Defcon 5
PlayStation · 1995
About this game
In the far future, conflict is at an all-time low and outdated defence bases are being vacated and replaced with automated software.
You play as an engineer sent to update one such base.
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Just after uploading the automating code, the base is suddenly invaded by unknown assailants from the air and ground.
You must rely on your wits and the defence software to fend them off.
The main game takes place in a first-person view inside the complex.
Trams connect the maze-like living areas to a handful of manned turrets outside.
You must shuttle between shooting down waves of fighters in the turrets, and scouring the base levels for card keys during the downtime.
A third consideration is the "Virtual Operating System" controlling all major base functions.
You use this interface to repair damage from attacks, monitor intruders, and place robot sentries to guard key passages.
As you find more access keys, you can increase the software's efficiency to the point that you can command turrets remotely, or set them to auto-attack with a high degree of success.
As defending the base becomes more automated and efficient, you have more time to search the levels for keys.
Your ultimate goal is to find the clearance to self-destruct the base, defend your escape shuttle, and get out alive.
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 Defcon 5 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 | Complete in Box | PAL | €14.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €11.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €37.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €54.38 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €41.38 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €5.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €59.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €5.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €54.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €14.46 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €11.53 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €37.60 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.92 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €41.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €59.80 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.37 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | NTSC-U | €18.45 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | PAL | €17.96 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €53.67 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €14.26 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €11.53 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €5.70 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Defcon 5 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 Defcon 5 worth?
Defcon 5 for PlayStation is currently worth €17.96 loose, €14.47 complete in box, and €37.62 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Defcon 5 rare?
Defcon 5 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 Defcon 5?
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 Defcon 5, loose is €17.96 and CIB is €14.47 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Defcon 5 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Defcon 5 is currently worth €17.96 loose, versus €18.45 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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