Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back
PlayStation · 1997
About this game
Sane Trilogy is a unified collection of the following games remade in Vicarious Visions' Alchemy Engine: Crash Bandicoot Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back Crash Bandicoot: Warped Most levels have been retroactively edited to feature Coco Bandicoot as an alternate playable character, save for places where Crash is explicitly required for the plot to make sense.
This includes the levels of the first game, in which she did not originally appear.
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 Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.04 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €7.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €13.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €77.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €918.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €716.69 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €5.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €59.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €5.57 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €77.18 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €7.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €59.46 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €13.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €10.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.04 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.16 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €716.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €918.20 |
| 2026-07-05 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €104.81 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.09 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | PAL | €16.37 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €47.74 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €12.37 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €11.95 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back 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 Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back worth?
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back for PlayStation is currently worth €16.37 loose, €13.42 complete in box, and €77.21 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back rare?
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back 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 Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back?
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 Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, loose is €16.37 and CIB is €13.42 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back is currently worth €16.37 loose, versus €13.09 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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