An old game from the Star Wars franchise has become a very expensive item for collectors and tech enthusiasts. In early January 2026, prices for physical copies of the game began to rise rapidly on websites like eBay. Some copies that were worth only 20 dollars a few weeks ago are now being sold for as much as 400 dollars. This change happened because hackers discovered that the game contains a specific bug that can be used to unlock the PlayStation 5 console, a process commonly referred to as jailbreaking.
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Which Star Wars game are we talking about?
The game involved in this situation is Star Wars Racer Revenge. Specifically, the high prices are targeting a special physical version of the game released by a company called Limited Run Games for the PlayStation 4. While the game is available digitally on the PlayStation Store for a low price, the digital version cannot be used for this specific hack. The jailbreak requires the physical disc to work.
Hackers found a decades old bug inside the game’s “Hall of Fame” menu. By using the disc, they can inject custom code into the PlayStation 5 system. This allows them to bypass the security features of the console. This new exploit is designed to work on PlayStation 5 consoles running system software up to version 12.00. Because the hack relies on a physical disc, it only works on PlayStation 5 models that have a disc drive. Owners of the Digital Edition console cannot use this method.
Why did it receive such a significant price hike?
The main reason for the massive price jump is scarcity. Limited Run Games only produced a small number of these physical discs in 2019. Reports indicate that only about 8,500 copies were ever made. Because the company does not make new copies, the only way to get one is to buy it from someone who already owns it.
As soon as news of the jailbreak spread through the gaming community, resellers and enthusiasts rushed to buy every available copy. This high demand and low supply caused prices to skyrocket overnight. On eBay, prices jumped from a standard 20 dollars to a range between 230 and 400 dollars. Some rare versions with special covers have even been listed for higher amounts as sellers try to profit from the “battle royal” for the few remaining discs.
How does this overall situation affect the PS5 owners?
For a regular person who just wants to play the game, this price spike is frustrating. However, the game is still available to download digitally on the PlayStation Store for around 5 to 10 dollars. If you simply want to enjoy the Star Wars racing experience, the digital version is the best choice.
For those interested in jailbreaking, the high cost of the disc is a significant barrier. Jailbreaking a console allows users to run unofficial software, customize the menus, or play games from older systems. However, it also voids the warranty of the console and can lead to being banned from online services like the PlayStation Network. Most experts suggest that “technical noobies” should avoid trying this, as it is a complicated process that could potentially break the console if done incorrectly.
Will this price hike keep going?
It is common for prices to drop once a new or easier way to jailbreak a console is discovered. If hackers find a way to perform the same task using a more common game or a web browser exploit, the value of Star Wars Racer Revenge will likely fall back to its original price. For now, the game remains a high value “key” for those looking to unlock the latest PlayStation 5 firmware.
If you happen to have a copy of the Limited Run Games version of Star Wars Racer Revenge in your collection, you are currently holding a very valuable item. Many collectors are choosing to sell their copies now while the demand is at its peak.
