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Blockbuster PlayStation game loved in the ’00s ‘now worth $167’ – or three times more if it’s ‘verified’
Plus another title that can sell for hundreds
PLAYSTATION gamers have been urged to check their possessions for an old title that can earn them money.
You might think your beloved PlayStation 2 games are relics of the past, but they might be worth hundreds today.
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Both nostalgia and a booming retro gaming market are fueling this price increase.
Moreover, with the rise of digital distribution, there's a demand for older titles that weren't as widely produced.
One example of this is Metal Gear Solid 2, an action-adventure title released on November 13, 2001.
Its story revolves around the Big Shell, a massive clean-up facility taken over by a group of terrorists.
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The title is the fourth Metal Gear game, produced by Hideo Kojima, and the seventh overall game in the series.
Metal Gear Solid 2 received a lot of critical acclaim at the time of its distribution due to its gameplay and graphics.
HOW MUCH IS IT WORTH?
In loose condition, meaning just the game, the title can get $7.23, according to PriceCharting.com
Complete in the box (CIB), sellers can get a humble price of $12.73
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If you own the video game in new condition, you can get a nice $167.50.
However, if the title is graded, or verified to be in excellent condition, then the selling price increases to $437.10.
ADDITIONAL TITLE TO LOOK OUT FOR
Rule of Rose is a survival horror video game created by Punchline for the PlayStation 2.
The game is set in England in 1930 and revolves around a 19-year-old woman named Jennifer.
Experts estimate that there are only around 10,000 to 20,000 copies of this game, making it very rare.
This collector's game can sell for a whopping $1,036, PriceCharting.com estimates.