Is It Worth Keeping The Box Your PlayStation 5 Came In?

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A PlayStation 5 retail box isn't the smallest package, measuring about 18.5 x 17 x 7 inches for a standard edition. So they take up enough space in your living room and are awkward to put on a shelf. And just like any consumer electronic, keeping the original manufacturer's box for your PlayStation 5 might add resale value if you're looking to auction it or sell it on a marketplace.

Demand for used PlayStation 5s has risen by more than 93% after Sony's global price hike in April 2026. Plus, with no sign of the PlayStation 6 coming anytime soon, people might be ready to bite the bullet and buy a Sony console before waiting for the PS 6. On eBay, prices are mixed, though one listing sells a complete bundle of a Sony PlayStation 5 825GB Home Console with a controller, stand, and cables (CFI-1015A) for $525; a similar bundle without the box came in at $391. While this doesn't prove the box is worth that markup for a pre-owned console, the presentation could still attract potential buyers.

If you also consider data from older consoles like the Nintendo GameCube, a rare edition, the Panasonic Q GameCube sells for $1,654 without the box, but will sell for $2,200 if the box is included. That's just one example of how an aged collector's item can increase in value. And of course, for a Sony PlayStation, a built-in disc edition might be considered a lucrative item to own if the future of PlayStation becomes fully disc-less.

The real question is whether holding onto the PlayStation 5 retail box is worth the hassle of selling it online, depending on whether people still think buying a PlayStation 5 is worth it. The answer isn't black and white until Sony has more information about the PlayStation 6, like what the final pricing might be — an industry forecast suggests it might be priced at $1000 — but no one knows until the company announces. Some even speculate it might be more of a handheld or both, which could open up an entirely new market.

Then there are competitors like Nintendo, Valve, and Microsoft that offer attractive living-room gaming options. However, at the very least, the PlayStation 5 has dominated the console market with its high-fidelity visuals and consistent performance, even with AAA titles (especially on the Pro model). Lastly, it also helps that Sony's history of supporting last-gen years into the next-gen cycle is pretty well-established. So really, it is still a decent buy — it's just that people are more worried about the expenses of buying on a tight household budget. But that's also where a used market could hold a lot of potential, targeting the budget-conscious consumer.