Kessen
PlayStation 2 · 2000
About this game
Kessen is a strategy game that tells the story of the events that brought feudal Japan out of a century of civil war and installed the Tokugawa Shogunate as the dominant political entity for the next two hundred years.
As either Tokugawa Ieyasu or his opponents, you'll engage in real time battles, including Sekigahara, one of the largest and most famous battles in Japanese history.
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Victory or defeat will steer you down a campaign trail, taking you either through the historical events of the time or down fictional 'what if?' scenarios.
Battles take place in real time, with you instructing your various generals on where to lead their troops, who to engage, and what special actions to perform.
These special actions, such as firing your cannons, charging your opponent, or unleashing a flight of arrows, are depicted in close-up, cinema-like cut-scenes.
Before, after, and sometimes even during battles you'll be shown cut-scenes that depict the personal struggles of your various subordinates.
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 Kessen 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 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €12.51 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €1.78 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €38.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €73.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €2.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.38 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €4.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €4.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €13.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €4.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €11.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €14.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €4.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €2.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €1.78 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €38.30 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €14.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €12.51 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €4.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €4.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €13.12 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Kessen 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 Kessen worth?
Kessen for PlayStation 2 is currently worth €12.99 loose, €5.38 complete in box, and €13.12 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Kessen rare?
Kessen 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 Kessen?
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 Kessen, loose is €12.99 and CIB is €5.38 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Kessen worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Kessen is currently worth €12.99 loose, versus €12.27 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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