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Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath Of Cortex [Platinum Hits]
Xbox · 2002
About this game
Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex is the first Crash Bandicoot game for a system other than the original PlayStation.
The story is set sometime after Warped : Dr.
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Cortex wants revenge after being defeated by Crash (again).
For this purpose, he creates Crunch, a super-bandicoot who can destroy everything that crosses his way.
Crunch's power source is a set of magical masks known as the Elementals, each representing a different element, including Earth, Water, Fire, and Ice.
The warp room splits levels into their respective elements, with the boss of each section being a battle against Crunch influenced by the Elemental mask of said section.
The game is a typical jump and run, with some other action passages, like air combat and a sequence where Crash is trapped inside a giant sphere rolling around in some sort of rollercoaster.
All graphics are in 3D, and the sound is typical for cartoon games like this.
The whole game is pretty straightforward in design, getting stuck on a puzzle is not really possible.
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 Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath Of Cortex [Platinum Hits] 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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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.49 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €12.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €52.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €48.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €52.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.55 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €48.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.11 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.20 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.03 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €47.44 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.80 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.48 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €52.18 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €47.44 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.20 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.80 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €52.18 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.03 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.48 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €47.55 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.22 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.46 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.04 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath Of Cortex [Platinum Hits], suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Xbox 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 Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath Of Cortex [Platinum Hits] worth?
Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath Of Cortex [Platinum Hits] for Xbox is currently worth €12.71 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath Of Cortex [Platinum Hits] rare?
Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath Of Cortex [Platinum Hits] has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Xbox titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath Of Cortex [Platinum Hits]?
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.
Is Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath Of Cortex [Platinum Hits] worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath Of Cortex [Platinum Hits] is currently worth €12.71 loose, versus €10.49 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
Ratings & Reviews
Also on other platforms
![Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex [Greatest Hits]](/covers/ps2/112040.webp)
![Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex [Demo Disc]](/covers/ps2/113329.webp)
![Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex [Player's Choice]](/covers/gamecube/129423.webp)
![Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex [Classics]](https://images.igdb.com/igdb/image/upload/t_cover_big/co55ex.jpg)
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