The unique Xbox was a huge second in gaming over 20 years in the past, serving as Microsoft’s headfirst dive into the medium.
And whereas it was a bit tough across the edges — and clearly couldn’t overcome the Goliath that was the PlayStation 2 — it was nonetheless an admirable try that established Microsoft as a main participant within the gaming house. It additionally launched some franchises that might stand among the many pantheon of gaming’s most iconic names, and it served as a quantum leap ahead for on-line gaming.
With Microsoft’s continued dedication to backward compatibility on the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, unique Xbox video games haven’t turn into as uncommon or costly as their PlayStation 2 or GameDice counterparts. Still, that doesn’t imply each Xbox sport is a stroll within the park to search out as a result of there are actually some video games that may mild your pockets on hearth. Here are 10 of the rarest and most costly Xbox video games which can be most likely far much less vital than shopping for groceries this month.
As per typical, all costs are based mostly on numbers offered by PriceCharting. Used costs are based mostly on the “Loose Price” itemizing, whereas new costs are based mostly on the “New Price” itemizing. Entries are ranked from lowest to highest by their respective “new” value.
10. Obscure
$300 New | $79 Used
How ironic that we’re kicking off this record with a sport that’s actually known as “Obscure.” For those that could not know what it’s, Obscure is a cult traditional survival horror sport whose huge promoting level was its cooperative multiplayer aspect (and the truth that it had music from Sum 41…that’s what the field says, not less than). While it did effectively sufficient to earn a sequel again within the day, it was snuffed out in gross sales for a couple of causes, specifically that small writer DreamCatcher Interactive wasn’t capable of produce fairly as many copies of it. What’s extra, the truth that it was launched in 2005 in America, the identical yr because the Xbox 360, actually wasn’t going to assist its case.
Its cult traditional standing, nevertheless, has helped it fetch a fairly penny on the secondhand market. Grabbing a used copy will internet you $79, whereas a new copy will put you down $300. That’s a fairly stable quantity for a horror sport that appears to be simply “alright.” Luckily, although, it’s accessible alongside its sequel on Steam at a fairly reasonably priced value (each are below $10), that means you have got a neater option to get the sport in case you’re so compelled. That mentioned, the Steam model doesn’t have the Sum 41 music in it…that’s a fairly huge dealbreaker in case you ask me.
9. OutRun 2006 Coast 2 Coast
$309 New | $131 Used
The ultimate sport within the long-running OutRun sequence to see a bodily launch, OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast supplied up the thrilling arcade racing gameplay of OutRun 2 with a bevy of single-player content material to sweeten the deal. Unfortunately, discovering it on Xbox is a fairly huge ask. Being one other late-released Xbox sport (it was launched in 2006) actually didn’t assist, and the sport was printed by Sega, a writer in a territory (Japan) that has by no means actually embraced the Xbox. Thus, this model certainly had an especially restricted press run.
As a outcome, the value has taken a fairly notable hike as of late. Just grabbing a used copy of the sport will carry you again $131, whereas going for the total gusto and grabbing a new copy will drain $309 out of your pockets. It’s a disgrace as a result of that is a nice sport that’s positively price your time, however for that sum of money? You’d most likely be higher served simply getting a bunch of associates collectively and discovering OutRun 2 in an arcade.
8. Def Jam: Fight for NY
$332 New | $70 Used
Now, let’s get into a sport that’s positive to carry again some recollections. Def Jam: Fight for NY is a cult traditional amongst avid gamers, and its continued recognition has led to many curious gamers hoping to snag a copy for themselves. Across all consoles, although, it’s fairly costly, and with the truth that a Platinum Hits model exists on Xbox, this unique Black Label launch is much more of a premium.
A used copy runs for round $70, which isn’t too far off from what present video games price at present. A brand new copy, although, will drop you down $332. Would you consider it in case you discovered that the opposite three consoles aren’t any cheaper than this? New copies on the GameDice run for $316, whereas the PlayStation 2 model will set you again a large $419. It’s positive to be a nice time if you will discover an reasonably priced copy…however clearly, that’s a huge “if.” One can solely hope it will get a reissue on trendy consoles sooner or later.
7. Marvel vs. Capcom 2
$387 New | $81 Used
That’s proper: even one of the vital acclaimed and widespread preventing video games of all time may be fairly arduous to search out. Even after a number of sequels, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 continues to be hailed by followers as a crown jewel within the preventing sport style, and plenty of nonetheless swear by it in spite of everything these years. It appears, although, that the Xbox had a way more restricted press run, particularly as extra avid gamers flocked to the PS2 model. Between the PS2 and Dreamcast releases being thought-about the perfect variations, the Xbox model fell by the wayside a bit.
This has helped it acquire a bit extra prominence in resale costs, although. A used copy will price you $82, whereas a new copy will go for a whopping $387. Ironically, although, that’s cheaper than the opposite console variations, because the Dreamcast launch can go for as a lot as $500, whereas the PS2 model jumps up as excessive as $854. It most likely helps that the sport has not been re-released on trendy platforms, and its Xbox Live Arcade/PlayStation Network variations have been de-listed. Here’s hoping it will get a trendy launch that may assist followers get it for a extra reasonably priced value.
6. Halo Triple Pack
$425 New | $42 Used
Halo 3 may not have been prepared till the discharge of the Xbox 360, however that didn’t cease Microsoft from going by way of with the Halo Triple Pack on the unique Xbox…which clearly didn’t embrace the third sport. No, this triple pack featured Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, and the Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack. Being that every one three video games are in their very own particular person bins, it’s most likely not obscenely arduous to search out a used copy, however discovering a wholly sealed bundle is a totally different story.
Grabbing this used solely units you down $42, but when you will discover a new copy, you’ll must throw down $425. It’s a fairly huge ask, one which solely the staunchest of collectors ought to go for. The excellent news, although, is that used copies can be found at a way more reasonably priced value in case you’re really searching for that genuine expertise. If not, Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Xbox One ought to swimsuit you simply fantastic.
5. Teen Titans
$480 New | $89 Used
Licensed video games are fodder to finish up on a record like this, and we’ve acquired our first instance right here with Teen Titans. This is an instance of a sport that obtained a large upcharge largely due to its launch timing: in comparison with the opposite console variations (which had been launched in May 2006), Teen Titans was launched for Team Green in October, a full 5 months later. By that time, the Xbox 360 was nearly a yr outdated, which meant a sport like this could all the time be behind the eight-ball.
As a outcome, used copies run for roughly $89, whereas new copies leap as much as $480. This is in stark distinction to the PlayStation 2 and GameDice variations, which nonetheless fetch a notable quantity however nothing that borders too far into “unaffordable” territory. Thus, your finest wager if searching for this sport is to search out it on one other platform, although…it’s little greater than a median beat ‘em up, so you might want to redirect your search elsewhere.
4. NBA Ballers [Platinum Hits]
$664 New | $66 Used
On its own, NBA Ballers is not an expensive game. You can find it on PlayStation 2 or Xbox for roughly $35 or under, and you’ll be handled to a fairly stable Midway basketball sport in case you do seize it. The Platinum Hits model, alternatively? Yeah, good luck catching this one. While the unique sport was launched in 2004, the Platinum Hits model got here alongside round 2005 after the Xbox 360 had already been out. Thus, Microsoft and Midway most likely didn’t trouble giving it a giant print run and it grew to become a arduous discover, thus jacking up its value.
A used copy runs at round $66, which isn’t the worst value on the earth. The $664 it might price to get a new copy? Yeah, that’s a completely totally different beast altogether. This model is more than likely solely for many who completely NEED to have a full Platinum Hits assortment. Otherwise, simply seize a normal copy of the sport and ball out with a few associates. You may even discover that the sport has aged fairly decently.
3. Futurama
$960 New | $159 Used
A Futurama sport being uncommon? That can’t be proper; certainly, this sport bought a good quantity, proper? Well, no. The Futurama sport was launched after the sequence had been canceled — the primary time, as a result of it’s been canceled extra instances than Brett Favre has retired — and was primarily seen as a “lost episode,” because it was launched after the ultimate episode had aired. By that time, with dwindling viewers curiosity, Vivendi Universal didn’t undergo the legwork of manufacturing many copies, and thus, it grew to become a fairly uncommon collector’s merchandise.
Even simply snagging a used copy of the sport will set you again $159, whereas a new copy lands all the best way up at $960. A decade in the past, you could have been capable of finding this for one thing within the $30 vary, however now, you’ll have to surrender far more than that if you need it. What’s worse is that the sport shouldn’t be all that nice to start with, so a $159 minimal is a steep fantastic. Maybe it is best to spend your money and time on a sport from creator Matt Groening’s different huge sequence, The Simpsons.
2. Steel Battalion
$1,146 New | $292 Used
Here now we have a particular instance of a uncommon sport. Steel Battalion was an early Xbox sport printed by Capcom that gained notoriety for its insane controller. As pictured above, this controller had 44 enter factors/buttons and was meant to simulate the sensation of being inside a mech. Incredibly artistic, but it surely was a giant and costly controller for a sport that, principally, performed to a particular area of interest. Thus, solely a few of those had been created (someplace round 2,000 models initially) and the value clearly skyrocketed.
Simply discovering a used copy of it will drain $292 out of your pockets, whereas a new copy will brush you again by a whopping $1,146. It’s unhappy as a result of the sport really appeared to be fairly good and the controller added to the expertise in a distinctive means, but it surely was all the time gonna be arduous to promote one thing like this. If you’re capable of finding it for a first rate value, go forward and seize it, however don’t get your hopes up that these numbers will go down a lot.
1. Shrek Super Party [Watch Bundle]
$1,500 New | $395 Used
Oh pricey…it’s returned. As beforehand famous in Twinfinite’s article discussing the worst GameDice video games one might play, Shrek Super Party is a sport this author is all too aware of. “Big Head Shrek,” as his associates discuss with it, has turn into a supply of evening terrors, the type with which I’ve bother escaping. Monsieur Hood’s piercing smile can solely make me cower in worry, and despite his quick stature, Lord Farquaad’s equally terrifying expression has made him my sleep-paralysis demon.
It’s like in all places I look, I see “Big Head Shrek.” And now, the knowledge has come by way of that this life-altering sport had an Xbox-exclusive Special Edition that got here with a watch. Perhaps that is the important thing to purging the infidels that hang-out me in my sleep. Surely, buying this watch bundle will maintain the demons away, like garlic to a vampire. This is what must be purchased with a purpose to get a good evening’s sleep…if it wasn’t so costly.
Even getting a used copy of this bundle nets you $395, whereas a new copy will go for a whopping $1,500. There’s merely little or no cause to spend 4 figures on any online game, not to mention one this shockingly unhealthy. Sure, the sport is much extra reasonably priced on different platforms, however with out that watch, it seems sleep will proceed to be elusive. I’ll conquer you at some point, Farquaad.
But till the demons are slain, what are another uncommon and costly Xbox video games? Let us know within the feedback!
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