Oregon man buys incredibly rare 1-in-50 PS1 worth $1,000 that he'd never heard of to try and fix it
Published on Feb 13, 2026 at 12:04 PM (UTC-5)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Feb 16, 2026 at 8:34 AM (UTC-5)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
This Oregon YouTuber just bought an incredibly rare PS1 for a huge amount of cash, but there’s a problem.
Actually, more than one problem.
The first problem is that he’s now $325 short, because that’s how much he paid for this iconic piece of tech.
The second problem is that the PS1 doesn’t work, but there’s a silver lining.
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This is why this PS1 is so valuable
TronicsFix, a YouTuber from Oregon, bought an ultra-rare Tony Hawk Edition PS1.
Only 50 units were made back then.
This PlayStation 1 was originally launched as a promotional item for the Tony Hawk Pro Skater game, and most people probably didn’t even know about it until now.
Despite being in less-than-great condition – it was quite dirty and ‘yellowed’ – it still cost $325.
The main reason why he decided to buy it anyway is that this PS1 is apparently worth a lot more than that.
In his estimation, it would easily sell for $1,000 or more if he managed to fix it.
The good news, especially for him, is that he did manage to fix it.
Apparently, the only problem was the disc drive, which was not receiving power due to a mechanical issue with the lid switch and gears.
After lubricating the hinge pins and internal mechanisms, the PS1 worked again.
At that point, he simply cleaned the PS1, added a PS logo, and there you go – he now has a PS1 potentially worth $1,000.
Is retro tech actually worth some cash?
First-gen tech products do relatively well in the market.
Original iPhones can easily go for tens of thousands of dollars, and old iPods are also quite valuable.
The same goes for older consoles such as the PS1, you see here, or the old Nokia 3310.
There’s only one major caveat.
The caveat is that there’s a common theme here.
All these products are generally only worth something if – and that’s a big if – they’re still in the box.
A used iPhone 3G wouldn’t be worth much, but a sealed iPhone 3G still wrapped in plastic might be.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
