No one REALLY likes accessories. Like those new toys you asked for for Christmas as a child, they're fun for like ten minutes, but you just end up throwing them away after their novelty has run off. But there's no denying that some accessories are pretty cool. We mean, most accessories are terrible and absolutely not necessary, but some are home runs that help accentuate the fun.
And, like most novelty items, most of these accessories have since become rare collector's items collecting virtual dust on eBay...and actual dust (and maybe some mold) in someone's dank basement.
These are the ten rarest PlayStation accessories, and how much they're worth.
10 Uncharted 2 Fortune Hunter Edition
Uncharted 2 is one of Sony's crowning jewels, and when our ancestors visit the video game museums that are sure to crop up in future years, Uncharted 2 will probably have its own display. Or at least be a part of the Naughty Dog display. A special edition called the Fortune Hunter edition was released (albeit not in stores), and it contained various goodies like a replica dagger, the official strategy guide, and an autographed collector's case. These are pretty rare, as only a few hundred were produced, and some copies can currently be found on eBay for between $3,000 and $6,000!
9 Prototype SNES-CD Controller
Back in the ancient days, Sony and Nintendo teamed up and planned to release a console called the Super NES CD-ROM (or SNES-CD). It was going to be a CD-based peripheral for the SNES, but shoddy business arrangements got in the way, and plans for the futuristic console fell through. Luckily, Sony ran with it and created the PlayStation, a direct competitor to Nintendo's legendary N64. A prototype controller for this console can be found on eBay, and according to the seller, it is "the crown jewel of both Sony and Nintendo collecting." The price? A mere $9,000! Time to sell that kidney.
8 PS One LCD Screen
Back in 2000, Sony released a smaller version of the original PlayStation called the PS One. Wanting to be a little spiffy for the new millennium, they also released a so-called "Combo" pack, which contained the base PS One and a little LCD display screen. The screen was just 5'', so you had to basically give yourself a permanent hunch as you slouched over to see the darn thing. Why you couldn't just play it on your TV like a normal person is beyond us. These things are pretty rare nowadays, but they can typically be found online for anywhere between $200 and $400.
7 PS4 Dev Controller
If you dig deep enough on eBay, you can come across some really stuff. For example, this prototype dev controller that was used with the prototype dev console. It even comes equipped with a sticker saying "not for sale," so you know this is some legit stuff! It looks a lot like the official design, only the hand grips are slightly rounder and the pad is flat, black plastic rather than the grippy appearance it eventually settled as. This prototype controller can be yours for just $400! Yeah, you probably won't be able to use it on your actual PS4, but hey, it would make for a cool conversation starter!
6 Dance Performance Pad
Dance Dance Revolution. You've probably heard the name, even if you haven't played the games, as they were enormously popular back in the late 90s and basically invented the traditional rhythm gameplay that you thought was invented by Guitar Hero. Most of these games came equipped with their own dance pads, which were absolute torture for your parents who had to hear you stomping around your room like an elephant. "Dance Performance" pads can currently be found on eBay (complete with the awesome tagline "Be Cool!"), many of which are selling for upwards of $300.
5 Logitech Driving Force GT
Racing games have always been prone to accessories, and one of the most popular was the Logitech Driving Force GT. This was a racing wheel peripheral that included the wheel itself, game buttons, throttle, and both gas and break pedals. You had to have been REALLY into racing games to buy this thing. It was compatible with both the PS2 and PS3 and could be played with basically any racing game or game with a racing section/level. Believe it or not, these things fetch a pretty penny today, and you'd be lucky to find one under $250 online. Pretty pricey for a decades-old steering wheel!
4 Sega Saturn PS2 Controller
Does everyone remember the Sega Saturn? If not, it was this video game console that no one bought and was discontinued after, like, four years. It was an utter failure, but that didn't stop Sega and Sony from teaming up to release a Sega Saturn controller for the PS2. It was based on the Japanese style controller and was exclusively sold in Japan in 2005. AKA, when the PS2 was already on life support. You can still find these unique controllers kicking around online, and they are currently selling on eBay for around $150. Which is more than the Sega Saturn made in its lifetime.
3 PlayStation Mouse
By the mid 90s, the line was beginning to blur between console and PC gaming. In Japan, the PlayStation was launched with the PlayStation Mouse, which is basically exactly what it sounds like - a mouse for the PlayStation. It was just a basic, grey two-button ball mouse that plugged into the controller port and allowed you to play various games with a mouse. This was especially fun for first-person shooters, as it allowed for greater and more immersive control. The PlayStation Mouse is now exceedingly rare, but you can find some online for between $100 and $150, depending on the quality.
2 PocketStation
Sony REALLY wanted to make handheld gaming a thing, and the PocketStation sort of reeks of desperation. This was a tiny little device released exclusively in Japan. It served primarily as a funky memory card (remember those?), but you could also load primitive games onto it and play them with the tiny LCD screen and adorable little controls. Back in the day, stuff like this was considered cutting edge! Because it was never released in North America, the PocketStation is somewhat rare, although you can find them on eBay for around $50. It seems like the demand just isn't there.
1 EyeToy
The EyeToy was certainly a funny little accessory. Released back in 2003, the EyeToy was essentially a primitive form of the Kinect, as it used motion and gesture recognition to control various video games. Sounds fun, but the EyeToy kind of sucked, and the games it supported weren't very good. Yeah, over ten million of these things were sold, but those were primarily from overzealous buyers who wanted to get their hands on the latest toy. These aren't SUPER rare, but they're still a collector's item that some old school gamers might be interested in. If so, they'll have to shell out about $15 to $30.