PlayStation 2
2,337Games
2000-2013Years
GamesInsights

Rarity Distribution

19%
Common
(R1–R3)
51%
Uncommon
(R4–R5)
28%
Rare
(R6–R7)
2%
Epic+
(R8–R10)

Rarity by Release Year

R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
R8
R9
R10
Games
1
5
10
20+
2000200220042006200820102012
Rarity is increasing
Games from 2009–2013 are 3.5× more likely to be R7+ than 2000–2004.
2009
marks the turning point where higher-rarity games became more common.

Fun Factor vs Rarity

Fun Factor
0255075100
High Fun
Common Games
Low Fun
Common Games
Low Fun
High Rarity
★ Sweet Spot
High Fun · High Rarity
R1 (Common)R3R5R7R9 (Epic)
5%
High Fun (61+)
& Common (R1–R2)
0%
Low Fun (40−)
& Common (R1–R2)
3%
Low Fun (40−)
& Rare (R6–R9)
15%
High Fun (61+)
& Rare (R6–R9)

Value Over Time

$49K
$33K
$16K
$0
Jun 16
Jun 28
Jul 11
Jul 24
Aug 6
Aug 19
Sep 1
Sep 14
Sep 27
Oct 10
Today
$24.09K
Loose Set Value
$45.78K
CIB Set Value

Price Distribution

$25.95Average CIB
Price
Price RangeGames
Under $10815 (37%)
$10 - $501,158 (53%)
$50 - $100126 (6%)
$100 - $50082 (4%)
$500+5 (<1%)

Fun Factor Distribution

91–100
64
81–90
280
71–80
364
61–70
358
51–60
436
41–50
217
31–40
87
21–30
38
11–20
4
1–10
0
0125250375500
64
Avg score
66
Median score
19%
Rated 80+

Rarest Games

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  1. Pro Evolution Soccer 2013
    1.
    Pro Evolution Soccer 2013
    R9
  2. SingStar Latino
    2.
    SingStar Latino
    R9
  3. FIFA 14
    3.
    FIFA 14
    R9
  4. FIFA Soccer 13
    4.
    FIFA Soccer 13
    R9
  5. ESPN NBA 2Night 2002
    5.
    ESPN NBA 2Night 2002
    R9

Most Valuable Games

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  1. Kuon
    1.
    Kuon
    $1.8K
  2. Rule of Rose
    2.
    Rule of Rose
    $1.1K
  3. Haunting Ground
    3.
    Haunting Ground
    $608
  4. Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
    4.
    Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
    $547
  5. Obscure
    5.
    Obscure
    $454

Highest Rated Games

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  1. Resident Evil 4
    1.
    Resident Evil 4
    97
  2. God of War II
    2.
    God of War II
    96
  3. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
    3.
    Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
    96
  4. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
    4.
    Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
    95
  5. Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence
    5.
    Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence
    95

Collector's Report

Value concentration12%

The 10 most valuable games account for 12% of the PlayStation 2 library's total value.

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Late-release rarity3.5×

Games released from 2009 on are 3.5× as likely to rank R7 or higher.

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Rare + top rated2 games

Rank R8 or higher with a Fun Factor of 85 or higher.

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CIB premium+100%

Average CIB value is $25.95, compared with $12.99 loose. $21,692 more across the full library.

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Rare + fun272 games

Rank R6 to R9 with a Fun Factor of 61 or higher.

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All values are estimates based on recent market data.