Top 10 Rarest PS1 Games That Are Worth a Fortune

The unique PlayStation was a historic second in gaming. Constructed off of a well-documented falling out between Sony and Nintendo over a disc-drive add-on for the Tremendous NES, the PlayStation would set up Sony’s entry into the online game market as a first-rate competitor to The Massive N. It started a console lineup that’s nonetheless going sturdy to at the present time, and it was dwelling to many iconic, revolutionary titles that helped set up a promising leap into 3D gaming.

Like every console (particularly one which’s now practically 30 years outdated…wow), not each sport is straightforward to search out. You’re gonna need to prepared these wallets – and possibly burn a gap in your pocket – if you wish to expertise a few of these video games the genuine means. Listed below are 10 of the rarest and most costly PlayStation video games to blow a few of your money on (at your personal threat, after all).

As regular, all listed costs are courtesy of PriceCharting. Used costs are based mostly on the location’s “Free Value” itemizing, whereas new costs are based mostly on the “New Value” itemizing. Entries are ranked from lowest to highest by their respective “new” value. 

10. Rayman 2: The Nice Escape [Watch Bundle]

$1,300 New | $302 Used

Normally, the “Particular Editions” of video games come later within the record, however this time round, we’re simply gonna rip the Band-Assist off instantly. Rayman 2: The Great Escape is a…nicely, nice sport that was particularly noteworthy for its time as an early instance of a incredible 3D platformer. It additionally received a particular bundle that included a Rayman-themed watch, which naturally was not made in huge portions. Mix that with the truth that this bundle was just for the PlayStation model of the sport, and also you’ve received a sizzling commodity on the resale market.

Simply discovering a used copy alone will ship you again $302, whereas a brand new copy pushes all the way in which to $1,300. All that for a watch…I imply, certain, it’s a Rayman watch, however come on! The excellent news is that Rayman 2 has been re-released on rattling close to any console you may consider, and you’ll play it 50 alternative ways to Sunday. So if you happen to’re that determined to play Rayman 2, you’ll be capable to discover a copy of it nearly anyplace…and possibly for lots much less cash.

9. Syphon Filter 3 [911 Edition]

$1,427 New | $378 Used

Right here’s a reasonably distinctive case: Syphon Filter 3 was initially set to launch on Sept. 21, 2001, what would’ve been 10 days after the Sept. 11 assaults. Naturally, this was a second in historical past that had a big impact on the tradition and society, and a whole lot of completely different movies, video games, and different such media needed to be altered in a roundabout way. Syphon Filter 3 was one such instance, as the unique field artwork of the sport featured an American flag over an exploding authorities constructing. The sport was already shipped out to retailers for launch however needed to be recalled to permit Sony to swap the field artwork.

As it’s, although, since copies have been already out within the wild, some by no means made their means again to Sony, both by means of retail staffers pocketing a number of of them, or copies taking place to make their means out to prospects. Clearly, the costs for this model would leap up, with used copies going for $378 and new copies touchdown at $1,427. Fairly frankly, if you happen to’re that determined for the recalled field artwork, you could be finest served discovering a duplicate of the unique sport after which printing off some model of the outdated one on-line. May prevent a couple of bucks…and a little bit of the standard, however who’s counting?

8. Ridge Racer [Long Box]

$1,440 New | N/A Used

“It’s Ridge Racer…RIIIIIIIIIIDGE RACEEEEEEEEEER!!!!! Keep in mind that one?” Nicely, right here’s one thing that I hope you may keep in mind: PlayStation video games coming in lengthy bins. Sure, within the earliest days of the PlayStation’s life, titles would are available bins that have been a lot bigger than the standard jewel instances the PlayStation can be identified for. With Ridge Racer being a launch title for the console, it naturally got here in an extended field, and as soon as these went out of favor (and jewel case variations have been produced), its value naturally jumped up.

Curiously, PriceCharting doesn’t record a “used” value for the sport, which means such variations of the sport might solely exist in small quantities. There are most actually new copies obtainable, although, touchdown all the way in which up at $1,440. If Ridge Racer is one thing you search, is it actually price paying all that for an extended field? Save the shelf house and discover a jewel case copy as a substitute.

7. Warhawk [Long Box]

$1,492 New | N/A Used

Hey, look! One other lengthy field! Whereas it wasn’t a correct launch title like Ridge Racer, Warhawk was launched throughout the launch window of the unique PlayStation, thus which means it first got here in an extended field. In fact, this upped its rarity and value an honest bit as time went on earlier than the sport finally acquired a jewel case launch. Thus, if you would like the genuine, authentic launch, you’re gonna need to go massive or go dwelling.

As soon as once more, no used value is listed for this sport…maybe individuals by no means eliminate their lengthy bins? In case you’re shopping for a brand new copy, although, get able to blow $1,492 on this one. Certain, Warhawk might nonetheless be loads of enjoyable to play at this time, however you may simply be finest served looking for a jewel case copy. Or, if you happen to’re not THAT a lot of a stickler, you possibly can check out the PlayStation 3 remake, which is reasonable and in addition good by itself…although it’s multiplayer-only, so your mileage might differ there.

6. Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Recollections [Premium Edition]

$1,625 New | $20 Used

Again on one other “Particular Version,” Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Recollections provided up its personal “Premium Version” that features three correct Yu-Gi-Oh! taking part in playing cards. Each copy got here with the Pink-Eyes Black Steel Dragon, Harpie’s Pet Dragon, and Metalmorph playing cards. Discovering the sport itself will not be a lot of a problem, however discovering a correct copy of the “Premium Version” that features all three playing cards is the place you’ll actually be examined.

Discovering a used copy isn’t any sweat, coming in at round $20. Clearly, these “used” copies received’t include all the things you’re on the lookout for, and that’s the place you’ll must shell out $1,625 on a brand new copy of the sport. You could be higher off looking for the playing cards themselves on-line, after which saving the opposite bit of cash for a greater Yu-Gi-Oh! sport. In spite of everything, Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel is free!

5. Twisted Steel 2

$1,932 New | $30 Used

That is by far one of the crucial fascinating entries on this record, because it’s merely the unique launch of Twisted Metal 2. No “lengthy field” variant or “Particular Version,” simply the common outdated model of the sport. In all equity, the truth that it’s right here in any respect could also be the results of Twisted Steel 2 getting a “Best Hits” re-release. Again when such variations of video games can be launched, black-label copies basically went out of manufacturing. All future copies produced can be the “Best Hits” model, which meant the unique, black-labeled version would develop into tougher to search out.

As soon as once more, discovering a used copy of the sport shouldn’t harm you an excessive amount of, as that runs for roughly $30. It’s looking for a brand new copy the place issues go awry, as that can put you down $1,932. In fact, Twisted Steel 2 is an excellent sport, however possibly not for that sort of value. It could be higher to only seize it in your PlayStation 4 or 5 since Sony just lately added it to the Classics library.

4. Destruction Derby [Long Box]

$2,030 New | N/A Used

Nicely, would you have a look at that? ANOTHER costly PlayStation sport that got here in an extended field! I’m not saying these long-box releases are Batman, however I’ve by no means seen a long-box PlayStation sport and Batman in the identical room collectively. Anyway, sure, Destruction Derby was one other sport that was launched early within the PlayStation’s lifespan, which meant it got here in a kind of longer bins. Being that it’s a contact extra obscure than a few of the different lengthy field releases, that value was certain to leap.

As regular, there isn’t any used value listed for an extended field, as a result of nobody removes their lengthy field PlayStation video games. You’ll need to get a brand new copy of the sport if you would like in, and that’s gonna put you down $2,030. That’s an asinine sum of money for any sport, and it’s particularly costly to pay all of that only for the scale of the field. Dimension doesn’t matter…for…bins…that’s what I meant…yeah. Anyway, simply discover a jewel case for this one and play it that means.

3. Mortal Kombat 3 [Jewel Case]

$2,467 New | $558 Used

Right here’s the place we get into some really unusual territory: for no matter cause, the jewel case launch of Mortal Kombat 3 is costlier than its authentic launch, which got here in an extended field. It will seem that, as soon as the time got here to breed the sport, only some jewel case copies have been made, which means they grew to become rarer than the unique model. Don’t get it twisted, the lengthy field continues to be loads costly (whereas used copies are a cool $20, new copies go as much as $1,850), however it’s nothing in comparison with the jewel case’s costs.

Simply discovering a used copy alone runs all the way in which as much as $558, the very best used value listed for any PlayStation sport. New copies may not be as costly as a number of different titles, however don’t let that idiot you: $2,467 is what you’ll need to pay if you would like a brand new copy. Certain, Mortal Kombat 3 is all good and enjoyable, however not for THAT value. Discover a cheaper copy, or go together with a few of the newer entries within the collection, just like the just lately launched Mortal Kombat 1.

2. Last Fantasy VII [Misprint]

$6,100 New | $59 Used

Would you imagine it if you happen to discovered that one of many rarest and most costly PlayStation video games you’ll discover is a model of one of many system’s most iconic titles…with a MINOR misprint? Sure copies of Final Fantasy VII had a printing error on the again of the field, the place the letter I within the phrase “masterpiece” is misplaced. Thus, you see it written out as “masterp ece” with the “I” floating above it. It’s an extremely minor factor, however it’s these sorts of minor issues that result in value will increase.

Curiously sufficient, a used copy of the misprint goes for $59, which signifies that there should be a whole lot of copies which have this misprint. The place it will get wild, although, is with the brand new value, which lands at $6,100. It should be that many individuals who had the misprint simply couldn’t miss the chance to play the sport, thus taking away its “new” situation. The excellent news right here is that Last Fantasy VII has been redistributed a number of occasions over (and has a fantastic “Remake” as well), so you may go together with that and reside figuring out that each one you’re lacking out on is a floating letter.

1. Resident Evil [Long Box]

$15,189 New | N/A Used

Wouldn’t you recognize it? The costliest entry on this record is one other sport that got here in an extended field. It additionally so occurs to be one of many first video games many individuals consider when the unique PlayStation involves thoughts. Resident Evil, in comparison with different video games on this record that got here in an extended field, was launched six months into the PlayStation’s life. Thus, it most likely got here very shortly earlier than Sony made the swap to jewel instances, and had only a few copies produced because of this. The actual fact that there have been two different variations of the unique sport (the “Director’s Reduce” and the “Twin Shock Model”) most likely made the unique much more uncommon.

As with each lengthy field launch right here – besides Mortal Kombat 3…don’t assume you may slip that previous me, PriceCharting – there isn’t any used value listed. In case you’re on the lookout for a brand new copy…brace your self…you’re gonna have to surrender $15,189 to get it. 5 figures for any online game is asinine, and if you happen to can afford to pay that a lot for a online game, you may afford to repay somebody’s pupil loans. Which, hey, to whomever that final sentence applies…this author has pupil loans to pay…assist me out and I’ll offer you a cookie…*smiles*.

Sorry, anyway, the unique Resident Evil has been redistributed throughout different platforms (and it even has a remake that improves several elements), and it’s most likely higher to search out that as a substitute of paying all that cash for a bigger field. You might do means higher issues with that sum of money…pupil mortgage provide continues to be on the desk…cookies.

Anyway, what are another extraordinarily costly PlayStation video games? Hold forth within the feedback under.