Shining Tears [The Best]
PlayStation 2
About this game
Shining Tears is an old-school action RPG set in the Shining universe (previous games include Shining in the Darkness and the Shining Force trilogy).
You play as Xion, a hero who is drawn into saving the City of Shilidia from a formerly peaceful neighbor due to his possession of the powerful Twin Dragon Rings.
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This sets the stage for an epic RPG storyline with varied characters and some surprises.
The game is presented using hand-drawn 2D graphics and backgrounds.
For battles the players may choose from 8 unlockable companions, each with their own unique powers, strengths and weaknesses.
Furthermore, the co-op system lets two players cooperate in battles, pulling off special combo moves and leveling up their characters together.
The companion you pick changes Xion to the opposite 'soul', dark or light, due to the nature of the Twin Dragon Rings, with correspondingly different powers.
In single-player mode the player has their companion AI to help them out of tight spots.
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 Tears [The Best] 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-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €1.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €4.81 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €0.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €0.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €1.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €4.81 |
| 2026-07-01 | Item only | NTSC-J | €35.53 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €4.31 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €0.69 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €1.73 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €4.74 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €1.72 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €4.30 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €4.73 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €0.69 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €0.68 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €1.32 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €1.71 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €4.28 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €4.71 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Shining Tears [The Best], suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 2 titles.
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 Tears [The Best] worth?
Shining Tears [The Best] for PlayStation 2 is currently worth €35.53 loose, €1.75 complete in box, and €4.37 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Shining Tears [The Best] rare?
Shining Tears [The Best] has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 2 titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Shining Tears [The Best]?
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 Tears [The Best], loose is €35.53 and CIB is €1.75 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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