Minecraft
PlayStation 5 · 2016
About this game
Minecraft focuses on allowing the player to explore, interact with, and modify a dynamically-generated map made of one-cubic-meter-sized blocks.
In addition to blocks, the environment features plants, mobs, and items.
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Some activities in the game include mining for ore, fighting hostile mobs, and crafting new blocks and tools by gathering various resources found in the game.
The game's open-ended model allows players to create structures, creations, and artwork on various multiplayer servers or their single-player maps.
Other features include redstone circuits for logic computations and remote actions, minecarts and tracks, and a mysterious underworld called the Nether.
A designated but completely optional goal of the game is to travel to a dimension called the End, and defeat the ender dragon.
About PlayStation 5
Launched in late 2020, the PlayStation 5 introduced ultra-fast SSD loading and ray tracing to mainstream console gaming. It's still early in its collecting life cycle, but the Digital Edition (no disc drive) has already created a meaningful split in the market between disc-based and digital-only PS5 owners — something collectors should keep in mind when comparing prices for the "same" game.
Gamevaro tracks Minecraft for PlayStation 5 with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
Adding Minecraft to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This PS5 release dates back to 2016.
Market values by condition
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €25.64 |
| 2026-08-04 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €41.78 |
| 2026-08-04 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €25.64 |
| 2026-08-04 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €41.78 |
| 2026-08-03 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €33.08 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Minecraft, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 5 titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Minecraft worth?
Minecraft for PlayStation 5 is currently worth €33.08 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Minecraft rare?
Minecraft has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 5 titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Minecraft?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Minecraft worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Minecraft is currently worth €33.08 loose, versus €25.64 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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