Dead or Alive 2 (NTSC)
Sega Dreamcast · 2000
About this game
Dead or Alive 2 is a single-player and multiplayer 3D fighting game.
The game centers on the second Dead or Alive World Combat Championship, a martial arts tournament that draws together fighters from across the globe.
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Each competitor has their own motivations, from personal vendettas to proving themselves as the strongest.
The story mode follows these individual characters as they face rivals and progress through the competition, with short cutscenes tying together their encounters.
Combat emphasizes fast-paced strikes, grapples, and counters.
Each fighter has a unique move set, and the series’ trademark counter system allows players to reverse attacks by anticipating timing and direction.
Movement occurs in three dimensions, with the addition of a dedicated dodge button to sidestep into the foreground or background.
Matches are often fought in multi-level arenas, where characters can be knocked through walls, windows, or over railings into new areas, changing the layout and flow of the battle.
Tag team mode allows players to select two fighters and switch between them during combat.
Characters can chain attacks together, call in partners for combo finishers, or rescue them from danger with well-timed switches.
Unlike some other tag-based fighting games, Dead or Alive 2 retains its standard single-player arcade and story modes alongside the tag system, providing both solo and team-based play styles.
About Sega Dreamcast
Sega's final console, the Dreamcast (1998/1999), was ahead of its time with built-in internet connectivity and an influential library, but a short commercial lifespan cut its game catalog short. That abrupt end means Dreamcast print runs were smaller across the board than a longer-lived console would have had, and it's now one of the more actively collected fifth/sixth-generation systems specifically because of that scarcity.
Gamevaro tracks Dead or Alive 2 (NTSC) for Sega Dreamcast 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
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €39.37 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Dead or Alive 2 (NTSC), suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Sega Dreamcast 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 Dead or Alive 2 (NTSC) worth?
Dead or Alive 2 (NTSC) for Sega Dreamcast is currently worth €39.37 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Dead or Alive 2 (NTSC) rare?
Dead or Alive 2 (NTSC) has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Sega Dreamcast titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Dead or Alive 2 (NTSC)?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
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