Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires
PlayStation 2 · 2006
About this game
Set in ancient China, DW5: Empires brings the Empire mode to the latest DW game, while the basic hack & slash, button mashing gameplay remains the same.
The Empire mode adds a strategy overlay to the basic game, with a map of 25 areas to conquer.
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Each turn consists of two parts: empire control, and war making.
Your territories bring you tax revenue each turn, which you can spend on various different actions.
You can create items and tactics for your generals to use in battle.
Recruit generals and troops, fortify your territories, among many other command options.
You can wage war on other territories, or may be called upon to defend your own.
For each battle you select which generals and lieutenants will fight.
There are 4 scenarios to unlock, though they offer little to differentiate each other.
There is two player split-screen co-op, in either of Empire of Free play modes.
Next to the soundtrack of the base game, this edition also adds soundtracks from previous titles, including Dynasty Warriors 2 , Dynasty Warriors 3 and Dynasty Warriors 4 .
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 Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires 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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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €4.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €42.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €48.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €38.43 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €181.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €8.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €11.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.17 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €38.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €4.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.68 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €11.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €42.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.90 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €181.02 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €8.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €48.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.49 |
| 2026-06-30 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.90 |
| 2026-06-28 | Item only | PAL | €18.63 |
| 2026-06-28 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €14.03 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.06 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €4.67 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €8.58 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires 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 Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires worth?
Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires for PlayStation 2 is currently worth €18.63 loose, €11.73 complete in box, and €38.43 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires rare?
Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires 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 Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires?
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 Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires, loose is €18.63 and CIB is €11.73 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires is currently worth €18.63 loose, versus €14.90 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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