game disc?
In rare cases, it’s about owning a sliver of the gaming past that’s as storied as it is contentious. The controllers, meanwhile, offer buyers a functional yet limited piece, making the inflated prices slightly easier to digest for those enamored by their unique and vivid design.
The irony isn’t lost that with Concord’s future forever buried and Sony reevaluating its games-as-a-service approach—highlighted by the recent cancellation of other live-service titles—collector’s appeal is perhaps all that remains. For collectors, it’s less about what Concord could do and more about what it represents: a bygone experiment from a major gaming titan.
