Saiyuki
PlayStation · 1999
About this game
Saiyuki: Journey West is loosely based on one of the four classical novels of Chinese literature, Journey to the West (Chinese: Xi You Ji ) by the 16th century writer Wu Cheng'en.
This tactical RPG lets the players take the role of the novel's hero who is also a historical character, the 7th century scholar and Buddhist monk Xuanzang (Japanese pronunciation: Sanzo ) and his monster companions, including the famous monkey Sun Wukong (Japanese pronunciation: Son Goku ), as they travel to India.
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The game takes quite a few liberties with the original tale, including allowing the player to change Xuanzang's gender, giving each monster a more powerful "were-" form, and tying each character, save Xuanzang's, to an elemental affinity.
The real meat of the game is the tactical battles, where careful unit placement and use of each monster's unique special abilities determine the outcome of the battle.
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 Saiyuki 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.
Adding Saiyuki to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This PS1 release dates back to 1999.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €3.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €6.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €13.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €35.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €39.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €5.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €34.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €5.33 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €3.33 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €6.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €38.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €13.40 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | NTSC-J | €37.78 |
| 2026-07-05 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €139.74 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €6.53 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €33.64 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €37.00 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €2.27 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €13.03 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.61 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-J | €6.50 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €2.26 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €33.51 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €36.86 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €12.98 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €2.25 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €23.10 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €25.42 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.59 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Saiyuki 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 Saiyuki worth?
Saiyuki for PlayStation is currently worth €37.78 loose, €13.95 complete in box, and €35.87 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Saiyuki rare?
Saiyuki 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 Saiyuki?
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 Saiyuki, loose is €37.78 and CIB is €13.95 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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