The Sims: Bustin' Out
PlayStation 2 · 2003
About this game
The Sims: Bustin' Out is the console sequel to The Sims and the second Sims game to appear on the major consoles.
Sims can now leave their house and visit all different kinds of locations.
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In the mission-based Bust Out mode, the player starts at Mom's house learning that evil Malcolm Langrabb is repossessing items from all the Sims homes.
Your job is to make enough money to buy back all the goods and eventually evict him from his own mansion.
The game also features an open-ended Freeplay mode.
Bustin' Out's big new features are the ability to visit and move between houses through the single player progression as well as an online multi-player mode for 2 people on the PS2.
The servers for the online mode have since been shut down.
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 Sims: Bustin' Out 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 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €6.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €73.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €25.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €4.51 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €22.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.51 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €2.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €40.68 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €22.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €4.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.54 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €2.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.78 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.51 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €25.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €40.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €73.46 |
| 2026-06-29 | Item only | PAL | €8.09 |
| 2026-06-28 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.63 |
| 2026-06-28 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €39.88 |
| 2026-06-28 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.78 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €22.30 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.96 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
The Sims: Bustin' Out 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 Sims: Bustin' Out worth?
The Sims: Bustin' Out for PlayStation 2 is currently worth €8.09 loose, €5.51 complete in box, and €22.74 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Sims: Bustin' Out rare?
The Sims: Bustin' Out 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 Sims: Bustin' Out?
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 Sims: Bustin' Out, loose is €8.09 and CIB is €5.51 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is The Sims: Bustin' Out worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of The Sims: Bustin' Out is currently worth €8.09 loose, versus €7.78 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
Ratings & Reviews
Also on other platforms
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