Whether or not you've ever played a survival horror game, one of the first games that come to mind when the genre is mentioned is most certainly Resident Evil from the Capcom studio. At the same time, the franchise has released dozens of games on several different consoles (PlayStation One, GameBoy, PC) as well as seven films between 2002 and 2021. But the game we're interested in is a rare version dating back to 1996, showing us, once again, how retro gaming has nothing, or almost nothing, to envy people.
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PS1 games still highly coveted by collectors
The PS1 has no shortage of cult games. Sony's first home console was a technological revolution when it came out. Today, many gamers are hoping to see remakes of some of the console's legendary titles, from Silent Hill to Tenchu to Metal Gear Solid, about which Hideo Kojima continues to reveal secrets.
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Others prefer to collect games that are more than 20 years old. We can understand them because some are worth a fortune. Such is the case with this PlayStation One game, which can sell for over $33,000. What if you had it at home?
Rare version of the first Resident Evil worth over $33,000
The Heritage Auctions website organises numerous online auctions of video games. Rare versions in perfect condition are sometimes worth a fortune, like this Super Mario 64 cartridge that sold for over $1.5 million, a record. Although the game we're going to talk about is worth much less, it still costs over $33,000. So retro gaming is really on the up!
This is one of the first American versions of Resident Evil 1 on PS1 (Biohazard in Japan), in long format. This product is worth over $33,000 in excellent condition and is currently up for auction. Other versions of Resident Evil 1 are for sale on the site. If you have a brand new copy of the game, it could be worth a lot of money. If you don't, you can try to get this one to add to your collection. Plus, this PlayStation One version will spare you the pesky trophy to collect present in the 2002 GameCube remake of Resident Evil 1. And that's priceless.
This article was translated from Gentside FR.
