PS5 jailbreak discovery sends obscure ‘Star Wars’ game prices skyward

Prices for the 2019 Limited Run Games physical release of “Star Wars Racer Revenge” have skyrocketed following reports that a bug in the game serves as an entry point for a PlayStation 5 jailbreak. Originally retailing for under $40, used copies are now surfacing on eBay for as much as $411.

Announced on December 31, 2025, the exploit targets a vulnerability in the game’s Hall of Fame feature on PS5 firmware 12.00. The bug reportedly allows users to inject custom code into the console. Because the PS5 features backward compatibility with PS4 discs, and physical media cannot be patched by Sony in the same way as digital software, the disc has become a “key ingredient” for the homebrew community.

Developed by Rainbow Studios, “Star Wars Racer Revenge” was published by LucasArts for the PlayStation 2. The racing video game was released in North America on February 12, 2002 and in Europe on March 8, 2002.

A rumored PS5 Jailbreak method has caused 'Star Wars Racer Revenge' to go from $50 to almost $500

The reason is down to the fact the physical copy of the limited edition game is the key for hackers to study the console’s core software pic.twitter.com/OwixbSQlVx

— Dexerto (@Dexerto) January 2, 2026

Supply and demand crisis

The sudden price surge is exacerbated by the game’s extreme rarity:

• Limited Supply: Limited Run Games produced only 8,500 copies of the PS4 port.
• Market Impact: Most listings now sit at $250 or higher, with major retailers like Amazon completely sold out.
• Global Rush: Users have begun importing copies from other regions to bypass local resellers, though rising tariffs and high demand are quickly closing that window.

Proof of concept

While the exploit has triggered a gold rush among opportunistic sellers, experts in the PlayStation scene urge caution. Currently, the hack is considered a proof of concept—a long and difficult road remains between this initial exploit and the development of full custom firmware. Some hackers have even suggested that leaked ROM keys alone may not be sufficient to achieve a total system jailbreak.

Sony has successfully defended the PS5 from low-level jailbreaking since its 2020 launch. While previous software-level exploits were neutralized via firmware updates, this hardware-based entry point presents a more permanent challenge for the manufacturer.