JP MSX2 Games Price Guide
Current values and prices for all JP MSX2 retro games
Min Price
$16
CIB
Median Price
$166
CIB
Max Price
$1 500
Turikichi Sampei Turisennin-Hen
Total Games
169
Games
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JP MSX2 games Value & Trends
JP MSX2 Market Analysis (2026)
In 2026, the JP MSX2 market shows an interesting dynamic. Among the 169 titles tracked in our database, the current value guide indicates this is an premium platform. For collectors, the median budget to acquire a complete-in-box (CIB) game currently sits around $166. This reflects the growing demand and premium placed on mint condition items. However, excellent classics can still be found starting at $16.
This price surge is particularly noticeable on highly sought-after games like Turikichi Sampei Turisennin-Hen, a true holy grail for the system, whose CIB value now reaches heights of $1500. The huge price gap between loose copies and complete ones confirms the massive premium collectors are willing to pay for original cardboard boxes and manuals.
Most Rare & Expensive JP MSX2 Games in 2026
| Title ↑ | Loose ↕ | CIB ↕ | New ↕ | Graded ↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1942 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| A-Class Mahjong | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Acrojet | $50 | $110 | $225 | $248 | |
 Akumajou Dracula | $96 | $234 | $467 | $514 | |
 Aleste | $279 | $570 | $1 140 | $1 254 | |
 Aleste 2 | $630 | $1 386 | $2 835 | $3 118 | |
 American Soccer | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
 Andorogynus | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Arctic | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
 Arkanoid 2 | $60 | $215 | $431 | $474 | |
| Arsene Lupin 3rd | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Arugiisu no Yoku | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Ashguine 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Ashguine 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Ashguine 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
 Bee Card + Baseball Craze | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
 Bubble Bobble | $109 | $216 | $432 | $475 | |
| Bubble Utilize | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cheese 2: Sanno Cg | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cockpit | $40 | $88 | $180 | $198 | |
 Contra | $196 | $485 | $970 | $1 067 | |
| Crimson | $11 | $26 | $52 | $57 | |
| Daikoukai Jidai | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Daisenryaku: Great Strategy | $27 | $60 | $122 | $134 | |
 Darwin 4078 | $72 | $157 | $322 | $354 | |
| Deep Forest | $0 | $47 | $94 | $103 | |
| Dires | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Double Vision | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Dragon Buster | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Dragon Quest 1 | $0 | $30 | $60 | $66 | |
 Dragon Quest 2 | $200 | $440 | $900 | $990 | |
 Dragon Slayer 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Dragon Slayer 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
 Dragon Slayer: The Legend Of Heroes | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
 Druid | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
 Dynamite Bowl | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
 Eidolon | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Erusurid: Elslid | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Europe War | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| F15 Strike Eagle | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
 F-1 Spirit 3D Special | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Famicle Parodic | $180 | $396 | $810 | $891 | |
| Family Boxing | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
 Family Stadium | $19 | $51 | $102 | $112 | |
| Fantasy Zone 2: The Tears Of Opa-Opa | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
 Final Fantasy | $480 | $1 084 | $2 168 | $2 385 | |
| Fleet Commander 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Gakuen Monogatari: High School Story | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Gambler Jikichushinpa 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
 Ganbare Goemon | $64 | $141 | $288 | $317 | |
How much are JP MSX2 games worth?
The value of a JP MSX2 game depends on its condition and rarity. For a complete-in-box (CIB) copy, the current median market price is $166. For a loose copy (cartridge or disc only), the average price is around $135. Prices range from $16 for common titles up to $1,499.54 for the rarest games.
What are the most valuable JP MSX2 games?
Here are the highest-valued JP MSX2 games on the retro gaming market:
1. Turikichi Sampei Turisennin-Hen — $1500 CIB
2. Aleste 2 — $1386 CIB
3. Snatcher — $1210 CIB
4. Final Fantasy — $1084 CIB
5. Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake — $875 CIB
How much does a JP MSX2 game cost?
JP MSX2 games are very accessible for collectors. The most affordable titles start at:
1. Professional Mahjong Gokuh — from $10 loose
2. Crimson — from $11 loose
3. Pro Baseball Fan — from $19 loose
4. Family Stadium — from $19 loose
5. Suikoden — from $24 loose
These prices are for loose copies. Expect to pay more for a complete-in-box (CIB) version.
How many JP MSX2 games are there?
RetroCharting tracks 169 JP MSX2 games in its database, with 50 titles having a known market price. Our database is updated daily through our multi-source price tracking algorithm.
How do I know if my JP MSX2 game is rare and valuable?
Several factors determine the rarity and value of a JP MSX2 game:
1. Production run — Games produced in small quantities or quickly discontinued are naturally rarer.
2. Condition — A complete-in-box (CIB) copy is generally worth 2 to 5 times more than a loose copy. A sealed copy can be worth 10x more.
3. Collector demand — Certain genres (RPGs, sports games, fighting games) have very high demand.
4. Regional edition — PAL or Japanese versions can be rarer depending on the title.
To find the exact value of your game, check its detail page on RetroCharting where you'll find real-time prices and historical price trends.