Half-Life
PlayStation 2 · 1998
About this game
Half-Life: Uplink is a special standalone version of the 1998 first-person shooter computer game Half-Life .
Uplink features many of the common enemies, characters, and weapons from the full game, but the location and scenario in this demonstration do not appear in Half-Life.
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Like its successor's demo, however, Uplink was made available for download after the release of the full retail version of the game.
The Uplink chapters were made a few weeks after the base game was already released, and roughly fit in prior to or during the Lambda Core chapter.
Some segments use audio that was cut from original, while the premise is based on the cut level Communications Center .
Uplink also includes the same Hazard Course tutorial from the full release of Half-Life .
Uplink was included with the Game of the Year Edition of Half-Life as a mod, and was included with many subsequent releases.
When the series migrated to Valve's own Steam distribution service, Uplink was absent entirely until 17 November 2023, when it was integrated into the Half-Life base game as part of the 25th Anniversary Update.
Uplink was also included with certain video cards as bundled on one disk that also included Team Fortress Classic and Counter-Strike 1.3 .
For the PlayStation 2 version of Uplink an NTSC-U/C copy of Half-Life is required, where a code needs to be entered from the cheat codes menu in the options then the PS2's disc tray will open and the Official U.S.
PlayStation Magazine Issue 57 disc can be inserted.
Uplink is available in English, French and German.
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 Half-Life 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €6.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €6.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €16.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €155.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €63.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €238.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €10.28 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €170.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €453.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €56.43 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €19.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €155.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €19.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €56.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €6.06 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €65.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €450.02 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €170.88 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €16.60 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €238.33 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €10.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €6.30 |
| 2026-06-29 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €87.09 |
| 2026-06-29 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €448.82 |
| 2026-06-29 | Item only | NTSC-U | €65.28 |
| 2026-06-28 | New (sealed) | PAL | €388.68 |
| 2026-06-28 | Item only | PAL | €49.83 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €49.88 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Half-Life 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 Half-Life worth?
Half-Life for PlayStation 2 is currently worth €49.83 loose, €16.61 complete in box, and €155.42 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Half-Life rare?
Half-Life 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 Half-Life?
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 Half-Life, loose is €49.83 and CIB is €16.61 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Half-Life worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Half-Life is currently worth €49.83 loose, versus €65.28 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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