{"id":67547,"date":"2026-07-10T09:07:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T01:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=67547"},"modified":"2026-07-10T09:07:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T01:07:43","slug":"rarest-ps1-and-ps2-games-to-buy-before-sony-closes-the-playstation-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=67547","title":{"rendered":"Rarest PS1 and PS2 games to buy before Sony closes the PlayStation Store"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>On July 7, Sony announced it will shut down the PlayStation Store on PS3 and Vita. The closure begins in August in some regions, and concludes worldwide in July 2027. For many of us, that leaves time to snag digital editions of some excellent PlayStation 1 and PlayStation 2 games before they are no longer offered, and to save significantly compared to buying physical editions of those same titles.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>The PlayStation Store still features a broad variety of classic games for the two systems, including a number of costly JRPG classics. Additionally, save files mimic the original memory cards, allowing players to have experiences comparable to the ones they might enjoy when playing on the original hardware. With that in mind, here are a few valuable PS1 and PS2 games you might wish to add to your library at $6 to $10 apiece before that option goes away for good.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"playstation-store-shutting-down-ps3-playstation-vita-closing-dates\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <img width=\"440\" height=\"248\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 PS3 controller and console\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/chorus\/assets\/3490159\/PS3___Xbox_360_GEN-NEXT_PHOTO___10_of_18_.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/chorus\/assets\/3490159\/PS3___Xbox_360_GEN-NEXT_PHOTO___10_of_18_.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>Related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \">\n<p>\t\t\tSony&#8217;s shutting down the PlayStation Store on PS3 and Vita<\/p>\n<\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">PlayStation brings bad news for digital stores and physical games today<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>This list prioritizes games that will cost you a lot of money if you acquire them physically, with prices ranging from $50 to $700 for complete copies at places like eBay, Amazon, and used game stores. There are dozens of other excellent titles from a variety of fan-favorite and niche franchises that didn\u2019t make the list, but which you\u2019ll definitely want to grab before the store goes away.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"gradius-5-ps2\">\n                        Gradius 5 (PS2)<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:70%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/gradius-5-screenshot-from-konami.jpg\" data-img-desc=\"&quot;The Vic Viper launches missiles at an enemy vessel&quot;\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/gradius-5-screenshot-from-konami.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/gradius-5-screenshot-from-konami.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=1\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/gradius-5-screenshot-from-konami.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=640&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/gradius-5-screenshot-from-konami.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=640&amp;dpr=1\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/gradius-5-screenshot-from-konami.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=639&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/gradius-5-screenshot-from-konami.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=639&amp;dpr=1\"\/><img width=\"639\" height=\"448\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gradius 5 screenshot featuring the Vic Viper\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/gradius-5-screenshot-from-konami.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=639&amp;dpr=1\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/gradius-5-screenshot-from-konami.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=639&amp;dpr=1\" class=\"img-brightness-opt-out\"\/>\n        <\/picture><figcaption>The Vic Viper launches missiles at an enemy vessel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Treasure built some of the industry\u2019s greatest shooters before stepping away from the limelight more than a decade ago, even partnering with some major publishers along the way. One such partnership yielded the excellent <em>Gradius 5<\/em>, a beautiful shooter that was one of the most enjoyable entries in the series. We haven\u2019t seen the game since, even in the <em>Gradius Origins<\/em> compilation, leaving the PlayStation 2 as the best place to experience the last great shooter in a series that has been around more than 40 years.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"growlanser-heritage-of-war-ps2\">\n                        Growlanser: Heritage of War (PS2)<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:68.148148148148%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/growlanser-heritage-of-war-cover-art-sample.jpg\" data-img-desc=\"&quot;A sample of the North American cover art for Growlanser: Heritage of War, featuring the game's lead characters.&quot;\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Image: Atlus&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/growlanser-heritage-of-war-cover-art-sample.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/growlanser-heritage-of-war-cover-art-sample.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/growlanser-heritage-of-war-cover-art-sample.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/growlanser-heritage-of-war-cover-art-sample.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=1\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/growlanser-heritage-of-war-cover-art-sample.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/growlanser-heritage-of-war-cover-art-sample.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\"\/><img width=\"825\" height=\"562\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Growlanser Heritage of War cover art sample\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/growlanser-heritage-of-war-cover-art-sample.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/growlanser-heritage-of-war-cover-art-sample.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\" class=\"img-brightness-opt-out\"\/>\n        <\/picture><figcaption>A sample of the North American cover art for Growlanser: Heritage of War, featuring the game&#8217;s lead characters.<\/figcaption><small class=\"body-img-caption\">Image: Atlus<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> The Growlanser series debuted on PlayStation and remained dominant in Japan through the end of the PS2 generation. It fell off after that, once Atlus essentially absorbed the development team. But there were some great games along the way, including <em>Growlanser: Heritage of War<\/em>, the first in the series to head west with Atlus as its publisher. It didn\u2019t have an enormous print run, and remains highly sought after in the physical market.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"fatal-frame-2-crimson-butterfly-ps2\">\n                        Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly (PS2)<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/02\/fatal-frame-ii-crimson-butterfly-2_upscayl_2x_ultramix_balanced.png\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/02\/fatal-frame-ii-crimson-butterfly-2_upscayl_2x_ultramix_balanced.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/02\/fatal-frame-ii-crimson-butterfly-2_upscayl_2x_ultramix_balanced.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/02\/fatal-frame-ii-crimson-butterfly-2_upscayl_2x_ultramix_balanced.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/02\/fatal-frame-ii-crimson-butterfly-2_upscayl_2x_ultramix_balanced.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/02\/fatal-frame-ii-crimson-butterfly-2_upscayl_2x_ultramix_balanced.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/02\/fatal-frame-ii-crimson-butterfly-2_upscayl_2x_ultramix_balanced.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"1238\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"fatal-frame-ii-crimson-butterfly-2_upscayl_2x_ultramix_balanced.png\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/02\/fatal-frame-ii-crimson-butterfly-2_upscayl_2x_ultramix_balanced.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/02\/fatal-frame-ii-crimson-butterfly-2_upscayl_2x_ultramix_balanced.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"img-brightness-opt-out\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Despite their impact on survival horror, the first three Fatal Frame games are difficult to find these days. Only one of them, <em>Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly<\/em>, is available in remade form. Team Ninja did the honors, releasing <em>Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake<\/em> earlier this year. The game was pretty, but our reviewer felt that attempts to modernize the classic experience drained some of its soul. Perhaps that miscalculation explains why some fans are eager to collect the original release, driving its price up in the secondary market.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"god-hand-ps2\">\n                        God Hand (PS2)<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/god-hand-2_upscayl_2x_ultramix_balanced.png\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/god-hand-2_upscayl_2x_ultramix_balanced.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/god-hand-2_upscayl_2x_ultramix_balanced.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/god-hand-2_upscayl_2x_ultramix_balanced.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/god-hand-2_upscayl_2x_ultramix_balanced.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/god-hand-2_upscayl_2x_ultramix_balanced.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/god-hand-2_upscayl_2x_ultramix_balanced.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"1238\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"god-hand-2_upscayl_2x_ultramix_balanced.png\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/god-hand-2_upscayl_2x_ultramix_balanced.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/god-hand-2_upscayl_2x_ultramix_balanced.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"img-brightness-opt-out\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Before PlatinumGames was PlatinumGames, it was Clover Studio, a Capcom internal team known for the Viewtiful Joe games and <em>Okami<\/em>. But even good things must end, and that proved the case for Clover Studio. Its final release, <em>God Hand<\/em>, hit western store shelves as a budget title that came and went with barely anyone noticing. Today, <em>God Hand<\/em> is fondly remembered for its tight brawling, customizable attacks, and quirky sense of humor. People who love the developers\u2019 later work with the likes of <em>Bayonetta<\/em> have been going back to find other overlooked gems\u2026 and they\u2019re no longer shy about paying top dollar for <em>God Hand<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"smt-devil-summoner-2---raidou-kuzunoha-vs-king-abaddon-ps2\">\n                        SMT: Devil Summoner 2 &#8211; Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon (PS2)<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/shin-megami-tensei_-devil-summoner-2-in-game-screenshot-6.jpg\" data-img-desc=\"&quot;shin-megami-tensei_-devil-summoner-2-in-game-screenshot-6.jpg&quot;\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/shin-megami-tensei_-devil-summoner-2-in-game-screenshot-6.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/shin-megami-tensei_-devil-summoner-2-in-game-screenshot-6.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/shin-megami-tensei_-devil-summoner-2-in-game-screenshot-6.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/shin-megami-tensei_-devil-summoner-2-in-game-screenshot-6.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/shin-megami-tensei_-devil-summoner-2-in-game-screenshot-6.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/shin-megami-tensei_-devil-summoner-2-in-game-screenshot-6.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"shin-megami-tensei_-devil-summoner-2-in-game-screenshot-6.jpg\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/shin-megami-tensei_-devil-summoner-2-in-game-screenshot-6.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/shin-megami-tensei_-devil-summoner-2-in-game-screenshot-6.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"img-brightness-opt-out\"\/>\n        <\/picture><figcaption>shin-megami-tensei_-devil-summoner-2-in-game-screenshot-6.jpg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> As titles go, <em>Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2 &#8211; Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon<\/em> is a bit of a mouthful. In fact, if you try to find it by entering its full name in the PlayStation Store, you won\u2019t even get the expected result. Instead, search for it with the first three words abbreviated to \u201cSMT.\u201d You\u2019ll find an action-oriented take on the dark MegaTen universe Atlus had built up to that point, before the third Persona game came along with its wild success and monopolized so much of the developer\u2019s attention. We might never know how the Devil Summoner games might have continued to evolve if there hadn\u2019t been so many distractions, but people who buy PS2 games these days have made one thing clear: they\u2019ll pay handsomely for the right action-RPG gems.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"smt-devil-summoner---raidou-kuzunoha-vs-the-soulless-army-ps2\">\n                        SMT: Devil Summoner &#8211; Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army (PS2)<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/shin-megami-tensei-devil-summoner-raidou-kuzunoha-vs-the-soulless-army-press-image-6.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/shin-megami-tensei-devil-summoner-raidou-kuzunoha-vs-the-soulless-army-press-image-6.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/shin-megami-tensei-devil-summoner-raidou-kuzunoha-vs-the-soulless-army-press-image-6.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=1\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/shin-megami-tensei-devil-summoner-raidou-kuzunoha-vs-the-soulless-army-press-image-6.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=640&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/shin-megami-tensei-devil-summoner-raidou-kuzunoha-vs-the-soulless-army-press-image-6.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=640&amp;dpr=1\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/shin-megami-tensei-devil-summoner-raidou-kuzunoha-vs-the-soulless-army-press-image-6.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=640&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/shin-megami-tensei-devil-summoner-raidou-kuzunoha-vs-the-soulless-army-press-image-6.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=640&amp;dpr=1\"\/><img width=\"640\" height=\"480\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"shin-megami-tensei-devil-summoner-raidou-kuzunoha-vs-the-soulless-army-press-image-6.jpg\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/shin-megami-tensei-devil-summoner-raidou-kuzunoha-vs-the-soulless-army-press-image-6.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=640&amp;dpr=1\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/shin-megami-tensei-devil-summoner-raidou-kuzunoha-vs-the-soulless-army-press-image-6.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=640&amp;dpr=1\" class=\"img-brightness-opt-out\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> The first entry in the offshoot series takes place in the streets of Tokyo during the Taisho era. The detective hero battles monsters with conventional weapons, while also capturing and conjuring demons to battle on his behalf. A new version, titled <em>Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army<\/em>, released for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch, and Switch 2 consoles in 2025. Although it features numerous quality of life enhancements to go with the gorgeous reworked visuals, plenty of modern gamers are still interested in experiencing the original edition, which has had predictable impact on what you\u2019ll have to pay to secure a physical copy.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"castlevania-chronicles-ps1\">\n                        Castlevania Chronicles (PS1)<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/04\/castlevania-chronicles-in-game-screenshot-3.jpg\" data-img-desc=\"&quot;castlevania-chronicles-in-game-screenshot-3.jpg&quot;\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/04\/castlevania-chronicles-in-game-screenshot-3.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/04\/castlevania-chronicles-in-game-screenshot-3.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/04\/castlevania-chronicles-in-game-screenshot-3.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/04\/castlevania-chronicles-in-game-screenshot-3.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/04\/castlevania-chronicles-in-game-screenshot-3.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/04\/castlevania-chronicles-in-game-screenshot-3.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"castlevania-chronicles-in-game-screenshot-3.jpg\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/04\/castlevania-chronicles-in-game-screenshot-3.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/04\/castlevania-chronicles-in-game-screenshot-3.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"img-brightness-opt-out\"\/>\n        <\/picture><figcaption>castlevania-chronicles-in-game-screenshot-3.jpg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <em>Castlevania: Symphony of the Night<\/em> took the franchise in a whole direction and drove much of its success for years to follow, but not everyone celebrated. Some players missed the more confined stages that were typical of the series pre-<em>Rondo of Blood<\/em>. They were thrilled when <em>Castlevania Chronicles<\/em> arrived as a port of the acclaimed X68000 entry, <em>Akumajo Dracula<\/em>, complete with difficulty balancing and other tweaks. It\u2019s an ambitious 2D game of the old school, and modern gamers continue to revere and collect it as one of the last reminders of that bygone era.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"chulip-ps2\">\n                        Chulip (PS2)<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2026\/03\/chulip-ps-store-image.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2026\/03\/chulip-ps-store-image.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2026\/03\/chulip-ps-store-image.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2026\/03\/chulip-ps-store-image.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2026\/03\/chulip-ps-store-image.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2026\/03\/chulip-ps-store-image.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2026\/03\/chulip-ps-store-image.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"chulip-ps-store-image.jpg\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2026\/03\/chulip-ps-store-image.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2026\/03\/chulip-ps-store-image.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"img-brightness-opt-out\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> When it arrived as a GameStop exclusive in 2007, right near the end of the PS2\u2019s life cycle, <em>Chulip<\/em> didn\u2019t exactly wow critics. Lengthy load times and bizarre systems combined to make a game that sounded a lot more interesting and fun on paper than it was in practice. Its developer, Punchline, would next work on the less-than-mainstream <em>Rule of Rose<\/em>, which also found a limited audience. Today, you\u2019ll have to pay quite a lot to acquire a physical edition of <em>Chulip<\/em>. It\u2019s a showpiece for sure, but you might be much happier with the affordable digital edition.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mega-man-legends-2-ps1\">\n                        Mega Man Legends 2 (PS1)<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/mega-man-legends-2-1_upscayl_2x_ultramix-balanced-4x.png\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/mega-man-legends-2-1_upscayl_2x_ultramix-balanced-4x.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/mega-man-legends-2-1_upscayl_2x_ultramix-balanced-4x.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/mega-man-legends-2-1_upscayl_2x_ultramix-balanced-4x.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/mega-man-legends-2-1_upscayl_2x_ultramix-balanced-4x.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/mega-man-legends-2-1_upscayl_2x_ultramix-balanced-4x.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/mega-man-legends-2-1_upscayl_2x_ultramix-balanced-4x.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"mega-man-legends-2-1_upscayl_2x_ultramix-balanced-4x.png\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/mega-man-legends-2-1_upscayl_2x_ultramix-balanced-4x.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/01\/mega-man-legends-2-1_upscayl_2x_ultramix-balanced-4x.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"img-brightness-opt-out\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Capcom built up a small but dedicated audience of Mega Man Legends fans, and at one point even planned another installment in the 3D adventure series. That effort was ultimately scrapped, leaving players to wring more enjoyment out of the available entries. It\u2019s no wonder the games have gone on to command a premium when you find them for sale. <em>Mega Man Legends 2<\/em>, which is more ambitious and well-realized than the first game, does especially well for itself despite ending on a cliffhanger\u2026 although it has competition.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"echo-night-ps1\">\n                        Echo Night (PS1)<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/05\/echo-night-gameplay.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/05\/echo-night-gameplay.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/05\/echo-night-gameplay.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/05\/echo-night-gameplay.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/05\/echo-night-gameplay.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/05\/echo-night-gameplay.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/05\/echo-night-gameplay.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"826\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"echo-night-gameplay.jpg\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/05\/echo-night-gameplay.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.polygonimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2025\/05\/echo-night-gameplay.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"img-brightness-opt-out\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Before people knew FromSoftware for its popular Dark Souls series, the studio made smaller waves with the King\u2019s Field games. Those featured first-person adventuring through rough medieval environments, with lots of swordplay. However, the studio clearly had creative muscles to flex, and that\u2019s just what happened with the release of the more cerebral <em>Echo Night<\/em>. The PS1 game is the first entry of an eventual trilogy, and its publishers at AgeTec didn\u2019t know what response to expect when they first released it. Small print runs all but guaranteed it would eventually go up in price, and it certainly has. But you don\u2019t have to pay much to try it yourself while the digital edition is still available.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<center><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/rare-ps1-ps2-games-ps3-store-shutdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><br \/>\n<center\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On July 7, Sony announced it will shut down the PlayStation Store on PS3 and Vita. 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