Major League Baseball 2K5: World Series Edition
Xbox · 2005
About this game
MLB 2K5 is the first in the series of 2K games, taking over from its SEGA predecessor, ESPN Major League Baseball .
This one has been completely revamped with brand new control schemes and a new graphics engine.
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It features brand new animations and added a great deal of detail to the players, stadiums, weather and even cut scenes.
It also featured the obligatory updated roster as well as the standard modes such as exhibition, season and home run derby and also had online capabilities that could support up to 30 players.
ESPN was also involved, lending their name to the title and broadcast style with commentators Jon Miller, Joe Morgan and Karl Ravech.
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 Major League Baseball 2K5: World Series Edition 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
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.18 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €13.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €15.38 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.46 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €15.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.46 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.03 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €13.97 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €13.78 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.87 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €15.16 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.42 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.93 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.68 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.93 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.61 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €15.16 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €13.78 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.26 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.68 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.95 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €13.82 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.62 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €15.20 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.70 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Major League Baseball 2K5: World Series Edition 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 Major League Baseball 2K5: World Series Edition worth?
Major League Baseball 2K5: World Series Edition for Xbox is currently worth €9.18 loose, €11.03 complete in box, and €13.98 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Major League Baseball 2K5: World Series Edition rare?
Major League Baseball 2K5: World Series Edition 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 Major League Baseball 2K5: World Series Edition?
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 Major League Baseball 2K5: World Series Edition, loose is €9.18 and CIB is €11.03 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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