Monster Rancher Hop-A-Bout
PlayStation · 2000
About this game
Monster raising and creature contests move into the 128-bit generation as the popular Tecmo series sets up shop on the PlayStation 2 in this release of Monster Rancher 3.
Though many characters and places are recognizable from earlier releases in the series, monsters in this game are represented in a cel-shaded cartoon style, similar to that of the Dreamcast's Jet Grind Radio or the contemporary PS2 release Yanya Caballista featuring Gawoo.
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The game receives improved graphics and some additional features with its move to the more powerful PS2 console.
Most of the rules of play and monster-raising conventions established in earlier games remain in this version.
Monsters develop according to the training and treatment they receive and players are encouraged to explore the game world to find new training opportunities.
Players can generate monsters using other forms of media, as the game creates creatures according to data on music CDs and movie DVDs.
While some aspects of creation are random, certain albums and movies may generate creatures specifically related to the artistic content on the disk.
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 Monster Rancher Hop-A-Bout 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €20.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €87.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €52.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.03 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.60 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €20.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €87.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €52.47 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | NTSC-U | €27.52 |
| 2026-07-05 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €27.52 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.57 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.24 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €51.75 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.99 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.63 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €19.84 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €51.75 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €19.84 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.57 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.99 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.24 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.63 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €51.87 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €19.88 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.60 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.65 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Monster Rancher Hop-A-Bout, 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 Monster Rancher Hop-A-Bout worth?
Monster Rancher Hop-A-Bout for PlayStation is currently worth €27.52 loose, €20.12 complete in box, and €52.49 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Monster Rancher Hop-A-Bout rare?
Monster Rancher Hop-A-Bout 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 Monster Rancher Hop-A-Bout?
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 Monster Rancher Hop-A-Bout, loose is €27.52 and CIB is €20.12 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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