PS5 Games That Are Already Worth A Lot Of Money

Video games are a common leisure activity, but it isn't necessarily a cheap one. Every few years there's a new console and you have to keep up if you want to play all the latest titles. That is, of course, if you can get your hands on the newest console, something which has been a consistent struggle for the PlayStation 5 in the wake of ongoing global supply issues. Then, once you've got the console unboxed and set up, you still have to buy games.

When video games made their first substantial entrance into living rooms all over the world with the Atari 2600, the average cost of a game was $39.99. Of course, adjusting for inflation puts the true cost considerably higher (via TechRaptor). The average price point for a game stayed there until the mid-80s, when the cost jumped to $45 with the Nintendo Entertainment System, and by the time of the original PlayStation, the cost of a game has risen to $49.99, on average. It wasn't until the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 hit store shelves that the cost rose to $59.99.

Now, a decade and a half later, the cost of a video game is rising again, with some set to hit $69.99 (via Polygon). But even with the price hike, the cost of a normal game pales in comparison to the most extravagant PS5 titles already on the market.

"Tales of Arise" is an action RPG produced by Bandai Namco Entertainment, the same studio behind favorites like "Tekken" and "Dark Souls." It's the 17th entry in a franchise that began with 1995's "Tales of Phantasia."

"Arise" takes players to a world made of two planets. The first is Dahna, a low-tech civilization akin to Earth's Middle Ages. The second world is Rena, an advanced high-tech civilization. Centuries before the game begins, the forces of Rena invaded Dahna and conquered its people. The Renans broke Dahna into five regions, each ruled by a Renan lord. The story follows two characters, one from each of the two worlds, as they work together to end Rena's enslavement of the Dahnan people. You can pick it up today for $29.99 but you won't be getting the ultimate "Tales of Arise" experience.

For that, you'll need the collector's edition, which retailed at $199.99 at launch and included the game, a figure of one of the two main characters, an artbook, a Steelbook, and a game soundtrack (via One More Game). Sadly, the collector's edition is sold out but sells on the secondary market for about $200.

"Gotham Knights" lets comic book fans play an open world action RPG in the universe of DC comics, or at least the slice of it which includes Batman and his extended superhero family. You can choose from four characters in the Batfam: Nightwing, Batgirl, Robin, or Red Hood, and each has its own benefits, disadvantages, and abilities.

You'll start in the story mode, where you'll explore Gotham City, pick up missions, and level up your character. Then you can break from the central story and complete side quests. You can even team up with a friend to co-op the campaign together. Keep in mind, even though there are four characters to choose from, only two can play together at a time. The game is available today in standard and deluxe editions, the latter of which includes some in-game extras for an extra $20. For a brief time, however, there was a collector's edition with a $299.99 price tag.

The collector's edition came with an augmented reality pin, a map of Gotham City, and a "Gotham Knights" diorama statue inspired by the artwork of Jim Lee (via Game Tyrant). If your local big box is sold out, you can get it on the secondary market for about the same price.

"The Callisto Protocol" is a survival horror game set in the far reaches of the solar system and directed by the co-creator of "Dead Space." The game takes its name from Jupiter's fourth largest moon, Callisto. In the game universe, you play as Jacob Lee, a freelance freight transporter working for the United Jupiter Company. You're doing one last job delivering to a prison facility on Callisto when the worst happens. Your ship is boarded, and you crash land on the surface where you're quickly incarcerated. In case that wasn't bad enough, there's a mysterious disease spreading through the facility, mutating prisoners.

You can snag the game on the PlayStation store for $69.99 but early adopters with deep pockets had a chance to snag a collector's edition for $249.99. It included a Steelbook, collectible pins, a statue of Jacob fighting a mutant, a comic book, and some in-game extras (via IGN). At the time of this writing, the collector's edition is available from Game Stop at the regular retail price. Used copies sell for even more on eBay.

If you've ever felt the need to vicariously destroy humanity (and who hasn't?) then the "Destroy All Humans" series might be for you. "Destroy All Humans 2" is set in 1969, 10 years after the end of the first game. Cryptosporidium-137, the alien previously posing as President of the United States, has died. His clone, Cryptosporidium-138, known affectionately as Crypto, takes his place.

You'll fight against the Soviet Union as you attempt to exact your revenge on the Earth for the destruction of the mother ship. The game was originally released on the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in 2006 but was remade in August 2022 and released as "Destroy All Humans 2: Reprobed."

Superfans had the opportunity to purchase the "2^nd Coming" collector's edition which included a 70-centimeter statue of Crypto, a scale Arkwobbler statue, an art book, the game's score, an embossed metal plate, and a bunch of in-game extras, like skins and DLC (via Geek Culture). The bundle retailed for $399.99 and is still available from the THQ Nordic site at the original price. You can also find it on the secondary market at prices ranging from about $250 to $500.

"God of War: Ragnarök" is the latest edition to a series that started with the first "God of War" in 2005. It also returns players to the game's second era, which began with the text-based game "God of War: A Call from the Wilds" and focuses on Norse mythology.

The game begins with a faceoff between our intrepid heroes Kratos, Atreus, and Mimir as they face off with Thor and Odin, themselves. When the dust settles, the three embark upon a mission across the famed nine realms in an attempt to stop Ragnarök. The game hit physical and digital store shelves in November of 2022 and already it's one of the most highly valued games on the market, at least for one particular edition.

The game was released in four versions: standard, digital deluxe, collector's edition, and Jotnar edition (via Comicbook). The latter edition included a vinyl soundtrack, pin set, Steelbook, themed carvings, a Mjolnir replica, dice set, in-game extras, and more. The price was high, at $259.99, but it sold out in five minutes (via The Gamer) and was quickly up for sale on the secondary market at inflated prices. Today, you can find them from resellers for $300 to $400.

For fans of the Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell cult classic "The Evil Dead," there's nothing better than sinking your teeth (or your chainsaw hand) into a few deadites to let off some steam. If that describes you, then look no further than "Evil Dead: The Game."

It's a survival horror game released in 2022, which utilizes asymmetrical multiplayer in a similar way as the recent "Friday the 13^th" game. You can play as one of a number of human survivors, including a buffet of popular characters from "The Evil Dead," "Army of Darkness," and the television series "Ash vs Evil Dead." You can also play as one of three playable demon characters. New characters are unlocked as you progress throughout the game and each one has its own abilities and attributes.

The grooviest version of "Evil Dead: The Game" was the collector's edition, which included an art book, t-shirt, vinyl soundtrack, a replica of the Necronomicon from "Evil Dead 2," and in-game extras. The bundle retailed at $199.99 and was limited to 5,000 copies (via Bloody Disgusting). Today, they sell for several hundred dollars, usually with one or more components missing.