Top 10 Rarest/Most Expensive JRPGs So Far

[@RetroJ77]

A couple of years ago, I bought a copy of Chrono Trigger for the Nintendo DS at my local video game store, and only paid $13 for it since it was Black Friday. I looked on Amazon and the cheapest used copy was around $80.

[@mrdisxo]

For anyone wondering, the track played at 7:55 is “Giant Being I” from the game itself. The beginning sounds like a great future techno sample! (Love the videos Erik! Keep ‘em coming!)

[@paulkinder8440]

I once owned Panzer Dragoon Saga, pretty much mint condition, stupidly along with my Saturn,2 controllers,light gun,memory card and around 30+ games i sold the lot £200. When i then picked up a Dreamcast console.

[@robadams2274]

Same. I used to have a full collection of Saturn RPGs and the console. I sold all the games, all mint, and kept the console for some reason.

[@lemnlime66]

I'm sure the scalper who grabbed it was happy though lol

[@B1az1ngSuN]

Great video. What cracks me up is you can get every final fantasy in the pixel remaster in so many different ways, its' so stupid how much that game is considering how many times they've ported over these old games (and a lot of the ports are shit) square enix doing a false limited availability trick

[@TheBlackSeraph]

Especially since most of the games are based on the crappy iphone ports with the godawful UI and character sprites. Even getting the Switch version for AU$150 seems way too much. Ultimate only ordered it so I could have a physical version of every FF game 1 thru 12 on one system.

[@DrGamingPlays]

It is interesting how some of these are either unplayable or not that really rare (it is just the demand outpaces the supply).

[@lemnlime66]

Most expensive game I ever sold was Boktai 2. I had no idea anyone would be willing to pay $250 for my CIB copy (Kojima fans are crazy) and I still can't believe some retro games go for thousands and sometimes the box alone sells for that much. People with too much money are nuts! Except for Nintendo 1st party games, it's usually not even hard to find a rom/iso. It's mainly just people's collecting compulsion driving up the price of games they're nostalgic about to ridiculous levels. Personally, I would probably not pay more than $100 for a used game even if I thought it was the best thing ever

[@aregar1]

I saw that magical ray earth game at my local game store today for $1,500 and wondered what the hell they were thinking. There's a ton of games there that have been sitting there for a loooonnggg time because the owners are firm and annoying with the ridiculous high prices

[@michaelbramstedt3947]

I was just at a local retro game shop and they had a CIB Earthbound for $2,300 USD! It’s insane.

[@minilabyrinth]

Honorable mention to Valkyrie Profile (PS1)

[@edsheeran1243]

I used to own Pokemon box back in the mid 2000's, but I sold it at GameStop not long after. To think I could have sold it now for over $4000 😭😭😭

[@lemnlime66]

Yeah, you gotta hold onto them for a while. They don't go up much in value until years later

[@Constellasian]

A few years ago, I noticed my old SNES and PS1 games Ogre Battle March of the Black Queen (SNES & PS1 versions), Secret of Mana, and Suikoden 2 were worth quite a bit. I still had the original packaging and all were in good/excellent conditions. I sold all 4 and got $900. I had no idea some people sought original copies of these games. Now I'm thinking I should have kept them. They held sedimental value.

[@theultimategamer95]

YO thank you for finally covering some Rayearth, such an underrated and based game!

[@NinjaxShadowXx]

Great video! Any chance of getting a Top 10 rarest Playstation JRPGs video next? Would be curious to see what the big playstation games are.

[@stashmerkin9576]

I think the best way to play Chrono Trigger is the DS version. Everything is there plus extra content. $100 isn't cheap but much more attractive than the SNES price tag!

[@Elvisbackpack]

The Steam version has gotten better than it started out as. It still doesn't beat the DS version, but it's a viable option if you don't have the money or the DS to go for that one.

[@Richard-Tipper-Davies7220]

Over here in the PAL region mini SNES is how I play FF3(6) and Earthbound on Nintendo hardware.

[@Cosmic_Espeon]

Back in 2016, I managed to get a sealed copy of Pokémon Platinum for 16 dollars, I got a used CIB Pokemon White 2 for 20 and I got Japanese versions of Platinum and White 2 for 25 bucks as a bundle (I wanted to Masuda method some shinies, thus the JP versions) now I see them going for 175 to 200 dollars each. I saw a copy of Emerald selling for 250, and CIB versions of HeartGold and SoulSilver with the PokeWalker? You may as well buy a PS5 because that’s essentially what it’ll cost you. It sucks that you can’t collect these games anymore. I genuinely enjoy playing my games off of the cart and there are things you can’t do any other way, but people saw the Pokémon craze start in 2020 and started scalping people, and it sucks ass. These days, I have all the games I play on my 3DS, but gone are the days where I could get Pokemon Games at a decent price. I’m glad I still have my copies of Emerald and Sapphire and all Gens 4 and 5.

[@PkmnMasterNeb]

I’ll still never forget when I got into the GameCube around 2014 I found so many games for good prices. I got a complete copy of Paper Mario TTYD and Pokémon XD Gale of Darkness each for $20. Never spent more than $30 on a single retro game until 2018 when I bought Fire Emblem Path of Radiance for $85 which I believe was a great price for it at the time

[@vigil3105]

A rare and expensive JRPG game not mentioned is Lucienne's Quest for the 3DO game console. Complete in box is $625.00+, loose copy is $300.00+.

[@bananonymouslastname5693]

I'm surprised I have so many of these. Guess I should be glad I was so into RPGs in the '90s.

[@WinspearUltima]

If I were you I would probably keep the copy sealed and emulate or hope for a remaster to play theses games.

[@bioboost12]

Keep it sealed? That's only if you care just about monetary value. Nothing I keep stays sealed

[@WinspearUltima]

@@bioboost12 I see, sometimes I don’t but if it’s like a rare game I would put it on a shelf or maybe in a cabinet or something like that.

[@rulif2092]

Here in Sweden there is a store selling Chrono Trigger US SNES CIB for 10k SEK around 9k in dollars

[@nr2676]

Most of Atlus games are expensive, especially Raidou Kuzunoha games. Sakura Wars 5 So Long My Love also is expensive, minimum 200$ for PS2 version. Skies of Arcadia and Panzer Dragoon Saga are one of most expensive jrpgs.

[@saltytbone]

You can get a copy of PS2 Sakura Wars premium edition for $100 shipped. You better jump on that. Double your money. Minimum.

[@nr2676]

I live in Europe and price for game is: minimum 120$ for Wii version (used, including shipping), minimum 150$ for PS2 version (used, including shipping), and minimum 200$ for PS2 version in new condition (including shipping). The most expensive is ofcourse mint condition for 572$ (including shipping from Canada or USA).@@saltytbone

[@AveryKiwi]

Sakura wars dropped below 100$ recently.

[@boletus2001]

I'm lucky that I got into the Saturn and did the majority of my collecting before the market absolutely blew up. Granted this was a long time ago but I got Magic Knight Rayearth for like $60 complete in box and the only game I paid over $100 for was Panzer Dragoon Saga which ran me about $200 and that was considered insane at the time. Looking at these prices now blows my mind.

[@DoctorWander]

Right now, I’m fairly pleased by OCDish preservation of my games as a kid. I’ve got several of these games CIB from the original retail purchase. 😅🎉

[@denisfolcik1373]

I wish I would of done that as a kid. To think how much better my collection would be now if I hadn't sold stuff off when young and dumb.

[@kadajsnightqueen]

Now I’m curious to know what the PS1 exclusives list looks like…

[@t.castro4493]

Somehow I knew DemiKids would appear here. I had forgotten about the existence of Car Battler Joe, that game was weird in my opinion. Had no idea about a Magic Knight Rayearth game.

[@Zantagor]

you're telling me I'm sitting on 700$ with my boxed Rayearth copy :/

[@joury900]

Which disc?

[@AyumuNarumi75]

I have two games complete in box from this list: Chrono Trigger and Magic Knight Rayearth. Does the character that appears on the disc affect the value for the Rayearth game? I have the one with Fuu,.

[@denisfolcik1373]

The only game I have that might be worth something is the PSP Persona 2 Innocent Sin limited edition. Came in a box with a soundtrack. Opened the box because when I bought it, it said used. Found out the game is still in shrink wrap..

[@gerinja]

Its worth the money for collectors.

[@emanuele0933]

Erick, you forgot Elminage Original for PSP

[@spadekun9899]

I was actually lucky enough to get magic Knight rayearth when it came out, I think I only paid 45 for it. I still have it, it's been played a lot but it's still complete stickers at all.

[@XBLMar1neRush]

Scalper edition 😂 😂

[@Kakashi99999]

Got the DS version of Chrono Trigger Japanese version for about $60. Was complete and you can change it to english. Thankfully DS lite was region free.

[@jaimereupert4247]

Thank God for emulation. 😜❤️

[@EmersionX]

These prices are not for games, but for rare collectible game boxes. What's the point of evaluating whether to buy them or not, from the perspective of the plot or gameplay of the game? It's like buying an antique vase, because you have to shove your umbrella somewhere at the entrance. I have a New 3DS full of interesting games for GBA, DS in particular. Which cost me 0$ because I'm not a collector, but a true gamer, who has more and different things to spend his time and money on. For example, upgrading a computer, purchasing games that cannot simply be downloaded, consoles on which are more convenient and more interesting to play than on an emulator.

[@chrisschuck249]

Here's a PS4 game that is worth more then all these games combined. It is not an RPG. But a super rare game called Poop Slinger. Poop Slinger from Limited Rare Games (PS4, 2019) - Sealed - Only 84 copies made! Condition: Brand NewBrand New Price: US $18,000.00 CIB is worth $6000. Metal Jesus gives a good explanation of this game.

[@perrydrayton8071]

I am so glad I found Crusader of centy cib Cardboard box for a $1.50 On half price Monday at a thrift store.

[@Cr0wned-36]

Would like to see a most expensive Japan only rpg list

[@nr2676]

They are usually much cheaper than PAL / NTSC versions.

[@TheBlackSeraph]

I'd love to see a PAL version of this list after coming across Australian listings for Mary Skelter (PS Vita) at $500 and Demon Gaze 2 (PS Vita) at $2,000, although the UK versions are a fraction of that. Additionally, although they wouldn't even make the top 10, The 3DS remakes of Shin Megami Tensei 4, Devil Survivor Overclocked and SMT: Strange Journey Redux all sell at >AU$350 because of region locking and low print numbers. Not sure of the Persona Q/Persona Q2 pricing.

[@logiclion3570]

Emulation says HI !

[@shows_on_synergy960]

Honestly, some of these games are possible to buy or even trade for as long as you have a very, very active video game community in your area. Of course, what are you willing to part with , is the question? Ok, for example, I traded Donkey Kong Country, X- Men: The Game sealed, River City Girls, for Castlevania Legends and X-Men Origins : Wolverine. It's not an RPG, but just an example, that collectors can trade for rare RPG games too.

[@veghesther3204]

That's why Tales of Destiny 1/Eternia and ALL 4 .hack Games NEED a PS4/PS5/Switch port those games + .hack QUARANTINE CAN cost you more then that of a PS5 so those so paying 500+ EACH for those games when Namco/bandai COULD port those games to the PS4 PS5 Switch for LESS then $60.

[@therealjaystone2344]

I would add the Tellius games from the FE series (GCN and Wii) are way too expensive and Xenosaga 3 also at $300+.

[@DoctorWander]

Right now, I’m fairly pleased by OCDish preservation of my games as a kid. I’ve got several of these games CIB from the original retail purchase. 😂🎉

[@DoctorWander]

I sold a real beat up copy of Centy that I got used from a rental store: turned that bad boy into a ton of Switch and 3DS games this year and I have zero regrets.

[@DoctorWander]

Won’t ever do that to my copies of Panzer dragoon Saga, Rayearth, Earthbound, or Chrono Trigger.

[@DoctorWander]

It is crazy what some old games go for now. I decided to sell some old games that I don’t have an emotional attachment to if the dollar sign proved huge. Mega Man x3 and Harvest Moon went for crazy amounts. Which just got poured back into Switch titles, but whatever, it’s fun, ha.

[@TheDannylarson]

Good idea for a top 10 bro

[@drewtheunspoken3988]

I get the feeling some of these are nostalgic value rather than quality. I've tracked down a couple of games from my childhood that, frankly, suck. But I still have fun when wearing my nostalgia goggles.

[@manuelcardoso1793]

The whole Final Fantasy Colection Pixel Remaster is absurd as it is revolting. For fuck sake Square Enix,just release this colection to all usual shops instead doing this shit😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

[@NinjaxShadowXx]

The annoying thing is they can easily reprint it but nope they just wanted to sell a small amount

[@ltb1345]

They really pulled a "Super Mario 3D All-Stars" with the Pixel Remasters.

[@TheBlackSeraph]

I'd rather they'd have just the PS1 remakes onto one big collection and added whatever QOL changes necessary on top of that. At least there's a Famicom-accurate version of FF3 at last. Also, AU$160 was a joke.

[@Cookiedon15]

Ya, emulation or Switch Online is the way to go if you don't have the means. I like to emulate using MiSTer FPGA or flash carts for consoles

[@v5ali911]

2k for a game is EA wet dream 😂😂

[@Rosa_Canina]

I have Crusader of Centy, but I also live in PAL Country, where its not that expensive. Funnily enough it HAS a sticker with "999 DM" on it, which is around 500 dollars. So some store tried to to sell this game for that amount many, many years ago (DM was changed to Euro circa 2001).

[@toddolsen4604]

Chrono Trigger is best on the DS. And Earthbound can be played on The Switch online as stated AND the SNES CLASSIC

[@jamesoneavatar8644]

I owned Chrono Trigger, Earthbound and Panzer Dragoon Saga in the past. Someone stole the box, but not the game, for Earthbound. I sold Panzer Dragoon in the early 2000s. I might have Chrono Trigger still

[@marcrics]

A lot of times PAL games really aren't cheaper. In just as many cases there are plenty of titles here more expensive than in the US.

[@ithydoodles]

6:51 It's not as fun as the Japan only super famicom rpg. I had to pass it up in high school because I wanted more than one game. And I only had about $100. (I think it was about $300 in the early 2000s.)

[@walterodonnell4852]

So many holy grails 🤔

[@mogwai_for_sale]

the pixel remasters on console look absolutely wretched with their font treatment anyways. they look like mobile ports with the arial font they used. however, the pc port of the pixel remasters is very easy to mod with the correct sprite based fonts which elevates the presentation (and there are many options available). so no real loss in not being able to obtain or afford the ps4 port. i wouldn't be surprised if they get a wider re-release down the line as well.

[@XVa-uj8m]

I despise the Vaseline effect they added to smooth over the characters. I will take crunchy pixels thank you.

[@TheBlackSeraph]

They basically are mobile ports. Kind of a shame - FFX|X-2, Type-0 and XII showed that SQEX could do some great work with their remasters, but with FFVIII onwards, they've basically been hatchet jobs.

[@rionugroho1403]

Adding most of Atlus retro games here 💵

[@inanedreamz673]

surprised to not see fire emblem path of radiance

[@hyperplayrpg]

Pop!

[@shows_on_synergy960]

Really shocked about FF Perfect Remaster for PS4 being so expensive, but that is more on Square being punks . It isn't like a game for a failed system for the Zeebo or Amiga CD or Sega Saturn. It's just Square wants to take the Apple Route and make things artificially expensive. Final Fantasy 7: The Remake for PS5, I can rarely find in my city. The Post Malone Xbox Series X System for example is 4,000. So besides games, also systems are purposely made rare, just to mess with people.

[@bigt4135]

AW phoenix festa on ps vita

[@rhaspados666]

I lucked out and got a switch version of ff pixel remaster but I wanted ps4 I'll trade someone 😅

[@chikasuryani]

I donwloaded all that expensive/rare games for FREE !!! Why buy it 😅

[@lonewolffang]

Never knew FF was a PS4 collection but holy hell. $500-750!? 😅....hell naw. And don't get me started on Chrono Trigger. One if my faves but that price isn't worth the cost. I'll set the high seas before I pay that much.

[@therealjaystone2344]

That's why rumors for a Chrono Trigger Remake may come soon

[@TheBlackSeraph]

@@therealjaystone2344 Australians have been waiting 30 years for a formal release of Chrono Trigger.....

[@CJTV-ev1ym]

captain sparrow team here no need to buy just pira... them

[@mjdf122]

JRPG time

[@ram5683]

I don’t understand why make a video and describe what is or is not worth the money. You don’t even buy games at starting prices. Like many old or rare things, these games become collectible. And it’s not just about scalpers.

[@kennethshiro9500]

i have the fuu version of magic knight, near mint. CT cib too. Epeen. You forgot to mention Boktai 1+2, I have them CIB too. Also, .hack//quarantine