Samurai Shodown V Special
Neo Geo AES · 2004
About this game
An ordained meeting of 28 fierce warriors begins, to precede a series of duels to the death.
These individuals entrust their fates to their skill and their weapons.
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For those not up to the task, a cherished end in battle is their only hope.
The twenty-eight Samurai characters clash in one epic title.
Samurai Shodown V Special was the final release for the Neo Geo.
The most iconic addition to this entry in the series is the inclusion of character specific “Overkill Moves”, which can be used to finish off an opponent with style.
About Neo Geo AES
SNK's Neo Geo AES (1990) was marketed as the ultimate home arcade experience, using the same hardware as SNK's arcade cabinets — at an extraordinarily high price for both the console and its cartridges. That exclusivity is exactly why Neo Geo AES games remain among the most expensive in all of retro collecting; several titles routinely sell for well over a thousand euros in good condition.
Gamevaro tracks Samurai Shodown V Special for Neo Geo AES with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €3488.26 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €223.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €1104.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €2209.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €1104.07 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €2208.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €223.50 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Samurai Shodown V Special, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Neo Geo AES titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Samurai Shodown V Special worth?
Samurai Shodown V Special for Neo Geo AES is currently worth €223.60 loose, €1104.55 complete in box, and €2209.10 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Samurai Shodown V Special rare?
Samurai Shodown V Special has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Neo Geo AES titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Samurai Shodown V Special?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Samurai Shodown V Special, loose is €223.60 and CIB is €1104.55 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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