25 Rarest (And Most Expensive) PSP Games

Like virtually every other console, the PSP has its share of hard-to-find, valuable titles. The rarest and most expensive PSP games have maintained their value since their respective releases, and many are even more valuable today than when they debuted.

This collection of valuable PSP games only includes titles that were publically available for purchase – meaning no unreleased “demo-only” or “not for resale” promotional copies. These games are still available at online retailers and used game stores today, and many PSP owners may have copies of these beloved entries in their collections.

(Please note: Prices and information below are accurate as of March 31, 2023. This article has been and will continue to be updated to reflect current rates, but prices can fluctuate. Additionally, the information provided is based on average used listings on eBay that have actually sold. Prices for other retailers and conditions may differ from those shown below.)

The 25 Rarest (And Most Expensive) PSP Games:

1. Persona 2: Innocent Sin [Limited Edition] | $195

• Average Price Sold (Complete-In-Box): $195
• Average Price Sold (Loose/Game Only): $91
• Genre: RPG
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Description: “Over 12 years in the making, the official localization of Innocent Sin provides patient fans with the other side of the Persona 2 arc, a dark adventure about high school students who find their reality being twisted by rumors, and who must draw on their inner strengths, their Personas, to bring back order. Taking advantage of PSP system's 16:9 aspect ratio, higher resolution display, superior audio, and increased horsepower, this remastered version of one of the pinnacles of ATLUS' flagship Shin Megami Tensei franchise delivers the game in style with a sleek new interface, new sidequests in the Climax Theater, and the player's choice of the fully remixed or original soundtrack.”

Why It's So Valuable: Atlus developed and published games usually hold their value pretty well. That goes double for the popular Persona franchise and triple for Limited Editions. This game outside of the limited edition also ranks among some of the most valuable PSP games out there.

2. Ys: The Oath In Felghana [Premium Edition] | $191

• Average Price Sold (Complete-In-Box): $191
• Average Price Sold (Loose/Game Only): $61
• Genre: Action RPG
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Description: “Ys: The Oath in Felghana is a re-imagined remake celebrating the 20th anniversary of the classic third game from the long-running Ys series, Ys III: Wanderers From Ys. Its rebirth on PSP includes a complete graphical overhaul, fully revamped gameplay, intense 3D action, and additional story elements culminating with full voice-overs during story sequences. Other additional features include a rearranged soundtrack, adjustable difficulty levels, and an art gallery, all ensuring that this beautifully re-imagined classic can be enjoyed equally by Wanderers veterans and series newcomers alike.”

Why It's So Valuable: The Oath In Felghana has the nostalgia angle going for it. Also, it's a really great entry in a relatively niche JRPG franchise.

3. The Legend Of Heroes III: Song Of The Ocean | $175

• Average Price Sold (Complete-In-Box): $175
• Average Price Sold (Loose/Game Only): $105
• Genre: RPG
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Description: “A standalone story set in the rich universe of The Legend of Heroes series, The Legend of Heroes III: Song of the Ocean has players take on the role of Forte, a young musician living in the dark Numeros Empire who sets off on an adventure that could determine the fate of the world. With over 50 hours of gameplay, players take Forte and his group of wandering musicians on a journey to discover a long-forgotten song of mysterious power left behind by a legendary composer.”

Why It's So Valuable: Like many other JRPGs, the Legend Of Heroes franchise only ships in relatively small quantities. Pretty much all of the games in the franchise hold their value fairly well.

4. The Legend Of Heroes: Trails In The Sky [Premium Edition] | $172

• Average Price Sold (Complete-In-Box): $172
• Average Price Sold (Loose/Game Only): $87
• Genre: RPG
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Description: “Embark on the largest adventure ever to grace a handheld! A vast world awaits! Estelle Bright and her adopted brother Joshua set out on a long pilgrimage to become Bracers, sworn to uphold justice and peace in the land. But when a dark plot threatens to rekindle the sparks of war, their journey becomes an epic quest to protect Queen, country, and honor.”

Why It's So Valuable: The Legend Of Heroes franchise only ships in relatively small quantities. Now add in the fact that this is a Premium Edition.

5. Ys I & II Chronicles [Premium Edition] | $171

• Average Price Sold (Complete-In-Box): $171
• Average Price Sold (Loose/Game Only): $69
• Genre: Action RPG
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Description: “Double your adventure with two amazing games! Embark on a two-part saga of epic proportions. Join your favorite characters as they meet for the first time and set forth on incredible journeys.”

Why It's So Valuable: People just like buying this game on the PSP. Even the standard version goes for quite a bit on the handheld.

6. Shin Megami Tensei: Persona [Soundtrack Bundle] | $158

• Average Price Sold (Complete-In-Box): $158
• Average Price Sold (Loose/Game Only): $75
• Genre: RPG
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Description: “The rumor going around St. Hermelin High School holds that if you play the ‘Persona' game, you can see what the future holds for you. When a group of students-some eager, some skeptical-tries the game out, they experience something quite different. Before long, the city is turned upside-down and demons are roaming the streets, and only the students' newfound power of Persona can set things right again. Whether you pursue Takahisa Kandori and his abuses of the power he wields as SEBEC's president, or whether you delve into the curse of the Snow Queen that has plagued St. Hermelin for decades, a deep, modern, psychological tale awaits.”

Why It's So Valuable: Outside of the soundtrack bundle, this game is still one of the more expensive PSP titles out there. Persona games just tend to maintain (and even increase) their value over time.

7. DJMax Fever [Crew Edition] | $152

• Average Price Sold (Complete-In-Box): $152
• Average Price Sold (Loose/Game Only): $9
• Genre: Music
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Description: “New Freestyle and Extreme modes exclusively created for the PSP. Master the Classic DJ Max gameplay with over 50 songs and 5 difficulty levels designed for players of all ranges. Challenge your friends in the customizable Network Battle mode to test each others' skills. Collect music videos, soundtracks, and images to create a collection gallery. Hi-Resolution Widescreen graphics fully optimized to take full advantage of the graphical prowess of the PSP.”

Why It's So Valuable: DJMax Fever (Crew Edition) is actually pretty difficult to find. Fans and collectors looking for this entry may want to snatch it up before its value potentially rises even more.

8. Hexyz Force | $152

• Average Price Sold (Complete-In-Box): $152
• Average Price Sold (Loose/Game Only): $80
• Genre: RPG
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Description: “Long ago, Norvia, the Goddess of Creation, descended from the heavens. Using the Holy Vessel, a divine chalice charged with all Force (the spiritual energy in the universe), she created life and the Divinities, shepherds of existence. For a while, all was good. After a time, Delgaia, the God of Destruction, brought about a great calamity known as the Gods' Remorse. He intended to return all Force to the Holy Vessel, returning Berge to the void.

The Divinities sacrificed themselves to defeat Delgaia, delivering Berge from doom and sealing the God of Destruction away deep within the earth. As Berge lay in ruin, a result of its bitter war, Norvia made a covenant. She would restore Berge to its former beauty on one condition. An Hour of Judgment would eventually come to pass, and in it, the world would have to decide its ultimate path: creation or destruction.”

Why It's So Valuable: Hexyz Force is yet another Atlus-published game that didn't ship a ton of copies, and it's yet another Atlus-published game that is still worth a decent amount of money today.

9. Persona 3 Portable | $133

• Average Price Sold (Complete-In-Box): $133
• Average Price Sold (Loose/Game Only): $90
• Genre: RPG
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Description: “Terrible creatures lurk in the dark, preying on those who wander into the hidden hour between one day and the next. As a member of a secret school club, you must wield your inner power – Persona – and protect humanity from impending doom. Will you live to see the light of day?”

Why It's So Valuable: Persona games are highly sought after – Limited Editions or not.

10. Summon Night 5 [Limited Edition] | $125

• Average Price Sold (Complete-In-Box): $125
• Average Price Sold (Loose/Game Only): N/A
• Genre: Tactical RPG
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Description: “Summon Night 5 is the continuing story of that order-keeping society, the Eucross, and the adventures their Summoners have keeping their world and the disparate races from the Otherworlds in balance. Players can choose to experience the story as rookie Summoners Folth or Arca, and one of four possible partners (their Cross), giving the game's dialogue and feel a unique flavor on up to eight different playthroughs. What players see, and how the characters react depends on what characters are chosen at the beginning of each playthrough. But whatever choices a player makes, they're in for a charming and sometimes tense Strategy-RPG adventure as they gradually unravel a plot that threatens the balance the Eucross is sworn to protect.”

Why It's So Valuable: Summon Night 5 didn't receive a North American release until 2015, and it only saw a Limited Edition physical copy.

11. Lunar: Silver Star Harmony [Premium Edition] | $114

• Average Price Sold (Complete-In-Box): $114
• Average Price Sold (Loose/Game Only): $35
• Genre: RPG
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Description: “While seemingly placid on the surface, the world of Lunar is slowly descending into chaos, as the Goddess Althena, the creator and guardian of the world, has disappeared and the valiant efforts of the legendary Dragonmaster Dyne and his faithful companions fade into obscurity. With Althena gone and no one able or willing to become the next Dragonmaster, a shadowy figure, known only as the Magic Emperor, has started plotting to usurp Althena's place and become a god.”

Why It's So Valuable: The Lunar franchise definitely has its fans, and those fans are willing to spend some money on these games, especially the Limited Edition versions.

12. Ragnarok Tactics | $110

• Average Price Sold (Complete-In-Box): $110
• Average Price Sold (Loose/Game Only): $90
• Genre: Tactical RPG
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Description: “Centuries have passed since the epic battle between humanity and the ethereal known as the Holy War came to an end, with mankind ultimately claiming victory. From the destruction caused by the war rose two great nations, each believing that they alone had the right to rule, and the tenuous peace that had begun to take hold was shattered by the re-emergence of violence and bloodshed across the land.

Eventually, the war between the two nations ground to a halt as both sides had neither the resources nor the strength to continue to fight, and an uneasy peace once again began to take hold. However, in the shadows, the specter of war threatens to emerge to plague humanity once again.”

Why It's So Valuable: As a niche title in a beloved, but still niche genre, Ragnarok: Tactics has garnered enough fans to keep this game in short supply but in relatively high demand.

13. Def Jam Fight for NY: The Takeover | $108

• Average Price Sold (Complete-In-Box): $108
• Average Price Sold (Loose/Game Only): $62
• Genre: Fighting
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Description: “Def Jam Fight for NY: The Takeover, the prequel to Def Jam Vendetta, lets you experience the ultimate hip-hop fighting game anywhere you go. Playing as the hottest artists and celebrities in Hip Hop including Busta Rhymes, Carmen Electra, Lil' Kim, Ludacris, Method Man, Redman, Snoop Dogg, and Xzibit, you'll be able to unravel the events that lead to Def Jam Vendetta and find out how D-Mob got to rule NYC. “

Why It's So Valuable: Likely due to complicated licensing rights, the Def Jam series isn't widely available to purchase in many digital stores today. As a result, games from the franchise across various consoles are rising in value.

14. Hammerin' Hero | $104

• Average Price Sold (Complete-In-Box): $104
• Average Price Sold (Loose/Game Only): $50
• Genre: Platformer
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Description: “Hammerin' Hero marks the triumphant return of Gen, everyone's favorite justice-bringing carpenter! Help Gen fight off Hyosuke Kuromoku and his evil construction company before they can evict Gen's neighbors from their homes! Gen will have to use a variety of jobs-from DJ to baseball player-through 12 diverse stages if he hopes to thwart the all-out attack of the Kurokomu Group and win the hearts of the people, even if it sometimes means giving them the tough love they need to solve their own problems.”

Why It's So Valuable: Even by Atlus' standards, the Hammerin' Harry franchise is pretty niche and doesn't print a ton of physical copies.

15. Ys Seven [Premium Edition] | $111

• Average Price Sold (Complete-In-Box): $111
• Average Price Sold (Loose/Game Only): $60
• Genre: Action RPG
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Description: “The classic adventuresome duo, Adol and Dogi, arrive in the harbor of Altago City, and quickly find themselves in a scuffle with the Dragon Knights, the kingdom's military police body, when attempting to save a local girl from harassment by one of their commanding officers… Adol and Dogi oblige, unaware that they are about to take the first steps on a long journey to save all of Altago from long-forgotten ancient forces, and to reunite the estranged five tribes who serve and protect the Five Great Dragons – deified beings who may well be the world's last hope.”

Why It's So Valuable: Ys titles tend to, at least, maintain their value over time. Ys Limited Editions tend to increase in value.

16. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker [Limited Edition] | $98

• Average Price Sold (Complete-In-Box): $98
• Average Price Sold (Loose/Game Only): $23
• Genre: Action-Adventure / Stealth
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Description: “Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker takes the series in an exciting new direction with incredible visuals, as it sheds new light on well-known adversaries and allies, along with a wealth of new characters. In true Metal Gear Solid tradition, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker drops the player into a series of hostile scenarios, as a terrible plan for world domination is revealed. In addition to solo operations, players can team up via the game's multi-player Co-Ops (CO-operative OPerationS) mode. This extends to key gameplay advances, with players administering medical help to colleagues, sharing munitions, or providing cover for each other using the Snake formation to cover each other's blind spots.”

Why It's So Valuable: Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is a quintessential PSP title, and the Limited Edition was released in small quantities.

17. Silent Hill: Shattered Memories | $94

• Average Price Sold (Complete-In-Box): $94
• Average Price Sold (Loose/Game Only): $55
• Genre: Survival Horror
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Description: “While the game shares its twisting plot with the original PlayStation game, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories takes a different path in many, many ways. Characters can be approached but offer different responses and be found in different places, while new clues and gameplay paths can be followed. The title follows Harry Mason, as he attempts to unravel the mystery of his missing daughter, Cheryl. A broken man, Mason’s investigations lead him to the mist-shrouded, snowy streets of Silent Hill: a malevolent town where the shadows play host to a wealth of evil, misshapen creatures.”

Why It's So Valuable: The Silent Hill series is a beloved franchise among horror fans, but without any new entries for quite some time, retro titles like this one have continued to climb in value.

18. Fate/Extra [Limited Edition] | $93

• Average Price Sold (Complete-In-Box): $93
• Average Price Sold (Loose/Game Only): $51
• Genre: RPG
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Description: “Waking up in a strange virtual world with no recollection of the past, the main character finds themselves forced to fight for survival in a war they do not understand for a prize beyond value; the opportunity to have one's wish granted. With only an enigmatic “Servant” by their side, the protagonist will have to face both friends and foes in battles to the death in order to not only gain possession of a mysterious object known as the ‘Holy Grail,' but also to find the answer to the most important question of all: ‘Who am I?'”

Why It's So Valuable: Licensed games for Japanese properties can often maintain their value long after release, especially for titles that didn't print a ton of copies. The standard edition goes for a decent amount today, and the Limited Edition goes for even more.

19. Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team | $86

• Average Price Sold (Complete-In-Box): $86
• Average Price Sold (Loose/Game Only): $62
• Genre: Fighter
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Description: “Play solo or team up via Ad Hoc mode to tackle memorable battles in a variety of single-player and multiplayer modes, including Dragon Walker, Battle 100, and Survival Mode. Dragon Walker Mode takes fans through the entire epic Dragon Ball Z story arc from the Saiyan saga to the Majin Buu saga. Battle 100 Mode tasks players to relive the most epic encounters and newly created situations from the Dragon Ball Z world in ever increasingly difficult situations. With more than 70 playable and deeply customizable characters, multiple modes, and Ad Hoc Party gameplay, Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team is chock full of gameplay for your portable PSP system.”

Why It's So Valuable: Like Fate/Extra, Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team is a licensed game based on a Japanese franchise. And even though Dragon Ball Z is a popular Japanese franchise, some of the games in the series tend not to see a ton of copies and thusly maintain their value quite well.

20. Monster Kingdom: Jewel Summoner | $83

• Average Price Sold (Complete-In-Box): $83
• Average Price Sold (Loose/Game Only): $53
• Genre: RPG
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Description: “Strange Abominations have mysteriously appeared and unleashed legions of monsters on the helpless populace. To combat them, an organization known as the Order was established to study jewels and harness their power. Their research led to the formation of an elite class of warriors called Jewel Summoners, those with the power to summon monsters from jewels and control them in combat. With the aid of the Order, it is up to these powerful Jewel Summoners to restore peace once again. Use the power of amalgamy to evolve your monsters and create a creature with unrivaled power. Collect, trade, and battle monsters with your friends for ultimate bragging rights.”

Why It's So Valuable: Monster Kingdom: Jewel Summoner is a smaller Atlus title that can quite expensive when sold complete-in-box.

21. The Legend of Heroes II: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch | $80

• Average Price Sold (Complete-In-Box): $80
• Average Price Sold (Loose/Game Only): $34
• Genre: RPG
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Description: “The game opens with childhood friends Jurio and Chris as they embark on a pilgrimage to five shrines surrounding their village. During their journey, they learn of the dangers of the Raual Wave that threatens to destroy everything in its path. Can Jurio and Chris, with the help of their friends, stop the Raual Wave emanating from Queen Isabella's castle? Will they discover the identity of the mysterious Moonlight Witch who predicted it all?”

Why It's So Valuable: Like other games in this franchise, Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch maintains its value well and has even risen in value in recent years.

22. Class Of Heroes 2 | $79

• Average Price Sold (Complete-In-Box): $79
• Average Price Sold (Loose/Game Only): $61
• Genre: RPG
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Description: “When crisp air turns foul, and hideous beasts creep forth to dine on the flesh of innocents, a call will go forth. A call for brave adventurers skilled enough to protect the weak and… cowardly. And when the pale moon runs crimson, and blackness devours the land with a thick fog of death, the call will turn to a howl – a plaintive, pleading shriek. In that desperate moment, the students of Crostini Academy of Adventuring Arts stand ready to quell the darkness with staff and blade.”

Why It's So Valuable: Class Of Heroes 2 received mixed reviews from critics upon its release, but that hasn't stopped people from paying out for it over a decade after its release.

23. DJMax Portable 3 [Limited Edition] | $78

• Average Price Sold (Loose/Game Only): $78
• Average Price Sold (Complete-In-Box): $60
• Genre: Music
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Description: “The best composers are back to contribute their work, look forward to more of Planetboom, NieN, makou, myagi, DJ Keri, PIA, and Vanilla Unity! Besides new songs and sexy background dancers, the newest installment has the challenging Remix Mode where you get to feel the excitement of being behind the turntables, dominating the beat of the dance floor.”

Why It's So Valuable: The DJMax series is a bit more niche, and the “Limited Edition” versions are very desirable for fans and certain collectors.

24. Kenka Banco: Badass Rumble | $71

• Average Price Sold (Complete-In-Box): $71
• Average Price Sold (Loose/Game Only): $48
• Genre: Beat 'em Up
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Description: “Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble puts players in the role of a high school student on a class trip to a historic Japanese city, and includes no shortage of fist-to-face and knee-to-gut action all in the name of pride and bragging rights. You've got seven days to make a name for yourself. How you choose to spend your time and how you manage to rise to the top is up to you!”

Why It's So Valuable: It's pretty rare to see a new beat 'em up game these days, so perhaps that's why Kenka Banco fans are still buying up this title over a decade later.

25. Metal Slug XX | $67

• Average Price Sold (Complete-In-Box): $67
• Average Price Sold (Loose/Game Only): $43
• Genre: Run & Gun
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Description: “Choose between six zany Metal Slug characters and shoot through seven action-packed levels with varying obstacles, numerous enemies, and diverging paths. Confident players can put their skills to the test by playing more than 70 mission-based trials in “Combat School.” With its unmistakable style and personality, nostalgic gameplay, more than 70 missions, and the ability to play with a friend, Metal Slug XX is the definitive portable Metal Slug arcade experience.”

Why It's So Valuable: Also referred to as “Metal Slug 7” on other platforms, Metal Slug XX remains in relatively high demand on the PSP.