Area 51
PlayStation · 1996
About this game
Area 51 is a light gun arcade game released by Atari Games.
It takes its name from the Area 51 military facility.
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 Area 51 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
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €61.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €94.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €19.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €7.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €8.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €85.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €13.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €67.28 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €105.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €4.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €32.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €7.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €278.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €105.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €32.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €85.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €4.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €278.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €13.19 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €7.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €8.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €7.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €61.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €67.25 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Area 51 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 Area 51 worth?
Area 51 for PlayStation is currently worth €20.00 loose, €19.88 complete in box, and €61.16 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Area 51 rare?
Area 51 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 Area 51?
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 Area 51, loose is €20.00 and CIB is €19.88 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Area 51 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Area 51 is currently worth €20.00 loose, versus €17.47 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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