Steel Dragon Ex
PlayStation 2 · 2005
About this game
Steel Dragon EX consists of two shoot 'em up games: Shienryu ( Steel Dragon ) - A port of the arcade and Sega Saturn game Shienryu Explosion ( Steel Dragon Evolution ) - a sequel to Steel Dragon previously only released for arcade Steel Dragon Evolution gives the player a choice between three different space crafts and six different pilots.
The pilots only determine the shot color, while the crafts vary in speed and fire power.
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Up to two players can play simultaneously.
The goal of the game is to progress far enough in each stage to beat the end boss, ultimately winning all levels.
Players have only a limited amount of lives.
However, extra lives can be obtained during the game.
The main feature of Steel Dragon Evolution is that the main fire button is analog.
The more pressure is applied to the button, the heavier the fire power of the player's craft becomes.
As a trade-off, at the same time the craft's speed is reduced.
Alternatively, three separate buttons for low, medium and heavy fire can be pressed.
If a player destroys an enemy, a multiplier is applied from 1x to 256x depending on how heavy the fire power applied was.
However, some enemies drop stars, which also have a multiplier of 1x to 256x attached to them.
Here the scale is reversed, not firing at all while collecting the stars gives the highest multiplier.
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 Steel Dragon Ex 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-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.83 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €15.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €6.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €40.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €36.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €7.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €6.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €15.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €36.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €7.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €40.40 |
| 2026-06-30 | Item only | PAL | €24.05 |
| 2026-06-29 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €43.85 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €36.23 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.73 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €5.97 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €14.93 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €39.85 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €7.65 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | PAL | €5.95 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.72 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | PAL | €14.87 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | PAL | €36.08 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | PAL | €39.69 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | PAL | €7.62 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.77 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | PAL | €7.59 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €15.03 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €35.94 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Steel Dragon Ex 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 Steel Dragon Ex worth?
Steel Dragon Ex for PlayStation 2 is currently worth €24.05 loose, €15.33 complete in box, and €36.75 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Steel Dragon Ex rare?
Steel Dragon Ex 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 Steel Dragon Ex?
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 Steel Dragon Ex, loose is €24.05 and CIB is €15.33 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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