Baby Universe
PlayStation · 1997
About this game
Baby Universe in an experiment in visuals.
It consists of different worlds with digital kaleidoscopes.
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One of them, a 3D Kaleidoscope, is floating in space.
You create visual effects by pressing buttons on the controller, to turn the different axes, bend and reflect light, and change the angle, with different background patterns.
All your actions can be recorded and saved.
In the jewel case, you select the objects to appear on the screen, and in the console, you can edit each individual item.
This includes colour mapping of the surface, movement patterns and frame rate.
Settings can be saved on a memory card.
In the sound scape, you can insert your own CDs, and sound wave patterns will appear to accompany the music.
There is also a traditional (electric) and a psychedelic kaleidoscope available.
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 Baby Universe 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-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €6.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €4.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €20.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €6.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €16.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €22.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €36.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €32.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €20.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €6.05 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €4.06 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €30.51 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €33.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €22.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €6.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €7.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €16.24 |
| 2026-07-06 | Item only | PAL | €22.17 |
| 2026-07-06 | New (sealed) | PAL | €38.62 |
| 2026-07-05 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €31.88 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | NTSC-J | €17.79 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €5.97 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €2.76 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Baby Universe 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 Baby Universe worth?
Baby Universe for PlayStation is currently worth €22.17 loose, €16.25 complete in box, and €32.76 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Baby Universe rare?
Baby Universe 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 Baby Universe?
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 Baby Universe, loose is €22.17 and CIB is €16.25 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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