With the confirmation that Grand Theft Auto VI will not come out on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, thousands of players still keep a console from the previous generation in their living room that will become definitively obsolete for the new Rockstar Games universe.
The best strategy to cushion the expense of buying a PlayStation 5 or an Xbox Series X|S is selling your current console before its residual value plummets completely.
We have compiled the average valuation tables in Spain for the main specialized stores (GAME, CeX, Cash Converters) and the real sale price between private individuals on platforms like Wallapop.
Average valuation table (Console + 1 original controller + cables)
The prices reflect the correct functional state of the equipment and the indispensable original cables (power and HDMI):
| Console model | Cash valuation (Store) | Store voucher valuation (Store) | Private sale (Wallapop / MilAnuncios) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original PS4 / Fat (500 GB) | €55 - €65 | €75 - €85 | €90 - €110 |
| PS4 Slim (500 GB / 1 TB) | €70 - €85 | €95 - €115 | €120 - €145 |
| PS4 Pro (1 TB) | €110 - €130 | €145 - €165 | €170 - €200 |
| Xbox One S (500 GB / 1 TB) | €45 - €60 | €65 - €80 | €80 - €100 |
| Xbox One X (1 TB) | €85 - €100 | €115 - €135 | €130 - €155 |
Note: Store valuation requires that the console keeps the factory warranty seals intact (not having been opened in an unauthorized manner) and that the DualShock 4 or Xbox controller does not suffer from joystick drift.
How much you reduce the cost of your new console
If you apply the money obtained from your old console to the purchase of your next-generation machine for GTA 6:
- Selling a PS4 Pro on Wallapop (~€185):
- A PS5 Slim Digital (RRP €449) leaves you with just €264 out of pocket.
- An Xbox Series S (RRP ~€279) is reduced to a ridiculous outlay of less than €100.
- Trading in a PS4 Slim at a store for a voucher (~€105):
- It discounts almost a quarter of the cost of the new machine right at the counter with no waiting or dealing with strangers.
Key tips before handing in your console
- Formatting and account unlinking: Go to Settings > Initialization > Initialize PS4 (Full). Make sure you have previously deactivated the console as primary on your PlayStation Network account to avoid licensing problems on your future PS5.
- Clean surface dust and vents: A clean and well-cared-for console transmits immediate confidence on Wallapop or prevents the store clerk from downgrading the condition category to “Good” or “Acceptable”.
- Sell physical games as a bundle: If you have titles on disc like GTA V, Red Dead Redemption 2, or sports sagas, sell them as a pack alongside the console. You will increase the total sale price by an additional €20 to €40.