The Polar Express
PlayStation 2 · 2004
About this game
The Polar Express is a 3D action platformer based on Robert Zemeckis ' animated Christmas film from 2004.
Play as Chris, the hero boy, and make your way to the North Pole on The Polar Express, helping the other kids to overcome the hazards and villains on the way to meet Santa! Find the children's missing tickets, navigate the spooky train carriage, run along the carriage rooftop, fight against Scrooge, ski down the slopes with the hobo, ride in the suck-o-matic tube system and fly the zeppelin to North Pole! A variety of activities make up this exciting Christmas adventure, including beat/dancing games, run and jumping levels, flying, skiing, and adventure elements, such as collecting lost train tickets and defeating mischievous toys!
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 The Polar Express 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-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €7.38 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €25.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €28.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €157.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €9.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €34.07 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €4.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.76 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.30 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €25.46 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €7.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €4.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.03 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €157.40 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €9.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €28.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €34.05 |
| 2026-06-29 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.39 |
| 2026-06-28 | Item only | PAL | €10.77 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €25.11 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.94 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €4.19 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
The Polar Express 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 The Polar Express worth?
The Polar Express for PlayStation 2 is currently worth €10.77 loose, €9.35 complete in box, and €25.47 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Polar Express rare?
The Polar Express 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 The Polar Express?
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 The Polar Express, loose is €10.77 and CIB is €9.35 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is The Polar Express worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of The Polar Express is currently worth €10.77 loose, versus €11.39 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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