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Area 51

Xbox · 2005 · FPS

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How much is Area 51 worth on Xbox? This price guide tracks new, used and sealed prices for this 2005 FPS release, with recent price trends. In North America (NTSC-U) it currently values around £149 new and £25 used, with a MyPlayersVault collector score of 42 (MID-ALPHA tier). Sealed value is up 8% over the past 3 months. Import copies in UK / PAL trade around £16.

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Area 51 is a straightforward early-2000s console FPS from a major publisher with broad platform distribution across PC, PS2, and Xbox. The sealed NTSC-U PS2 copy reflects selective availability rather than genuine scarcity—this was a mass-market release with standard print runs typical of Midway's arcade-to-console conversions. Collector interest remains minimal; the title has not developed cult status or sustained community engagement over two decades. The single-player campaign remains fully playable, but the defunct online infrastructure and dated gameplay mechanics offer limited appeal to modern collectors seeking either nostalgic value or experimental design.

Area 51 price guide — value by region

UK / PAL
NEW£16
USED£13
CEV
North America (NTSC-U)SHOWN BY DEFAULT
NEW£149
USED£25
CEV£112
VAULT SCORE 42 MID-ALPHA
DEMAND Niche · MOVEMENT Cooling · STABILITY Softening
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Area 51 — frequently asked questions

How much is Area 51 worth on Xbox?
Area 51 on Xbox currently values around £149 new and £25 used in North America (NTSC-U), with a Collector Estimated Value (CEV) of £112. Values are read from recent eBay and PriceCharting sales and update over time.
Is Area 51 rare or collectible?
Area 51 has a MyPlayersVault collector score of 42 (MID-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 Area 51?
A sealed (new) copy of Area 51 trades around £149, while a used complete copy is about £25, a premium of roughly £124 for sealed.
Are import copies of Area 51 cheaper?
Import copies in UK / PAL trade around £16, so values differ by region. MyPlayersVault tracks UK/PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J separately.

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