LSD: Dream Emulator
PlayStation · 1998
About this game
Inspired by a "dream journal" written by Hiroko Nishikawa, LSD is basically a simulation-based game themed around dreams and nightmares.
The gameplay is simple, walking around various dreamscapes and occasionally discovering surreal visuals.
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Coming into contact with any object or wall in the dream can result in warping to another part of a dream, which can go on for very long (up to 10 minutes), or can be cut short by falling off cliffs or through floors.
After the dream ends, it is displayed on a graph showing whether it is considered Upper, Downer, Static or Dynamic.
Gameplay takes place over various days, and after a long time passes, the counter resets, though the game can still be played.
Textures can be completely randomized, and upon starting a new dream, you can not have the same one twice in a row, though dreams can be replayed using Flashback mode (unlocked after 20 days have passed), which is an option to revisit the same areas and allow you to choose different paths, though only for 3 to 5 minutes.
There is no goal in the game, except to emulate dreams, ranging from colorful and happy, to dark and unsettling.
Occasionally, dreams may be invaded by an apparition called the Grey Man, who can appear out of nowhere and remove your ability to remember a dream in Flashback mode.
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 LSD: Dream Emulator 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €886.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €491.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €491.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €886.40 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | NTSC-J | €1004.53 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €469.74 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €874.25 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-J | €456.99 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €870.79 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €864.02 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €405.57 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
LSD: Dream Emulator 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 LSD: Dream Emulator worth?
LSD: Dream Emulator for PlayStation is currently worth €1004.53 loose, €886.79 complete in box. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is LSD: Dream Emulator rare?
LSD: Dream Emulator 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 LSD: Dream Emulator?
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 LSD: Dream Emulator, loose is €1004.53 and CIB is €886.79 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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