Primal
PlayStation 2 · 2003
About this game
Jen is the girlfriend of a metal rocker named Lewis, who have both been through rough times in the past together.
A strange and powerful creature attacks Lewis after a concert and runs off into the night with him, leaving Jen injured and near-death.
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Jen meets a short gargoyle named Scree, who informs her that she must leave the physical plane Mortalis and accompany him to the demon plane Oblivion.
The creature who kidnapped Lewis and left her for dead is an agent of Abaddon who represents Chaos and has been locked in struggle for aeons with Arella, representing Order.
The balance between Chaos and Order has been upset and it is Jen's task to restore the balance, all the while hoping to discover the whereabouts of Lewis.
Primal can be described as a "3D platformer", being somewhat similar in its basic gameplay mechanics to Tomb Raider games.
Puzzle-solving and action-based combat constitute the focus of the gameplay.
The player can switch between Jen and Scree at any time; Jen is capable of fighting, but Scree is invulnerable to enemy attacks.
When Jen is incapacitated in combat, Scree must quickly restore her to life within a time limit; failure to do so prematurely ends the game.
Combat is heavily based on "finishing moves" and Jen's ability to transform into demonic forms.
There are four demons Jen can merge herself with; they are obtained one by one as the game's narrative advances.
These demonic forms allow Jen to use special abilities, which include jumping to extreme heights, unnaturally fast swimming, slowing down time, and using powerful weapons.
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 Primal 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.
Adding Primal 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 PS2 release dates back to 2003.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
1 collector on Gamevaro has this game.
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €34.88 |
| 2026-07-17 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €12.51 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.51 |
| 2026-07-17 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | PAL | €15.28 |
| 2026-07-17 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €34.88 |
| 2026-07-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €51.20 |
| 2026-07-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €12.79 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | PAL | €51.22 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €35.07 |
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €12.37 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | PAL | €12.77 |
| 2026-07-16 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €35.07 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €10.56 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | PAL | €13.72 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.37 |
| 2026-07-16 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €10.56 |
| 2026-07-15 | New (sealed) | PAL | €51.14 |
| 2026-07-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €35.07 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €11.82 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | PAL | €12.80 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €10.56 |
| 2026-07-15 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €10.56 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.82 |
| 2026-07-15 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €35.07 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €13.77 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | PAL | €12.76 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €13.82 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €10.50 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Primal 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 Primal worth?
Primal for PlayStation 2 is currently worth €15.28 loose, €6.05 complete in box, and €29.36 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Primal rare?
Primal 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 Primal?
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 Primal, loose is €15.28 and CIB is €6.05 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Primal worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Primal is currently worth €15.28 loose, versus €12.51 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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