PS1 Game Prices Crash: Armored Core Heads to PS5/PS4!

It appears that three high-priced games from the PlayStation 1 (PS1) library might experience significant price reductions soon. As the original PlayStation is now over thirty years old, many of its games have become quite costly on the secondary market. For instance, some of the scarcest PS1 titles such as “Clock Tower 2”, “Valkyrie Profile”, “Persona 2: Eternal Punishment”, “Silent Hill”, and “Klonoa: Door to Phantomile” typically sell for around $200 to $500. On the other hand, numerous others are often found selling for between $50 and $100. Fortunately, a popular franchise that originated on the “PSX” could see its value decrease in the coming months, offering relief to those attempting to complete their PS1 collection.

Just now, Sony’s PlayStation revealed plans to adapt the first three installments of the Armored Core series for both PS5 and PS4 consoles. These games encompass the initial Armored Core, Armored Core: Project Phantasma, and Armored Core: Master of Arena, which were originally released on PS1 from 1997 to 1999. At this point, PlayStation hasn’t specified an exact release date for these Armored Core games on modern consoles. However, they are expected to eventually become available as part of the PS Plus “Classics” collection whenever they become accessible.

In most cases when classic games like the Armored Core series are updated or released on newer platforms such as PS5 and PS4, it often leads to a decrease in price for the original versions of those games. Although there’s no certainty that this will occur with the Armored Core trilogy, fans who wish to complete their collection can be optimistic about potential price drops following the release on newer platforms.

Following the release of Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon in 2023, prices for games in the Armored Core series have significantly increased. This surge is particularly evident with the PlayStation 1 (PS1) games, as the original Armored Core is still frequently sold for more than $110, in its complete edition. Armored Core: Project Phantasma follows closely behind at around $90, while Armored Core: Master of Arena holds the highest price tag among these PS1 games, typically going for approximately $120. Despite the fact that these classic PS1 Armored Core games will never be considered inexpensive at this stage, it’s hoped that those wanting to acquire their original physical copies might find them at a lower cost in the near future.

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2025-02-24 03:39