Rare PS2 Games
i was just wondering what peoples opinions on what games are starting to become rare for the ps2.its at that point in its lifecycle where games can be considered rare i imagine.off the top of my head the only game i can think of that may be hard to find is klonoa 2,but im sure someone could take that theory away.
Klonoa was rereleased at $19.99 a while back (non-GH) but fell off the map again. I place it on the 'hard to find' rather than the 'rare'.
I was actually thinking of starting to go for the complete PS2 lot before sanity (read: my wallet) kicked me in the face, but here's some data I gathered while researching.
So far the obscure ones (in terms of finding it by simply walking into *any* game store) are:
- Gradius III + IV
- Guilty Gear X and XX
- Klonoa 2
- Ring fo Red (starting to be...)
- Rez
- Simpsons Road Rage (Non GH version)
- NHL 2004: The original cover version, with the black/orange jersey guy
- Eidos' Fresh Games (Mad Maestro, Mad Mosquito)
- The Konami ESPN sports games...
Like I said, I wouldn't classify these as rare, just a pain in the butt to track down, especially REZ.
Jason
It's a little early to speculate on future PS2 rarities, but I think Rez could be considered one. Also, I never see P.T.O IV or Naval Ops anywhere (other than in my own personal collection). The horse racing sims Gallop Racer 2001, 2003 and G1 Jockey 3 are a few I rarely see. I also have a good feeling that Disaster Report and Fatal Frame I & II might be sought after and tough ones to find in the future.
Klonoa 2??Originally Posted by Dangerboy
I wasn't aware that there were two releases of Klonoa for the PS2.
I know it's not called Klonoa 2.
Are you just referring to it as 2, because there was a Klonoa for PS1?
Just clarifying.
Great to deal with: Leonk, AdamG, Cheesystick, DigitalPress, ButtaSuperb, Hydr0x, Darth Vader, Gary Gnu, Portnoyd, NexWave, Postermen, Kaine23, ARCZero, kai123, Buyatari, Minilek, DREW, bighab, AlanD, Flack
I find Mad Maestro a heck of a lot more than Mr. Mosquito. In fact, I've never even SEEN a Mr. Mosquito around here.
Kristine
"I am way too lesbian for that shit."
It's been a while since I checked my copy, and I stand corrected.Klonoa 2??
I wasn't aware that there were two releases of Klonoa for the PS2.
I know it's not called Klonoa 2.
Are you just referring to it as 2, because there was a Klonoa for PS1?
Just clarifying.
It's called Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil
Just goes to show that I have less memory as I grow older...
Great to deal with: Leonk, AdamG, Cheesystick, DigitalPress, ButtaSuperb, Hydr0x, Darth Vader, Gary Gnu, Portnoyd, NexWave, Postermen, Kaine23, ARCZero, kai123, Buyatari, Minilek, DREW, bighab, AlanD, Flack
I've got both of those games. Everyone, do yourselves a favor and get your grubbly little paws on a copy of Mr. Mosquito. It's a total blast (if only the second one was coming to the states). I completely SUCK at Mad Maestro though (even in kid mode), but it dosen't really keep me from enjoying the hell out of it!
"Gamera is really neat --- He is filled with turtle meat --- We all love you Ga-me-ra!"
- MST3K
Mr. Mosquito is one of my favorite PS2 games. I have so much fun with that game. Intresting concept to. Not easy to find, try to get it before you can't. I payed $50 for mine, couldnt find it any cheaper.
Somebody make me a "CGE 2k7 Attendee banner" so I don't have to use this lame text
Wow, I see Mr. Mosquito, and Mad Maestro in the wild where I live all the time for $5 a piece, maybe I should pick some up.
I was just thinking abou this today at work. The Playstation 2 has been out long enough for some rare to start shining through. I was looking through eBay and a game I had never heard of before kept coming up. It sells quite well.
Disgaea
Granted I don't follow new releases the way I used. Either way, I know nothing about this one. Here are some of my other picks of future rarities.
RPG Maker 2
Escape From Monkey Island (maybe rare or htf)
Gitaro Man
Mr Mosquito
I see Mad Maestro all over the place in discount blister packs for $19.99 Canadian. I rare see it used though. That may be a regoinal thing becuase I used to see Bubble Bobble on the PS1 in the blister packs as well. I owned 28 of them at one time but they were sold before it shot up in price.
Culdcept. I get the idea I'm going to be pissed I didn't pick up one of two copies my Funco got in.
dave
Is "Skygunner" rare? I've been looking for that game around here, but never seem to find it. And people I ask tell me it was underproduced.
I'v heard ICO is rare.
I'v been thinking of picking it up because it has "limited edition" postcards (or somthing)
even though I don't own a PS/2
Disgaea, christ, they already DID a second run on it and it's STILL going for over $50 on ebay.
Rez, Disgaea, Fatal Frame, Suikoden 3, Suikoden 4(it's not even out yet, but come on, the series is ALWAYS underprinted and oversought)
Rend, slaughter, devour your enemies. There is no other way to survive. You cannot escape your hunger, Warriors of Purgatory
DP Users get 8% off at www.ElectricQuarter.com using coupon code Digipress5
I see tons of mad maestro and mr misquito, and disgaea is readily available in fact mine was pre-owned for 38
I'm looking for all three of those myself....anyone got em?
PTO IV is getting there, as are Disgaea, Rez, and a few others. I also espect Wizardry: Tales of the Forsaken Land to be rare, along with Bombastic.
scooterb: "I once shot a man in Catan, just to watch him die."
Amazon and Buy.com both have Disgaea in stock, as well as Suikoden for $30. Buy also has Rez as well.
Woody Woodpecker: Escape From Buzz Buzzard Park - a WORKING copy mind you! The first run of these were all defects...you couldn't get past level 3-4 I believe, not sure off hand, but then they had to be shipped back to be replaced with good copies. After the initial shipment I never seen them again. *smiles while looking at my working copy*
Cubix: Robots For Everyone - Blockbuster exclusive! So, yeah, it will be at least hard to find.
That's all I can think of off hand.
Disgaea has sold close to 100,000 copies so it's more of a common but popular game than a really rare one (it will get a euro release as well). However due to it being a surprise hit the strategy guide (which only had a printrun of 10,000 copies) has become sought after, often going for $50 - $60.
this is not a BB exclusive....only the DVD that was sealed to the outside of the game
Collection Pics--RFGen List--Excel Collection Spreadsheet
Wii: 6005 4631 6751 2174 -- PS3: tholly -- X360: tholly1983
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
