Hi-Fi Rush

PlayStation 5 · 2023

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About this game

Hi-Fi Rush is a single-player, action rhythm-based brawler.

The game follows Chai, a wannabe rock star who volunteers for a corporate experiment and accidentally ends up with a music player fused to his chest.

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Branded a defect by the corporation that performed the experiment, Chai becomes a target for extermination and must battle his way through company executives, robotic enforcers, and security systems.

Along the way he forms a team of allies, each with their own abilities, who join him in resisting the company’s plans.

Gameplay centers on rhythm-driven combat where every attack, dodge, and ability is tied to the beat of the soundtrack.

Chai wields a makeshift guitar-shaped weapon to perform light and heavy combos.

Players are encouraged to time their actions with the background music, as synchronization enhances damage and builds combo multipliers.

Even if input is slightly off, the animations align to the beat, ensuring the rhythm is always maintained.

Chai’s companions can be summoned mid-fight to exploit enemy weaknesses or trigger puzzle-solving abilities, such as breaking shields or activating distant switches.

Progression is structured around mission-based stages, each with distinct environments, hazards, and themed bosses.

Defeating enemies rewards gears, a form of currency used to purchase new moves and abilities.

Additional upgrades can increase health, special attack capacity, and combat options.

The game grades performance after battles and stages based on timing accuracy, combo variety, and damage taken, encouraging replay to improve ranks.

Extra modes unlock after completion, such as higher difficulty levels, time-based challenges, and a rhythm tower that tests endurance against waves of enemies.

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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 Hi-Fi Rush 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.

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Market values by condition

PAL

Loose / Item only

€77.26

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Boxed (CIB)

€193.14

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Sealed / New

€463.53

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NTSC-U

Loose / Item only

€65.48

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Boxed (CIB)

€163.69

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Sealed / New

€392.87

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Recent sales

Date	Type	Region	Price	Source
2026-06-16	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€65.48	eBay US
2026-06-16	Loose / Item only	PAL	€77.26	eBay NL
2026-06-16	Boxed (CIB)	NTSC-U	€163.69	eBay US
2026-06-16	Boxed (CIB)	PAL	€193.14	eBay NL
2026-06-16	Sealed / New	NTSC-U	€392.87	eBay US
2026-06-16	Sealed / New	PAL	€463.53	eBay NL

Market insights

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NTSC-U is 18% cheaper

The NTSC-U version (€65.48) is significantly cheaper than PAL (€77.26) loose. CIB: PAL €193.14, NTSC-U €163.69.

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CIB commands 150% premium

A complete PAL copy (€193.14) costs 150% more than a loose copy (€77.26). Sealed goes for €463.53.

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Hi-Fi Rush, 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 Hi-Fi Rush worth?

Hi-Fi Rush for PlayStation 5 is currently worth €77.26 loose, €193.14 complete in box, and €463.53 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Hi-Fi Rush rare?

Hi-Fi Rush 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 Hi-Fi Rush?

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Hi-Fi Rush, loose is €77.26 and CIB is €193.14 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

Is Hi-Fi Rush worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of Hi-Fi Rush is currently worth €77.26 loose, versus €65.48 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.