How much is a platinum trophy worth PS4?
Let‘s start with the clear answer: a platinum trophy on PS4 has immense prestige value, but little direct monetary value. Unlocking all other trophies in a game to earn platinum takes dedication and skill. But this pinnacle PlayStation honor does not translate to cash rewards from Sony.
PlayStation platinums convert to about $1 each in PSN credit
Through Sony‘s Rewards program, 10 platinum trophies earn you 1,000 points, which can be redeemed for $10 PSN wallet credit. So indirectly, one platinum trophy nets about $1 in credit.
To earn real money, you need a staggering number of platinums. At one cent per trophy, you would need 10,000 platinums to make $100! Clearly, the main value of platinums is not financial.
Just 0.1-3% of PS4 players unlock platinum trophies
The key draw of platinums is how rare they are. According to 2022 data from the trophy tracking site PSNProfiles, only 0.1-3% of PlayStation gamers earn the platinum in any given title.
Let‘s analyze God of War (2018) as an example. An astounding 20.5 million players have earned at least one of the game‘s trophies. But only 3% of those gamers (613,259 players) unlocked the platinum.
This demonstrates the sheer time and skill required to fully "complete" a major PS4 exclusive. Platinums indicate mastery of a game‘s every challenge and collectible.
Percentage of God of War Players with Platinum Trophy
| Total Players | 20,500,000 |
|---|---|
| Platinum Earners | 613,259 (3%) |
As a fellow trophy hunter with 82 PlayStation platinums, I feel immense satisfaction seeing that gleaming platinum pop. They are badges of honor in the gaming community.
10 ultra rare PS4 platinum trophies
Below I‘ve highlighted the 10 rarest PS4 platinum trophies along with their unlock percentages according to PSNProfiles data. These are some of the most prestigious plats indicating mastery of supremely challenging games.
| Game | Platinum Rarity |
|---|---|
| Crypt of the NecroDancer | 0.08% |
| Bloodborne | 2.7% |
| Nioh | 3.1% |
| Sekiro: Shadows Dies Twice | 3.1% |
| Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy | 3.3% |
| Nioh 2 | 4.1% |
| The Last of Us Remastered | 4.8% |
| Uncharted 4 | 5.3% |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 5.3% |
| Infamous Second Son | 6.5% |
As you can see, even popular PS4 exclusives like Uncharted 4 and The Last of Us have less than 5% platinum earn rates. These ultra rare trophies are the pinnacle PlayStation flex!
Tips to earn PS4 platinum trophies faster
For those looking to become elite PlayStation trophy hunters, I‘ve compiled tips to unlock platinums quicker based on my personal experience:
- Use trophy tracking sites – Follow collectible guides on PSNProfiles and track progress.
- Stack missable trophies – Combine playthroughs to clean up missable trophies in one run.
- Play on easy – Set difficulty to easy to blaze through combat and boss fights.
- Co-op grind – Team up with friends and combine trophies for shared progress.
The journey for that ultra-prestigious platinum trophy demands diligence and perseverance. But the satisfaction of 100% completion is worth the long hours.
For super fans, I also recommend comparing trophy counts on sites like PSNProfiles. Fellow trophy hunter "raphi-chan" holds the #1 global spot with 2,074 platinums! Now that is dedication.
The value of platinums goes beyond trophies themselves
While the monetary value of a PS4 platinum hovers around $1, their prestige and emotional value for gamers is priceless. These crowning trophies represent conquering games inside and out.
Some platinums also confer special bonuses like unlocking PS4 dynamic themes. For example, getting Bloodborne‘s 2.7% ultra rare platinum nets you an exclusive theme.
But at their core, platinum trophies promote gaming skill, endurance, and problem solving. The journey to 100% completion pushes players and forges pride. And platinums will remain esteemed badges of honor for PlayStation fans.
So keep chasing those gorgeous platinums! Just don‘t plan on earning massive profits. If nothing else, use your hard-won prowess to flex on your gamer friends.
