Shining Force EXA
PlayStation 2 · 2007
About this game
Shining Force EXA is an entry in the Shining Force series, but unlike most of the earlier titles it has a more action-oriented RPG approach, rather than featuring turn-based strategy gameplay.
The game uses a real-time combat system, an "art" system for special character, weapons, and an armor upgrade system.
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As such it is considered the spiritual successor to Shining Force NEO inheriting many of the game's traits.
Players choose to be either the warrior Toma or the sorceress Cyrille.
They are almost immediately joined by the knight Gadfort and the elfin archer Maebelle.
They all have different reasons to join the quest and find the holy sword Shining Force.
The main storyline focuses on the devastating war between humans and demons.
The game takes place in a world divided into two kingdoms: The Noswald Empire (humans) and Fyrlandt (demons).
The player's base of operations is the Geo-Fortress which is a mobile base, and along the way there is the ability to upgrade the fortress.
This is done by collecting "rare material" which allows the fortress to be upgraded to three forms, each time more powerful.
Only in the final form it becomes possible to travel around.
The strategy elements center around the fortress.
Players can make room for shops, train party members and choose who to take along on quests.
It can also be attacked and needs to be defended.
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 Shining Force EXA 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
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €112.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €19.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €28.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €33.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €20.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.83 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €61.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €5.69 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.53 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €20.51 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €31.57 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €61.19 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €19.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €28.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €7.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €112.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €5.68 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.52 |
| 2026-06-28 | Item only | NTSC-J | €30.70 |
| 2026-06-28 | Item only | NTSC-U | €32.01 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.92 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €18.11 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €20.16 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.08 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Shining Force EXA 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 Shining Force EXA worth?
Shining Force EXA for PlayStation 2 is currently worth €32.01 loose, €33.24 complete in box, and €61.22 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Shining Force EXA rare?
Shining Force EXA 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 Shining Force EXA?
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 Shining Force EXA, loose is €32.01 and CIB is €33.24 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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