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Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘Best of all time' PlayStation game is ‘now worth £675' – or £1,600 if you have special mark on disc case from the '90s
AN ALL-TIME favourite PlayStation game could fetch hundreds of pounds if you've got a copy. Check your drawers as soon as possible because collectors might pay as much as £1,670 for the classic title. 4 Gamers in the nineties loved the original PlayStation – and obsessed over a classic Castlevania game at the time Credit: Nikos Pekiaridis/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock 4 Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is a treasured piece of gaming history Credit: Konami / PlayStation / PriceCharting It's Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, which is considered to be one of the best games of all time. The action RPG landed in 1997 and wasn't an instant hit – but eventually caught the attention of gamers and now holds a legendary status for collectors. Konami's classic title is valued at £614 if you have a new copy for the original PlayStation, according to video game collectibles price tracker PriceCharting. And even an unsealed but "complete in box" unit would fetch £327. The loose disc on its own is said to be worth £146, while the box has an estimated value of £79. Even the manual on its own is listed with a £130 valuation. But the best price for a regular copy of the game is one that's been totally sealed and has been professionally graded, potentially netting you £676. PRICED UP But there's a way to bag even more money. Some copies of the game are stamped with a Limited Edition badge, and these are potentially worth much more to collectors. For this, you'd be looking at as much as £1,669 for a professionally graded "new" copy – or £1,517 for a sealed unit without grading. Little-known free PS5 trick lets you instantly beat hard parts of game – three taps will get you unstuck while playing A "complete" box that's been opened is valued at £584, while the loose disc is said to be worth £384. The box itself is estimated at £203, while the manual would potentially fetch £75. This particular version of the game includes an "exclusive artbook and music CD". It's important to note, however, that PriceCharting simply tracks previous sales of games to create estimates. 4 The title is even rarer if you have a Limited Edition copy Credit: Konami / PlayStation / PriceCharting So there's no guarantee you'd get these exact sums if you decide to auction off your old game. You could potentially end up with more – but offers could also come in far lower. It's also worth remembering that these games could even climb higher in value in years to come (or drop off completely), so keep that in mind. CASTLE CRAZED Castlevania: Symphony of the Night was a direct sequel to Castlevania: Rondo of Blood – a less-well-known game that initially only released in Japan in 1993. OTHER PLAYSTATION HITS TO CHECK FOR Here's how much PriceCharting says some of these classic PlayStation 1 games are now worth... Doom [Black Label] Professionally Graded: £1,331 New: £1,210 Complete: £465 Loose: £24 Box: £179 Manual: £128 Tekken [Long Box] Professionally Graded: £44,275 New: £15,949 Complete: £52 Loose: £- Box: £16 Manual: £18 Doom [Long Box] Professionally Graded: £6,617 New: £6,016 Complete: £64 Loose: £- Box: £22 Manual: £22 Rayman 2 The Great Escape [Watch Bundle] Professionally Graded: £1,217 New: £1,106 Complete: £401 Loose: £238 Box: £160 Manual: £100 Final Fantasy VII Professionally Graded: £4,015 New: £752 Complete: £38 Loose: £16 Box: £12 Manual: £15 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Professionally Graded: £1,417 New: £625 Complete: £184 Loose: £108 Box: £80 Manual: £35 Batman Forever Arcade Professionally Graded: £1,390 New: £525 Complete: £202 Loose: £105 Box: £41 Manual: £69 Picture Credit: Nikos Pekiaridis/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock The 1997 sequel Symphony of the Night had an unimpressive launch but ultimately sold hundreds of thousands of copies. An initial Japan launch in March of 1997 was followed by a US debut on October 3, and then a November release for Europe. It was well-reviewed by critics, who particularly enjoyed the large and freely explorable game world. The title is now considered to be one of the best games ever made, and is an iconic part of gaming history. 4 Castlevania has since become a gaming mega-franchise for Konami Credit: Konami / Wikimedia Commons And the Castlevania series went on to become a hit franchise for Konami.
The Irish Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Best of all time' PlayStation game is ‘now worth £675' – or £1,600 if you have special mark on disc case from the '90s
AN ALL-TIME favourite PlayStation game could fetch hundreds of pounds if you've got a copy. Check your drawers as soon as possible because collectors might pay as much as £1,670 for the classic title. 4 Gamers in the nineties loved the original PlayStation – and obsessed over a classic Castlevania game at the time Credit: Nikos Pekiaridis/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock 4 Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is a treasured piece of gaming history Credit: Konami / PlayStation / PriceCharting It's Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, which is considered to be one of the best games of all time. The action RPG landed in 1997 and wasn't an instant hit – but eventually caught the attention of gamers and now holds a legendary status for collectors. Konami's classic title is valued at £614 if you have a new copy for the original PlayStation, according to video game collectibles price tracker PriceCharting. And even an unsealed but "complete in box" unit would fetch £327. Read more on gaming treasures The loose disc on its own is said to be worth £146, while the box has an estimated value of £79. Even the manual on its own is listed with a £130 valuation. But the best price for a regular copy of the game is one that's been totally sealed and has been professionally graded, potentially netting you £676. PRICED UP But there's a way to bag even more money . Most read in Gaming Some copies of the game are stamped with a Limited Edition badge, and these are potentially worth much more to collectors. For this, you'd be looking at as much as £1,669 for a professionally graded "new" copy – or £1,517 for a sealed unit without grading. Little-known free PS5 trick lets you instantly beat hard parts of game – three taps will get you unstuck while playing A "complete" box that's been opened is valued at £584, while the loose disc is said to be worth £384. The box itself is estimated at £203, while the manual would potentially fetch £75. This particular version of the game includes an "exclusive artbook and music CD". It's important to note, however, that PriceCharting simply tracks previous sales of games to create estimates. 4 The title is even rarer if you have a Limited Edition copy Credit: Konami / PlayStation / PriceCharting So there's no guarantee you'd get these exact sums if you decide to auction off your old game. You could potentially end up with more – but offers could also come in far lower. It's also worth remembering that these games could even climb higher in value in years to come (or drop off completely), so keep that in mind. CASTLE CRAZED Castlevania: Symphony of the Night was a direct sequel to Castlevania: Rondo of Blood – a less-well-known game that initially only released in Japan in 1993. OTHER PLAYSTATION HITS TO CHECK FOR Here's how much PriceCharting says some of these classic PlayStation 1 games are now worth... Doom [Black Label] Professionally Graded: £1,331 New: £1,210 Complete: £465 Loose: £24 Box: £179 Manual: £128 Tekken [Long Box] Professionally Graded: £44,275 New: £15,949 Complete: £52 Loose: £- Box: £16 Manual: £18 Doom [Long Box] Professionally Graded: £6,617 New: £6,016 Complete: £64 Loose: £- Box: £22 Manual: £22 Rayman 2 The Great Escape [Watch Bundle] Professionally Graded: £1,217 New: £1,106 Complete: £401 Loose: £238 Box: £160 Manual: £100 Final Fantasy VII Professionally Graded: £4,015 New: £752 Complete: £38 Loose: £16 Box: £12 Manual: £15 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Professionally Graded: £1,417 New: £625 Complete: £184 Loose: £108 Box: £80 Manual: £35 Batman Forever Arcade Professionally Graded: £1,390 New: £525 Complete: £202 Loose: £105 Box: £41 Manual: £69 Picture Credit: Nikos Pekiaridis/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock The 1997 sequel Symphony of the Night had an unimpressive launch but ultimately sold hundreds of thousands of copies. An initial Japan launch in March of 1997 was followed by a US debut on October 3, and then a November release for Europe. It was well-reviewed by critics, who particularly enjoyed the large and freely explorable game world. The title is now considered to be one of the best games ever made, and is an iconic part of gaming history . 4 Castlevania has since become a gaming mega-franchise for Konami Credit: Konami / Wikimedia Commons And the Castlevania series went on to become a hit franchise for Konami.
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘Best of all time' PlayStation game is ‘now worth £675' – or £1,600 if you have special mark on disc case from the '90s
Sean Keach, Head of Technology and Science Published: Invalid Date, AN ALL-TIME favourite PlayStation game could fetch hundreds of pounds if you've got a copy. Check your drawers as soon as possible because collectors might pay as much as £1,670 for the classic title. 4 4 It's Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, which is considered to be one of the best games of all time. The action RPG landed in 1997 and wasn't an instant hit – but eventually caught the attention of gamers and now holds a legendary status for collectors. Konami's classic title is valued at £614 if you have a new copy for the original PlayStation, according to video game collectibles price tracker PriceCharting. And even an unsealed but "complete in box" unit would fetch £327. The loose disc on its own is said to be worth £146, while the box has an estimated value of £79. Even the manual on its own is listed with a £130 valuation. But the best price for a regular copy of the game is one that's been totally sealed and has been professionally graded, potentially netting you £676. PRICED UP But there's a way to bag even more money. Some copies of the game are stamped with a Limited Edition badge, and these are potentially worth much more to collectors. For this, you'd be looking at as much as £1,669 for a professionally graded "new" copy – or £1,517 for a sealed unit without grading. Little-known free PS5 trick lets you instantly beat hard parts of game – three taps will get you unstuck while playing A "complete" box that's been opened is valued at £584, while the loose disc is said to be worth £384. The box itself is estimated at £203, while the manual would potentially fetch £75. This particular version of the game includes an "exclusive artbook and music CD". It's important to note, however, that PriceCharting simply tracks previous sales of games to create estimates. 4 So there's no guarantee you'd get these exact sums if you decide to auction off your old game. You could potentially end up with more – but offers could also come in far lower. It's also worth remembering that these games could even climb higher in value in years to come (or drop off completely), so keep that in mind. CASTLE CRAZED Castlevania: Symphony of the Night was a direct sequel to Castlevania: Rondo of Blood – a less-well-known game that initially only released in Japan in 1993. The 1997 sequel Symphony of the Night had an unimpressive launch but ultimately sold hundreds of thousands of copies. An initial Japan launch in March of 1997 was followed by a US debut on October 3, and then a November release for Europe. It was well-reviewed by critics, who particularly enjoyed the large and freely explorable game world. The title is now considered to be one of the best games ever made, and is an iconic part of gaming history. 4 And the Castlevania series went on to become a hit franchise for Konami.
