Area 51 (2005)
PlayStation 2 · 2005
About this game
Area 51 is the only action-packed 1st person shooter set in the U.S. governments most secret and secure military facility.
Army has received a distress signal from Area 51 where a viral outbreak has just shut down the research facility and the automated quarantine procedures have locked all scientific and military personnel inside.
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A small Special Forces unit led Specialist Ethan Cole of HAZMAT (hazardous materials) Division is sent to investigate.
As Cole, players will delve into five massive levels within the confines of Area 51, discover a mutagenic side effect of the virus that controls the minds of those infected, as well as an ancient alien colony buried beneath the facility.
With a multitude of human and alien weapons, players must explore chilling conspiracies such as the extraterrestrial crash at Roswell and the faked lunar landing, in order to solve the enigmas of Area 51 before the viral mutagen is released and irrevocably mutates all life on earth.
About PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 (2000) is the best-selling game console in history, with a library exceeding 9,000 titles that spans everything from budget shovelware to genre-defining classics. That massive volume means PS2 collecting is accessible and affordable overall, but a handful of low-print-run RPGs and cult titles have become genuinely expensive — a common pattern once a console's original audience grows up with disposable income.
Gamevaro tracks Area 51 (2005) for PlayStation 2 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
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €32.96 |
| 2026-06-29 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €20.20 |
| 2026-06-28 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €35.08 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Area 51 (2005), suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 2 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 Area 51 (2005) worth?
Area 51 (2005) for PlayStation 2 is currently worth €20.20 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Area 51 (2005) rare?
Area 51 (2005) has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 2 titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Area 51 (2005)?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Area 51 (2005) worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Area 51 (2005) is currently worth €20.20 loose, versus €35.08 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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