The cost of the PS4 edition of the under-the-radar Star Wars racing title, Star Wars Racer Revenge, has surged sharply in recent days owing to its part in a fresh PlayStation 5 exploit, according to Eurogamer. This title debuted on PS2 back in 2002 before Limited Run Games adapted it for PS4 in 2019. Developers disclosed its importance to the hacking technique on December 31.
Hackers targeting the PS5's 12.00 firmware version rely on Racer Revenge because of a flaw in the game's Hall of Fame functionality, Eurogamer explains. That vulnerability allows users to embed custom code directly into Sony's hardware. The console's compatibility with PS4 discs turns this game into a straightforward option for carrying out the breach. Physical discs for such purposes are favored in the hacking community since Sony cannot update them as easily as digital versions.
At launch, the PS4 release of Star Wars Racer Revenge retailed for $14.99 up to $37.50, but pre-owned versions are now fetching prices as high as $411 on eBay. Vendors are boosting rates to take advantage of the title's emerging status in PS5 hacking strategies. This trend is amplified by the overall limited availability of the product.
As implied by its branding, Limited Run Games specializes in producing legacy titles in small batches as desirable collectibles. Official figures from the publisher indicate they created only 8,500 units of Racer Revenge, rendering it somewhat uncommon to begin with, and significantly more costly now with the heightened attention from PS5 exploit enthusiasts.
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