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Forgotten Star Wars Racer Revenge game is key to jailbreaking PlayStation 5, price soars 1,900% overnight amid leaked ROM keys exploit — Physical copies of the PS4 game go from $20 to $400 on eBay
The PlayStation 5 ROM keys leak has ignited a frenzy, signaling that a firmware 12.00 jailbreak for the PlayStation 5 is imminent. Gezine — a leading developer and security researcher in the jailbreak community — confirmed that a physical disc copy of Star Wars Racer Revenge is now essential for the exploit. The revelation has sent prices rocketing to all-time highs, prompting jailbreakers and gamers to go on a buying spree.
Star Wars Racer Revenge, which sports theCUSA-03474 game code, hides a rare vulnerability that lets developers inject code directly into the PlayStation system—an exploit that’s quietly evaded patches since the game’s 2002 PlayStation 2 debut. Critically, only the PlayStation 4 physical edition (not the PlayStation 2 original) is vulnerable to the jailbreak. That version was released as an ultra-limited run of just 8,500 copies worldwide, making it a hot ticket for jailbreakers.
The game’s usual $59.99 price tag has vanished, replaced by empty shelves at every major U.S. retailer—including Best Buy and Amazon. The only way to snag a copy now is through resale platforms like eBay, where opportunistic scalpers and savvy collectors are driving prices sky-high. As of now, 80 copies are up for grabs on eBay in the U.S., with jaw-dropping price tags ranging from $230 to $399.99. Before the PlayStation 5 jailbreak news, the same game was going for as low as $20 on eBay.
mast1core based on disc game CUSA03474This was the 12.00 dup exploit that was teased.Will release code after polishing more.Happy new year scene pic.twitter.com/mskPXHQQ0bJanuary 1, 2026
The jailbreak isn't available to the public yet — Gezine is still refining the code before making it available. The developer acknowledged that the requirement to use a specific, ultra-rare game for the jailbreak has frustrated many in the community. Star Wars Racer Revenge is notoriously hard to find. Gezine also cautioned enthusiasts not to expect a BD-JB exploit just yet.
The skyrocketing prices for Star Wars Racer Revenge may only be a temporary phenomenon. Once early adopters finish jailbreaking their consoles, many will probably resell their copies, which could bring prices back down to earth. If you’re not desperate to be among the first to join the jailbreak scene, waiting it out might be the smartest move.
But for those who want instant access, your best shot could be to scour local game shops, retro stores, or check listings on platforms like Facebook Marketplace. Don’t count on big retailers—Best Buy, Amazon, or even Playasia—to restock anytime soon, as this ultra-rare game remains firmly in the hands of early jailbreakers and opportunistic resellers.
Zhiye Liu is a news editor, memory reviewer, and SSD tester at Tom’s Hardware. Although he loves everything that’s hardware, he has a soft spot for CPUs, GPUs, and RAM.
"Star Wars Racer Revenge, which sports theCUSA-03474 game code, hides a rare vulnerability that lets developers inject code directly into the PlayStation system—an exploit that’s quietly evaded patches since the game’s 2002 PlayStation 2 debut."
Somebody was sitting on this knowing that one day it could come handy
It was the same for the xbox 360 last year, and then they found a free demo with the same flaw.
Once people know what to look for they start looking for it.
