Contender 2
PlayStation · 2000
About this game
Contender 2 is an arcade-style boxing game.
It does not claim to be a realistic simulation in any way.
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It is meant to be easy to pick up and learn.
It boasts a starting cast of about 10 characters with about 10 other secret characters that can be unlocked by playing throgh the single-player Main Event mode.
Each character has a standard set of punches, a set of special punches specific to each character, and a special 5-punch combo attack.
There are two play modes, Main Event and Exhibition.
Main Event is a single-player career mode.
When playing through Main Event mode, you only start with one special punch and you get trained to learn the other special punches as you win matches.
In Exhibition you can pit any two unlocked fighters against each other in a one player or two player match.
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 Contender 2 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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Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €9.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €2.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €10.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €5.65 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.27 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €9.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €2.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €5.65 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €10.79 |
| 2026-07-05 | Sealed / New | PAL | €14.76 |
| 2026-07-05 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €16.13 |
| 2026-07-05 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €7.40 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.40 |
| 2026-07-05 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €16.13 |
| 2026-07-05 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €8.56 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €8.27 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.07 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.22 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €5.61 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €7.52 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.74 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.74 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €5.61 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €8.27 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.22 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.07 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €7.52 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Contender 2, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 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 Contender 2 worth?
Contender 2 for PlayStation is currently worth €8.56 loose, and €14.76 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Contender 2 rare?
Contender 2 has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Contender 2?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Contender 2 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Contender 2 is currently worth €8.56 loose, versus €7.40 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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