Not too long ago, PlayStation and Firewalk Studios introduced Harmony would go offline on September 6, 2024, and refunds will probably be issued to prospects. Which means in simply two extra days, the hero shooter is not going to be playable on PC or PS5.
Shortly after the assertion was made, the sport was not purchasable digitally. Nevertheless, some bodily editions might nonetheless be present in shops. Now, individuals are trying to promote them on eBay for wild quantities of cash.
Why are individuals attempting to promote copies of Harmony?
Merely put? To earn cash.
It appears the announcement of Harmony’s imminent closure has sparked curiosity for bodily copies. Some might imagine the worth of disc copies will enhance as a result of sport’s distinctive scenario, permitting those that are “lucky” to seek out one make a fast buck. Or in a single case, perhaps make a fast $25,000.
As of this writing, looking “Harmony PS5” on eBay sees a complete of 59 outcomes. Not together with the Jordan 5 Retros that seem, the outcomes fluctuate between sealed disc copies of Harmony and the restricted version PS5 DualSense controller. At retail, the hero shooter value $39.99. Now, simply a number of hours earlier than it shuts down, bodily variations of Harmony are promoting anyplace from that retail worth to over $200. A lot of the listings are over $99, with a number of lone listings within the $60 vary and beneath. Most notable is the particular person selling it at $25,000 — which is absolutely wild.
The Harmony themed PS5 DualSense controller has additionally seen a leap in worth on eBay. In that very same search, the controller is listened anyplace between $160 and $300. Nevertheless, in contrast to the sport, gamers can use the controller after September 6, 2024.
The secondary marketplace for video video games is full of some surprising costs for sure video video games. A physical copy of Fortnite for PS4, which is now a free to play sport, sells for over $100. PS4 copies of Deadpool additionally promote for round $70 and above. So, it isn’t a shock individuals might imagine the curiosity of Harmony bodily editions will be the similar. Solely time will inform if this would be the subsequent collector’s merchandise or simply one other disc discovered at your native landfill.