Final Fantasy XII, Metal Gear Solid or Splinter Cell. The iconic PlayStation 2 has marked generations and has given birth to mythical games that have rocked our youth. Let's go back in time to 2000, when the PS2 made its appearance in our living rooms and became the best-selling console of all time. It's celebrating its 22nd birthday this year: happy birthday!
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The PS2 game that everyone wants
While older titles are selling at a premium, such as this cult PS1 game that sold for almost $16,000, PS2 games are far from being out of the running when it comes to auctions. One of the most expensive games is from FromSoftware, the company behind the mythical Dark Souls licence, and more recently the hit game Elden Ring. It is Kuon, a survival horror released in 2004.
FromSoftware's survival horror sold at auction
Recently, a sale was concluded for almost $9,000 on the game Kuon. Of course, at this price, it is important to note that the game is in exceptional condition as it is still in its protective box. Having never been opened, it is a true collector's item.
So, of course, it is unlikely that you will find it in this condition at home. Nevertheless, the game's value has been skyrocketing in recent months, due to the success of publisher FromSoftware's latest title Elden Ring, already considered one of the best games of 2022. Second-hand, the game is selling for between 250 and 550 dollars, depending on the condition of the box and the disc.
Why is it so expensive?
The famous adage 'what is rare is expensive' is also valid in retro gaming. The rarity of the game is often a factor in determining its price. In the case of Kuon, which has had particularly limited sales outside of Japan, it is considered one of the rarest PS2 titles in European release. Japanese copies, on the other hand, are worth much less due to the high number of copies available on the market.
Released in 2004, Kuon is a horror game set in traditional Japan, where we follow 3 characters, Utsuki, Sakuya and Abe, through different timelines, with the goal of surviving against numerous monsters and demons.
This article was translated from Gentside FR.
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