Ape Escape [Platinum]
PlayStation · 1999
About this game
Specter, a popular attraction at the amusement park, has been transformed from a mild-mannered monkey into a scheming simian through the powers of the intelligence boosting Peak Point Helmet.
Now he and his monkey army have taken over the Professor's time machine in order to to travel back in time and replace human civilization with a simian society.
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There's just one catch: Spike was caught in the time machine as well, and has been pulled back into the past with them.
With the help of the Professor's numerous gadgets Spike will travel through prehistoric lands and capture Specter's army to prevent his evil scheme.
Because of the game's requirement of a Dual Shock controller, all of Spike's items are controlled through the right stick.
Examples include a stun stick that can be slashed in any direction or spun in a circle, an RC Car that can drive alongside Spike as he runs, and a helicopter blade that can be spun rapidly to lift Spike or slow his descent.
The goal in every level is to capture enough of Specter's monkeys to diminish their effect on history.
Each monkey has different stats and personalities.
Some will barely pay attention to you and will prefer to goof off or sleep, while others will attack you with machine guns, rocket launchers, and UFOs.
Weapons will only stun a monkey, and they must be captured using the Time Net.
Finding every monkey in a level will unlock a time attack mode for the level, and collecting Specter Coins hidden in levels will unlock bonus games like boxing and skiing that use the dual stick controls.
About PlayStation
The original PlayStation (1994) brought CD-based gaming and 3D graphics to the mainstream, ending Nintendo's console dominance of the previous two generations. It's now firmly in "retro collecting" territory: original jewel cases with intact manuals command a real premium over disc-only copies, and several RPGs from its later years (when Sony deliberately courted the genre) are among the most expensive commonly-collected games from the era.
Gamevaro tracks Ape Escape [Platinum] for PlayStation 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
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €123.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €24.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €9.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €112.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €13.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €13.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €123.30 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €9.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €24.64 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €112.09 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | PAL | €69.00 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €110.56 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €9.23 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €121.61 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.41 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €13.37 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €22.89 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | PAL | €13.37 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | PAL | €9.23 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | PAL | €121.61 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €110.56 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.41 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €22.89 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | PAL | €13.22 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | PAL | €110.82 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | PAL | €9.59 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | PAL | €121.90 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | PAL | €23.13 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Ape Escape [Platinum] has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
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 Ape Escape [Platinum] worth?
Ape Escape [Platinum] for PlayStation is currently worth €69.00 loose, €24.65 complete in box, and €112.13 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Ape Escape [Platinum] rare?
Ape Escape [Platinum] has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Ape Escape [Platinum]?
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 Ape Escape [Platinum], loose is €69.00 and CIB is €24.65 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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