Dead Rising 2 [Essentials]
PlayStation 3 · 2010
About this game
You play as Frank West, a freelance photo-journalist, and you're on a hunt for the scoop of a lifetime.
Following a lead to the town of Willamette, Frank finds that the town has been practically taken over by zombies.
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Trying to get away, he makes his way to the Willamette shopping mall hoping he can find help there.
Gameplay takes place in a set 72-hour period where one hour of real time equals twelve hours in-game.
Frank can freely move about the entire mall, though some areas are not accessible in the beginning.
Most of it is infested with zombies, but he has a safe base in a security room.
Players can follow the main plot, where they must be in the right place at the right time and successfully complete missions in order to advance, but they can also do side missions, wander around killing zombies and dressing up in clothes from the mall stores, or just stay on the roof and wait for the helicopter to come back to pick them up.
The helicopter comes at the end of the three days and the game is over regardless of whether Frank is on the roof to get rescued.
Frank gains experience by taking pictures, rescuing survivors and killing zombies.
As he gains experience, he levels up, which gives him new moves, a larger inventory and more health.
Pictures are scored based on the number of survivors or zombies in the picture, their proximity to the camera, and on emotional content, like horror, humor or sexiness.
Survivors are located throughout the mall and Frank must show up at the right time to rescue them.
If you show up too early, they may not be at their location yet, and if you show up too late, they will be dead.
Frank can lead survivors back to the safety of the security room so they can be rescued.
To do this, he can equip them with weapons and order them to follow him or wait at a specific location.
Rescuing survivors is complicated by the huge crowds of zombies roaming around the mall.
There can be up to one thousand on screen at a time.
Frank must avoid getting b
About PlayStation 3
Released in 2006, the PlayStation 3 had a rocky start thanks to its high launch price but became known for its exclusive franchises and Blu-ray drive, which doubled as an early home theater upgrade for many households. PS3 collecting is still relatively young — most titles are inexpensive — but the console's digital PSN storefront closure risk has pushed more collectors toward physical copies specifically to preserve access.
Gamevaro tracks Dead Rising 2 [Essentials] for PlayStation 3 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €9.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €39.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €35.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €23.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €14.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €14.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €9.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €35.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €39.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €23.64 |
| 2026-07-03 | Item only | PAL | €24.34 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €23.31 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €14.63 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €35.36 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €9.32 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €38.90 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.83 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.83 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €23.31 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | PAL | €14.63 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | PAL | €9.32 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €35.36 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | PAL | €38.90 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | PAL | €38.99 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | PAL | €23.37 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | PAL | €9.35 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | PAL | €14.66 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | PAL | €35.45 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Dead Rising 2 [Essentials] 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 Dead Rising 2 [Essentials] worth?
Dead Rising 2 [Essentials] for PlayStation 3 is currently worth €24.34 loose, €23.65 complete in box, and €35.87 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Dead Rising 2 [Essentials] rare?
Dead Rising 2 [Essentials] 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 Dead Rising 2 [Essentials]?
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 Dead Rising 2 [Essentials], loose is €24.34 and CIB is €23.65 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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