Hi, probably everyone remembers the legendary PlayStation 2 gaming console, which was one of the best-selling consoles in the world. Sony sold PS2 consoles just over 155 million units (the PS1 102 million units, and the PS4 116.9 million units).
The PS2 is the most widely sold gaming console right now, which has been more popular even than the Nintendo DS or GameBoy. While most likely, Sony won’t keep its title for long because the Nintendo Switch has already sold just over 100 million consoles in just 4 years.
Even though the PlayStation 2 was released in 2000 (release price of 299 USD), many people still have them. And naturally, the discovery of a gaming console under the bad that is a little over 20 years old begs the question, how much is it worth today?
Short answer
If standard accessories, PlayStation 2 (FAT) today costs from 45 USD to 110 USD. PlayStation 2 (slim) from 100 USD to 190 USD.
How much is a PlayStation 2 worth now?
As we mentioned earlier, prices range from 45 USD to 190 USD, although you would be surprised how much money you could get for some rare PS2 games. Below I present the top 10 most expensive PS2 games.
Top 25 expensive PS2 games
Keep in mind that almost any game holds great value if not unpacked (brand new). The games in the packs are very popular because of collectors, so their price is 10 or even 100 times higher than the original sale price.
But there are PlayStation 2 games that, even unpacked, hold incredible value. The rarer the game, the more expensive it is usually. Below is a list of the top 30 most expensive games, so you can make a good buck of money if you have one of them. Of course, you can also keep it under the bed because the price of such rare games will only go up over time.
Warning
This list consists of unboxed games that count as pre-owned.
25/25 Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly
- Today, the PlayStation 2 console game Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly is worth 45-100 USD
- Release Date: 2003
- Copies: 160 000
- Metacritic: 81
24/25 Rez
- Today, the PlayStation 2 console game Rez is worth 50-100 USD
- Release Date: 2001
- Copies: In Japan – 37,600, North America – 100,000
- Metacritic: 78
23/25 Eternal Poison
- Today, the PlayStation 2 console game Eternal Poison is worth 75-160 USD
- Release Date: 2008
- Copies: Unknown
- Metacritic: 65
22/25 manhunt 2
- Today, the PlayStation 2 console game manhunt 2 is worth 80-120 USD
- Release Date: 2007
- Copies: 550,00 (banned in USA)
- Metacritic: 67
21/25 Legend of Sayuki
- Today, the PlayStation 2 console game Legend of Sayuki is worth 90-100 USD
- Release Date: 2008
- Copies: unknown
- Metacritic: –
20/25 GOD HAND
- Today, the PlayStation 2 console game GOD HAND is worth 100-200 USD
- Release Date: 2006
- Copies: In Japan – 60 000
- Metacritic: – 73
19/25 Dragon Sisters
- Today, the PlayStation 2 console game Dragon Sisters is worth 110-200 USD
- Release Date: 2005
- Copies: unknown
- Metacritic: –
18/25 Dragon Blaze
- Today, the PlayStation 2 console game Dragon Blaze is worth 120-150 USD
- Release Date: 2006
- Copies: unknown
- Metacritic: –
17/25 Samurai Western
- Today, the PlayStation 2 console game Samurai Western is worth 150-210 USD
- Release Date: 2005
- Copies: unknown
- Metacritic: 58
16/25 White Van Racer
- Today, the PlayStation 2 console game White Van Racer is worth 160 USD
- Release Date: 2007
- Copies: unknown
- Metacritic: –
15/25 .hack Volume 4 Quarantine:
- Today, the PlayStation 2 console game .hack Volume 4 Quarantine is worth 150-260 USD
- Release Date: 2004
- Copies: unknown
- Metacritic: 70
14/25 Def Jam Fight For NY
- Today, the PlayStation 2 console game 14/25 Def Jam Fight For NY is worth 160-250 USD
- Release Date: 2005
- Copies: unknown
- Metacritic: 83
13/25 Steambot Chronicles
- Today, the PlayStation 2 console game Steambot Chronicles is worth 200 USD
- Release Date: 2005-2006
- Copies: unknown
- Metacritic: 74
12/25 Marvel Vs Capcom 2
- Today, the PlayStation 2 console game Marvel Vs Capcom 2 is worth 200-225 USD
- Release Date: 2002
- Copies: 760 000
- Metacritic: 76
11/25 Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3
- Today, the PlayStation 2 console game Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3 is worth 200-250 USD
- Release Date: 2007
- Copies: 1,040,000
- Metacritic: 73
10/25 Futurama
- Today, the PlayStation 2 console game Futurama is worth 200-250 USD
- Release Date: 2003
- Copies: unknown
- Metacritic: 59
9/25 MICHIGAN:REPORT FROM HELL
- Today, the PlayStation 2 console game MICHIGAN:REPORT FROM HELL is worth 200-300 USD
- Release Date: 2004
- Copies: In Japan 31,667
- Metacritic: 53
8/25 Echo Night: Beyond
- Today, the PlayStation 2 console game Echo Night: Beyond is worth 250-300 USD
- Release Date: 2004-2005
- Copies: unknown
- Metacritic: 60
7/25 Blood Will Tell
- Today, the PlayStation 2 console game Blood Will Tell is worth 180-450 USD
- Release Date: 2004-2005
- Copies: unknown
- Metacritic: 67
6/25 Xenosaga Episode III
- Today, the PlayStation 2 console game Xenosaga Episode III is worth 250-500 USD
- Release Date: 2006
- Copies: 340,000
- Metacritic: 81
5/25 Hounting Ground
- Today, the PlayStation 2 console game Hounting Ground is worth 300-400 USD
- Release Date: 2005
- Copies: unknown
- Metacritic: 67
4/25 Dragonball Z 2 V Jump
- Today, the PlayStation 2 console game Dragonball Z 2 V Jump is worth 300-400 USD
- Release Date: 2004
- Copies: 2000
- Metacritic: –
3/25 Silent hill: Shattered memories
- Today, the PlayStation 2 console game Silent hill: Shattered memories is worth 350 USD.
- Release Date: 2009-2010
- Copies: 440,000
- Metacritic: 77
2/25 Kuon
- Today, the PlayStation 2 console game Kuon is worth 400-900 USD.
- Release Date: 2004-2006
- Copies: 20 000
- Metacritic: 57
1/25 Rule of Rose
- Today, the PlayStation 2 console game Rule of Rose is worth 650-750 USD.
- Release Date: 2006
- Copies: 20 000 (Banned in UK)
- Metacritic: 59
If you have one of these games, the price of your PS2 setup increases exponentially. So, I would offer to check the value of every game you have, at least on Ebay.com. In the photos below, I will show you how to do it.
All calculations were performed using games sold on ebay.com and amazon.com. When looking for the value of a game, always use the SOLD feature, as there are quite a few times when vendors try to create the image that this is a rare game and set an illogically high price… such games are often never sold.
How to Check the Value of a PlayStation 2 (PS2) Game
First of all, go to Ebay.com. If you’re already on home page of ebay.com, follow the steps below.
- Step 1. Press Advanced.
- Step 1. Enter the name of the game you are looking for and add the word “PS2” at the end of the sentence.
- Step 2. Check Sold listings box.
- Step 3. Press Search button.
After following these steps, you should see a list of the game sold with the date and amount. With this information, you will determine how much your game is worth objectively.
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Conclusion
In summary, you can understand that your PS2 may be much more valuable than it seems. I suggest checking the value of each available game. I hope you will find some rare games on your gaming set!
If you have any questions or suggestions or would like to share the rare PS2 game you discovered, please comment in the comments section.
FAQ
What NTSC U/C USA means?
It is a TV standard primarily used in Japan and most of North America.
What PAL means?
It is a TV standard that is primarily used in Europe.
How much is a PlayStation 2 worth?
As I mentioned at the beginning of the article, the PS2 today is worth $ 45 to $ 110.
How much is a PlayStation 2 slim worth?
As I mentioned at the beginning of the article, the PS2 slim today is worth $ 100 to $ 190.
What does CIB means?
The word CIB next to the PlayStation 2 on sale means “Complete in box,” which means there is a whole pack as it was in the store.
Is the demo version of the game valuable?
If you have any demo disk of the game, it is usually worth even more money than the complete game.
