Area 51
Xbox · 2005
About this game
Area 51 is the only action-packed 1st person shooter set in the U.S. governments most secret and secure military facility.
Army has received a distress signal from Area 51 where a viral outbreak has just shut down the research facility and the automated quarantine procedures have locked all scientific and military personnel inside.
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A small Special Forces unit led Specialist Ethan Cole of HAZMAT (hazardous materials) Division is sent to investigate.
As Cole, players will delve into five massive levels within the confines of Area 51, discover a mutagenic side effect of the virus that controls the minds of those infected, as well as an ancient alien colony buried beneath the facility.
With a multitude of human and alien weapons, players must explore chilling conspiracies such as the extraterrestrial crash at Roswell and the faked lunar landing, in order to solve the enigmas of Area 51 before the viral mutagen is released and irrevocably mutates all life on earth.
About Xbox
Microsoft's original Xbox (2001) marked the company's first console and stood out for its built-in hard drive and Xbox Live service, which laid the groundwork for modern online console gaming. Original Xbox discs are prone to wear, so complete, undamaged copies — especially of the system's more niche or Japan-only titles — are less common than the console's overall sales figures might suggest.
Gamevaro tracks Area 51 for Xbox 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.12 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | PAL | €25.44 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €34.99 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | PAL | €15.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.04 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €4.17 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €4.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €125.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €18.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €16.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €80.32 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €16.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €10.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.40 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €18.22 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €10.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €4.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.03 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €125.40 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €16.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €16.82 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €4.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €80.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.40 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €17.97 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Area 51 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 Area 51 worth?
Area 51 for Xbox is currently worth €15.89 loose, €10.44 complete in box, and €16.57 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Area 51 rare?
Area 51 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 Area 51?
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 Area 51, loose is €15.89 and CIB is €10.44 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Area 51 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Area 51 is currently worth €15.89 loose, versus €13.12 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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