Rock Band 2
PlayStation 2 · 2008
About this game
Rock Band 2 is the sequel to the 2007 musical simulation game Rock Band and offers similar gameplay.
Directly competing with Guitar Hero: World Tour , the game allows different people to play together as in a band, with the same peripherals as the first game: lead guitar, bass guitar, microphone and a drum set.
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The new drum and guitar controllers for this version, bundled or sold separately, have been revised and older controllers are also supported.
The guitar controller, modelled after the Fender Stratocaster, has five additional fret buttons near the neck, for fast fingertapping sessions.
There is also an effect switch to toggle between five different effects.
Players use the instruments to match notes on the screen, divided in different portions for different instruments, along with the lyrics for the singer who need to match the pitch.
The original game's Solo Tour mode and the multiplayer Band World Tour mode have been merged into a single Tour mode where up to four players can cooperate, both local and online (PS3/Xbox 360).
Band leaders are no longer necessary and instruments can be swapped at will.
From this mode, three options are available: Start Tour (regular tour mode), Tour Challenge (different challenges), and Battle of the Bands (compete against other bands online through score tracking - not on the PS2).
The game includes a training mode for the different instruments, as well as a freestyle mode for drummers where they can drum along with custom mp3 files (Xbox 360/PS3).
Other modes and modifiers for the regular game modes can be selected from an Extras menu.
The in-game characters can also be customized and 84 tracks are included on the disc, with many more as downloadable content (not on the PS2).
It is also possible to transfer the songs of the first Rock Band (for a price), and downloadable content as well as the two track packs .
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 Rock Band 2 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €4.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €13.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €7.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €26.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €24.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €17.77 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €24.47 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €13.33 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €17.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €26.92 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €7.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €4.44 |
| 2026-06-30 | New (sealed) | PAL | €21.13 |
| 2026-06-30 | Item only | PAL | €15.84 |
| 2026-06-30 | Complete in Box | PAL | €9.53 |
| 2026-06-28 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €7.89 |
| 2026-06-28 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €15.03 |
| 2026-06-28 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €10.09 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €26.55 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €24.13 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €4.38 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €13.14 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €7.00 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €17.52 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | PAL | €17.45 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | PAL | €13.09 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | PAL | €24.03 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | PAL | €26.43 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | PAL | €6.98 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | PAL | €4.36 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Rock Band 2 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 Rock Band 2 worth?
Rock Band 2 for PlayStation 2 is currently worth €15.84 loose, €17.77 complete in box, and €24.42 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Rock Band 2 rare?
Rock Band 2 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 Rock Band 2?
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 Rock Band 2, loose is €15.84 and CIB is €17.77 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Rock Band 2 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Rock Band 2 is currently worth €15.84 loose, versus €10.09 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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