ThePlayStation 2remains the highest-selling video game console of all time more than two decades after it released in 2000. But despite its overwhelming popularity at the time, and its lasting legacy, there are some games for the PS2 that have now become some of the rarest PlayStation 2 games out there.
Themost valuable PlayStation 2 gamesof all time tend to be those that fell into obscurity or didn’t release in multiple markets – but 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 fromPriceCharting.comand are accurate as of Jun 11, 2025.
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Xenosaga 3is a classic PS2 game that capped a long-running JRPG series, though was somewhat underappreciated for its time and perhaps, as a result, it’s extremely difficult to play nowadays without the use of emulation. In fact, both the Regular edition and Lenticular Cover edition ofXenosaga 3find a place on this list of rare and expensive PlayStation 2 games.
Though the Lenticular Cover edition of the game is extremely pricey, placing at #4 on this rarest PS2 games list, the regular game is not quite as exorbitantly expensive. Still, valued at about $200 for the complete-in-box version ofXenosaga 3, the game will set you back a pretty penny, even among other PlayStation 2 rare games.
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$591
TheDragon Ballfranchise is very extensive, with hundreds of episodes across a huge variety of spin-off shows and movies.TheDragon Ballfranchisealso includes a huge number of video games, and one of the rarest PS2 games is the third entry in a sub-series of the franchise:Budokai Tenkaichi.
ThoughDragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3is valuable on its own, the most valuable version of this game is the Bonus Disc release. This special release came with both the base game and a bonus disc that showed some of the best fights in the game. The bottom of the PS2 disc case should read “INCLUDES BONUS DISC”, so be sure to check if copies you already own might be worth more than you think.
It is worth noting, though, that the placement ofDragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3on this list of the rarest and most expensive PS2 games has fallen significantly in recent months, from a mid-top-10 to barely number 13.
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The.hackseries of games, often styled.hack//Games, are based on the world of.hack//Sign, an anime that first premiered early in 2002. In June of that year, the first game in the four-part series came out and was simply called.hack. In early 2004, the fourth and final part of the gaming branch of the.hackseries was released titled.hack/QUARANTINE.
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/QUARANTINEisone of the rarest and most expensivePS2 games.
$165.37
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Thisrare PlayStation 2 gameis pretty aptly named, all things considered. As the eighth most expensive game collectors can buy for the PlayStation 2,ObsCureis another survival horror game that fell into, well, obscurity over time. On release, it had pretty middling reviews, but certain elements received a lot of praise, like players' ability to combine items and play co-op through the campaign.
Why this game became one of the rarest PS2 games ever is a bit murky, but it’s likely something to do with a lack of interest in the game on its release and a resurgence of interest in it once it was re-released on Steam. WhenObsCurewas ported with better graphics to PC, perhaps new fans of the game were shocked to find how rare physical copies of the original were.
$172.49
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Of all the most expensive PS2 games, and of all the pop culture IPs represented on the PlayStation 2,none is more recognizable thanFuturama, Matt Groening’s adult-oriented classic cartoon. The game adaptation, simply calledFuturamaas 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 thanFuturamais the ninth most expensive PS2 game currently available.
$7.50
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$516.22
Rockstar was once known for a lot more than justGrand Theft Auto VandRed Dead Redemption 2. More than a decade ago, the studio put out new IPs and tried out new ideas more often than it does now. Around the time ofGrand Theft Auto 4’s release cameBully,one of the most controversial games of all timein several countries.
The game was very popular, and eventually, Rockstar released a Collector’s Edition, complete with an embossed unique cover that looked like a school locker with a volleyball and comic set. This collector’s edition is one of the most expensive PS2 games ever, though the original title in its original case is not quite as pricey.
The placement of theBullySpecial Edition has fallen significantly on this list of the rarest PlayStation 2 games in recent months, and now holds the number 14 position, down from about 7th. It’s unclear why this game in particular lost so much value this year when it has been a top 10 contender for many years until now.
$256.98
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$599.99
TheSilent Hillseries is one of the most famous PS2 game series of all time, so much so that fans still clamor for aSilent Hills, despite no new news about such a project in years. But back in the PS2 days, the series was booming, andSilent Hill: Shattered Memoriesoffered a new take on old events.
The only problem was, the PS2 version of this game was ported from the original Wii version, and most reviews gave it worse marks for bad optimization and other issues the port had. The Wii version of this game isn’t too pricey, but the PS2 version will set fans back a few hundred dollars.
This game moved down the list of the rarest PS2 games of all time in recent months as bothBlood Will TellandHaunting Groundrose in price, while the price ofSilent Hill: Shattered Memoriesbarely changed.
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Blood Will Tellis a game based on theDororomanga 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 inBlood Will Tellto recover their body by defeating all 48 of these fiends.
Released in 2004,Blood Will Tellis one of the most expensive PS2 gamesthanks in large part to its cult appeal. Fans of Tezuka’s work, and of theDororomanga, 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.
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$960.00
Far from a niche series, theGod of Warfranchise has existed far longer than Kratos' recent Nordic adventures. This beat-em-up action game released on the PlayStation 2, and proved to be one of the system’s most popular games. However, there was a special Press Kit version that had a special cover, unique inside cover art, and a special slot that held the game disc itself.
This version of the game is incredibly rare, but perhaps due to the popularity of the base game, you can get one for only around $400. The special art work is particularly nice on both the outer and inside covers, and it makes for a great centerpiece to aGod of Warfranchise collection.
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Survival horror games make up a lot of the rarest PS2 games, and to add another one to the pile,Haunting Groundcomes higher on the list than in previous months and years. This game was relatively poorly received across the board, but it was re-released in 2015 as a digital exclusive, only in Japan.
Because of the limited availability of physical copies of the game, and perhaps because a digital version came out almost a decade ago, the price of this game has steadily gone up over the years. It falls a little short of the most expensive PS2 games, but can still cost collectors quite a bit, particularly those looking for a complete in-box copy.
