Psyvariar 2
Sega Dreamcast · 2004
About this game
Psyvariar 2 is another specimen of the recent breed of "newschool" arcade shoot'em'ups (other examples being Ikaruga and Border Down ).
As many other recently released shoot'em'ups, it combines basic arcade shooter gameplay with modern 3D graphics to liven up the genre.
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The level backgrounds as well as all enemies are modeled in full 3D, with the action taking place in a vertically scrolling two-dimensional plane which moves through the level.
As most of the other new-style SHMUPs, Psyvariar 2 has a gimmick: getting close to enemies or shots without actually being hit is called "buzzing" and yields massive extra score.
In addition, the player ship's rate of fire is rather slow by default and can be raised by shaking the ship left and right a few times and then keeping moving horizontally - as soon as the horizontal movement stops, the fire rate drops down to normal again.
As in most other of the new Japanese style of shoot'em'ups, there are usually an extremely high number of enemy shots on the screen.
All these factors combine to make learning precise control a central part of the game.
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 Psyvariar 2 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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Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €204.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €88.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €148.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €27.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €163.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €108.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €71.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €148.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €27.33 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €108.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €88.02 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €163.52 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €71.95 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €138.01 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €86.81 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €70.97 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €151.81 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €26.95 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €107.81 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €157.02 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €142.74 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-J | €83.75 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €24.41 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €107.38 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €70.69 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €21.79 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €82.56 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €105.25 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €147.04 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €161.74 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Psyvariar 2 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 Psyvariar 2 worth?
Psyvariar 2 for Sega Dreamcast is currently worth €204.19 loose, €108.54 complete in box, and €148.72 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Psyvariar 2 rare?
Psyvariar 2 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 Psyvariar 2?
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 Psyvariar 2, loose is €204.19 and CIB is €108.54 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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