Star Wars Racer Revenge Discs Top $300 on PS5 Jailbreak Use

Physical copies of the 2002 PlayStation 2 game Star Wars Racer Revenge have surged in value to over $300 on secondary markets, driven by reports of a new exploit that enables jailbreaking of PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles. The development, demonstrated in a video posted online on December 31, 2025, has sparked a rush among hackers and collectors alike.

The exploit builds on an existing method known as mast1c0re, which targets consoles running firmware version 12.0, a relatively recent update that previously limited hacking options. Unlike prior techniques that required outdated firmware or digital downloads tied to an internet connection, this version relies on the physical disc of the PS4 rerelease of Racer Revenge. Hackers report that inserting the disc allows code injection through the game's menus, bypassing Sony's restrictions without needing online access. This process leverages the console's backward compatibility with PS2 titles, exploiting a vulnerability in the disc authentication system.

A member of the PlayStation hacking community, identified as Gezine, shared the demonstration video on social media, showing the exploit in action on a PS5. While the full...