The 22 Rarest PS2 Games (& How Much They're Worth)

The PlayStation 2 remains the highest-selling video game console of all time, more than two decades after it was released in 2000. Plenty of elements contributed to the system's success, but the PS2's strongest selling point will always be its library. Frankly, the console might have the best selection of games ever, some of which are bona fide classics that are relatively accessible nowadays. However, certain PS2 games are so expensive that they might make you balk at their price tags.

The most valuable PlayStation 2 games of all time tend to be those that fell into obscurity or didn't release in multiple markets. However, there are a few expensive PS2 games based on well-recognized IPs that, for whatever reason, have become rare collector's pieces over time.

All values for Loose, Complete In Box, and New prices were taken from PriceCharting.com on January 22, 2026.

We are also prioritizing single games, although two compilations are included as they are pretty neat.

Updated on February 21, 2026, by Mark Samut: The prices and listings have been updated to match the current details on PriceCharting. We have also added three more games: MGS, DBZ, and Gran Turismo 4.

22 Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 [Limited Edition]

Complete In Box Price: $235.80

Starting things off with a really cool limited edition, this version of DBZ Budokai 3 comes in a unique box and features a Broly chibi toy and a Dragon Ball toy.

Here is an ongoing listing of the limited edition.

Like most of the entries on this list, this package's value has very little to do with the actual game, as Budokai 3 is relatively easy and cheap to obtain. It is all about that box and toys within, and this limited edition tends to show up in listings fairly frequently. You would need to keep an eye out for a CIB listing, as new versions are almost unheard of.

21 Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence [Limited Edition]

Complete In Box Price: $240.89

Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence is just an all-around great deal, as we are talking about the definitive version of arguably the best PS2 game. If you just want a standard copy of the game, Subsistence will not set you back too badly, provided you don't try to find a new version. However, the limited edition is a different beast entirely, as it is far harder to find than the base iteration. Along with coming in a box, this version has an additional disc containing a 3.5-hour movie using the cinematics. That's a nice addition to have, but the real selling point is the cool-as-all-hell box.

Even with the release of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, I would still recommend playing the original version if you can get your hands on it. Some of Subsistence's value has diminished due to Metal Gear Online no longer being available, but the game also comes with a few changes and new features.

20 Goosebumps HorrorLand (With Goosebumps Calling All Creeps Book)

Complete In Box Price: $249.18

A fairly forgotten game, Goosebumps HorrorLand lets fans of the books travel to the eponymous theme park, where they can engage in mini-games, meet identifiable characters from the books, and collect Monster Cards. Although unlikely to keep the interest of people who are not into the books, HorrorLand is a fun love letter to this part of the franchise, so it might be worth tracking down if you love Goosebumps.

That said, you might want to just try finding a standard copy of the game, which is cheap across all platforms. In comparison, this special edition costs an arm and a leg, solely due to its rarity rather than the quality of the content. Along with the game, this version came with a sleeve and Calling All Creeps!, a Goosebumps novel that came out in 1996 and is not all that difficult to find.

19 .hack/QUARANTINE

Complete In Box Price: $285.32

The .hack series covers games and anime, although the former are arguably more fondly remembered than the latter. The franchise is quite complicated, but the main series lasted for four entries, all of which came out on the PS2. .hack/QUARANTINE was the final entry of this run.

In Japan, this game had the subtitle "Absolute Encirclement," where it was also a more popular series. However, a North American version of this niche series' conclusion is much harder to come by, which is why .hack/QUARANTINE is one of the rarest and most expensive PS2 games.

18 Star Wars Bounty Hunter [Limited Edition Action Pack]

Complete In Box Price: $299.99

Star Wars: Bounty Hunter is not the most expensive in isolation, and you can pick up a complete-in-box copy for roughly $50. However, this limited action pack was not your typical release, as the package came with a special box, the game, and an action figure of Jango Fett. Here is an eBay listing showing the box and figure (but no game).

Star Wars Battlefront [Action Pack] is also a similar package that has a complete-in-box price of $293.62.

Like so many of these special edition versions from this era, very few of them were actually released, most of which have been lost to time or reduced to just spare parts. Finding a complete box that is in good shape is extremely difficult, and even just finding a loose one is challenging. Honestly, if you are a collector, your best option is probably to wait for a listing that has the box and figure, and then just buy the game individually to complete the set.

Star Wars: Bounty Hunter is a decent game if you are into the franchise, and it is readily available on modern platforms like the PS5 and PC. If you are just looking to play it, there is no point in dropping the cash on one of the original versions.

17 Robot Alchemic Drive

Complete In Box Price: $300

A somewhat forgotten PS2 game, and one of Enix's last solo publications before its merger with Square, Robot Alchemic Drive allows players to live their mecha dreams as they become pilots charged with protecting Earth from an alien invasion. While offering a 2v2 mode, the game has a pretty lengthy campaign that features multiple playable characters and mecha; however, the twist is that the pilots control their robot from the ground via a remote, a perspective that helps sell the fights as larger-than-life. While not game-changing or anything, Robot Alchemic Drive is a great love letter to old-school big robot anime, manga, and movies.

The Japanese version, Gigantic Drive, tends to go for about 1/5th the price of the Western release, the latter of which is quite rare nowadays. If you manage to find Robot Alchemic Drive for cheap somewhere, I recommend picking it up, even if you aren't that into giant robots.

16 Silent Hill 3

Complete In Box Price: $269.99

Except for some Greek-themed adventures, Silent Hill 3 is the most mainstream PS2 game featured in this article, as Konami's release is rightfully hailed as one of the greatest horror games on the console. The genre, in general, has a habit of producing expensive PS2 games, but most of them are lesser-known cult classics and not huge entries in established franchises. Although perhaps not reaching the same heights as its acclaimed predecessor, Silent Hill 3 is nevertheless a masterclass in suspense, atmosphere, and tension. Heather Mason is also one of the most famous female leads in all gaming, not just horror.

So, why is this game so expensive nowadays? Well, copies are just not easy to come across nowadays, and even the PC version is considered abandonware. Silent Hill 3 was part of the disappointing Silent Hill HD Collection, but the only way to play the original version is to pick up a copy of the PS2 game.

15 Futurama

Complete In Box Price: $312.95

Of all the most expensive PS2 games, and of all the pop culture IPs represented on the PlayStation 2, none is arguably more recognizable than Futurama, Matt Groening's adult-oriented classic cartoon. The game adaptation, simply called Futurama as well, was released on the PS2 in 2003 to mixed (but mostly negative) reviews.

The game wasn't particularly awful or anything; it just wasn't anything special, and a lot of the comedy value was lost in the series being adapted to fit this new medium. As a result, none other than Futurama is the ninth most expensive PS2 game currently available.

14 Scarface: The World Is Yours – Press Kit

Complete In Box Price: $355.72

A GTA clone that copied the formula surprisingly well, Scarface: The World Is Yours is one of the better open-world PS2 games, and it is certainly worth a playthrough if you are fond of Vice City and San Andreas.

If you just want to buy a copy for the PS2, the game will only set you back around $50, which is not that bad (and it is available on multiple platforms). However, the Press Kit version is way more expensive, as it comes in a really cool cigar box.

13 Blood Will Tell

Complete In Box Price: $371.99

Blood Will Tell is a game based on the Dororo manga series by legendary manga artist Osamu Tezuka. Players take the role of Hyakkimaru, whose body was stolen by 48 fiends and replaced with prosthetic parts. It's the player's goal to recover their body by defeating all 48 of these fiends.

Released in 2004, Blood Will Tell is one of the most expensive PS2 games, thanks in large part to its cult appeal and the fact that it was pretty difficult to come by back in the day. Fans of Tezuka's work, and of the Dororo manga, will have a great time with this game that took so much inspiration from the series – if they can get over that $200-600 price tag.

Worth noting that the PAL version is considerably cheaper, although it still requires more than $150.