Ape Escape
PlayStation 5 · 1999
About this game
Specter, a popular attraction at the amusement park, has been transformed from a mild-mannered monkey into a scheming simian through the powers of the intelligence boosting Peak Point Helmet.
Now he and his monkey army have taken over the Professor's time machine in order to to travel back in time and replace human civilization with a simian society.
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There's just one catch: Spike was caught in the time machine as well, and has been pulled back into the past with them.
With the help of the Professor's numerous gadgets Spike will travel through prehistoric lands and capture Specter's army to prevent his evil scheme.
Because of the game's requirement of a Dual Shock controller, all of Spike's items are controlled through the right stick.
Examples include a stun stick that can be slashed in any direction or spun in a circle, an RC Car that can drive alongside Spike as he runs, and a helicopter blade that can be spun rapidly to lift Spike or slow his descent.
The goal in every level is to capture enough of Specter's monkeys to diminish their effect on history.
Each monkey has different stats and personalities.
Some will barely pay attention to you and will prefer to goof off or sleep, while others will attack you with machine guns, rocket launchers, and UFOs.
Weapons will only stun a monkey, and they must be captured using the Time Net.
Finding every monkey in a level will unlock a time attack mode for the level, and collecting Specter Coins hidden in levels will unlock bonus games like boxing and skiing that use the dual stick controls.
About PlayStation 5
Launched in late 2020, the PlayStation 5 introduced ultra-fast SSD loading and ray tracing to mainstream console gaming. It's still early in its collecting life cycle, but the Digital Edition (no disc drive) has already created a meaningful split in the market between disc-based and digital-only PS5 owners — something collectors should keep in mind when comparing prices for the "same" game.
Gamevaro tracks Ape Escape for PlayStation 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €36.59 |
| 2026-06-16 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €87.83 |
| 2026-06-16 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €14.64 |
| 2026-06-15 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €36.72 |
| 2026-06-15 | Sealed / New | PAL | €84.06 |
| 2026-06-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €14.01 |
| 2026-06-15 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €88.13 |
| 2026-06-15 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €14.69 |
| 2026-06-15 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €35.03 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Ape Escape, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 5 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 Ape Escape worth?
Ape Escape for PlayStation 5 is currently worth €14.01 loose, €35.03 complete in box, and €84.06 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Ape Escape rare?
Ape Escape has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 5 titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Ape Escape?
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 Ape Escape, loose is €14.01 and CIB is €35.03 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Ape Escape worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Ape Escape is currently worth €14.01 loose, versus €14.64 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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