The Sims 2: Castaway
Nintendo Wii · 2007
About this game
The Sims 2: Castaway is a continuation of the Sims 2 universe .
This time around the player takes control of a Sim washed ashore on a deserted island and must help him/her to survive and find a way home.
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The game has the player explore the island, collecting supplies and materials for food and shelter while exploring for clues to help them home while trying to survive the many obstacles scattered throughout the island including the forces of nature.
Exploring and finding treasures can also teach their Sims many useful skills, including fashioning better shelters and making meals that their Sim can stomach.
Players can also create their own Sim much like the other versions, customizing from the hair and skin color to height and weight.
The games are almost identical, excluding the graphics and control scheme (the Wii utilizes the Wii remote while the PSP and PS2 are almost identical).
About Nintendo Wii
Launched in 2006, the Wii's motion controls (Wii Remote) brought casual and non-traditional players into console gaming at a scale no prior system had achieved, making it one of the best-selling consoles ever. Because so many Wii units sold with bundled software like Wii Sports, the bulk of the library is inexpensive to collect — but it also means truly rare Wii titles (often niche Japanese-only releases) stand out sharply from the norm.
Gamevaro tracks The Sims 2: Castaway for Nintendo Wii 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
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €16.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €5.28 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.41 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €3.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €7.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €12.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €11.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €17.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.32 |
| 2026-07-11 | Complete in Box | PAL | €15.04 |
| 2026-07-11 | Item only | PAL | €9.52 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €12.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €7.64 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €5.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.30 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €11.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.40 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €3.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €16.27 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €17.89 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €12.06 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €7.84 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
The Sims 2: Castaway 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 The Sims 2: Castaway worth?
The Sims 2: Castaway for Nintendo Wii is currently worth €9.52 loose, €7.65 complete in box, and €11.09 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Sims 2: Castaway rare?
The Sims 2: Castaway 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 The Sims 2: Castaway?
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 The Sims 2: Castaway, loose is €9.52 and CIB is €7.65 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is The Sims 2: Castaway worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of The Sims 2: Castaway is currently worth €9.52 loose, versus €8.03 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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