NieR: Automata [Day One Edition]
PlayStation 4 · 2017
About this game
NieR: Automata is an action RPG set several thousand years after the original NieR .
Living machines from another world invaded Earth, and the remnants of humanity fled to the moon.
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Since then, they have been sending android units back to Earth to fight proxy wars against the machines, until it becomes safe to return.
This game follows three units from the YoRHa android series: a battle unit named 2B, a recon unit named 9S, and an older prototype unit named A2.
Battles are fought in the overworld.
The active character can use a variety of different attacks, and may use one of four different weapon classes.
Weapons may be switched during combat to create combo attacks.
The character also has a Pod, a flying robot that launches automatic ranged attacks and can use different types of programs.
As robots, the main characters may install plug-in chips in order to benefit from buffs and other helpful attributes.
A character may have a finite number of chips equipped at once, as each one requires a certain amount of storage, but it is possible to save different configurations and switch between them on the fly.
RPG elements include various quests, of which many are optional, and an experience-based leveling system where enemies generally level up to match the player's character level.
Weapons and pods can be upgraded multiple times when the needed materials have been gathered.
There are also various support items and shops where items can be sold and bought.
Plug-in chips can be sold or fused for a price, making them stronger but often at the cost of additional storage.
Next to the main gameplay, there are many flying shooter sections, often involving "bullet hell" environments.
It is also often possible to hack opponents, which is presented as a different type of shooter mini-game.
The game uses a story that is told over the course of several playthroughs, sometimes retelling moments but with another protagonist, or experiencing events before or after the main story.
About PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4 (2013) cemented Sony's dominance of the eighth console generation, with a library exceeding 30,000 titles once indie and digital-only releases are counted. Most PS4 games remain affordable for collectors, but limited physical print runs — particularly from smaller publishers and later in the console's life cycle — are starting to see steady price increases as digital storefronts eventually wind down support.
Gamevaro tracks NieR: Automata [Day One Edition] for PlayStation 4 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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Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-20 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €18.85 |
| 2026-06-20 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €47.11 |
| 2026-06-20 | Sealed / New | PAL | €113.07 |
| 2026-06-18 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €16.25 |
| 2026-06-18 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €40.61 |
| 2026-06-18 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €97.47 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for NieR: Automata [Day One Edition], suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 4 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 NieR: Automata [Day One Edition] worth?
NieR: Automata [Day One Edition] for PlayStation 4 is currently worth €18.85 loose, €47.11 complete in box, and €113.07 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is NieR: Automata [Day One Edition] rare?
NieR: Automata [Day One Edition] has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 4 titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for NieR: Automata [Day One Edition]?
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 NieR: Automata [Day One Edition], loose is €18.85 and CIB is €47.11 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is NieR: Automata [Day One Edition] worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of NieR: Automata [Day One Edition] is currently worth €18.85 loose, versus €16.25 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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