How much is Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King worth on PlayStation 2? This price guide tracks new, used and sealed prices for this 2005 RPG release, with recent price trends. In North America (NTSC-U) it currently values around £83 new and £31 used, with a MyPlayersVault collector score of 58 (HIGH-ALPHA tier). Sealed value is up 6% over the past 5 months. Import copies in Japan & Asia (NTSC-J) trade around £24.
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Dragon Quest VIII stands as a defining JRPG milestone on PS2, commanding sustained collector interest across North American physical markets. The sealed NTSC-U edition occupies a stable middle ground—culturally significant and genuinely sought by Dragon Quest enthusiasts and PS2 RPG collectors, but not scarce enough to trigger scarcity-driven premiums. The game's full disc playability, robust community engagement, and legacy status within the franchise ensure consistent collector demand without volatility. Regional exclusivity adds collector identity value, though the title remains accessible to serious collectors willing to engage the market. This is a title that holds its ground through cultural resonance and format authenticity rather than artificial scarcity.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King price guide — value by region
Japan & Asia (NTSC-J)
NEW£24
USED£6
CEV—
UK / PAL
NEW£39
USED£25
CEV£42
VAULT SCORE 56HIGH-ALPHA
DEMAND Established · MOVEMENT Stable · STABILITY Stable
North America (NTSC-U)SHOWN BY DEFAULT
NEW£83
USED£31
CEV£83
VAULT SCORE 58HIGH-ALPHA
DEMAND Established · MOVEMENT Stable · STABILITY Stable
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Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King — frequently asked questions
How much is Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King worth on PlayStation 2?
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King on PlayStation 2 currently values around £83 new and £31 used in North America (NTSC-U), with a Collector Estimated Value (CEV) of £83. Values are read from recent eBay and PriceCharting sales and update over time.
Is Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King rare or collectible?
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King has a MyPlayersVault collector score of 58 (HIGH-ALPHA tier) — a 0–100 rating of its collector demand and desirability based on live market data.
What is the difference between the new and used price of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King?
A sealed (new) copy of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King trades around £83, while a used complete copy is about £31, a premium of roughly £52 for sealed.
Are import copies of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King cheaper?
Import copies in Japan & Asia (NTSC-J) trade around £24, so values differ by region. MyPlayersVault tracks UK/PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J separately.
