Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s
PlayStation 2 · 2007
About this game
Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s is an incremental title in the Guitar Hero series, using the features and gameplay from Guitar Hero II but with a completely new batch of songs.
The game's theme is the eighties, reflected by the characters and their clothing, the venues and of course the songs themselves.
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It is the last title in the series developed by the original creators Harmonix Music Systems, Inc.
As in the previous games, in the single-player mode the player works his way through a setlist unlocking increasingly difficult songs, divided over 4 main difficulties.
By performing well, new songs and venues become available, but there are less unlockables compared to the previous titles.
Notable bands in this edition include A Flock of Seagulls, The Police, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Asia, Dio and Anthrax.
Unlike the previous games, there are no bonus tracks.
The game is played through the guitar controller introduced for this series.
The multi-player modes include Co-op, Face-off and Pro Face-off, identical to the previous game.
About PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 (2000) is the best-selling game console in history, with a library exceeding 9,000 titles that spans everything from budget shovelware to genre-defining classics. That massive volume means PS2 collecting is accessible and affordable overall, but a handful of low-print-run RPGs and cult titles have become genuinely expensive — a common pattern once a console's original audience grows up with disposable income.
Gamevaro tracks Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s for PlayStation 2 with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Item + Box | NTSC-U | €7.35 |
| 2026-08-11 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €12.10 |
| 2026-08-11 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €11.53 |
| 2026-08-11 | Sealed / New | PAL | €22.54 |
| 2026-08-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €154.14 |
| 2026-08-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €6.49 |
| 2026-08-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.26 |
| 2026-08-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €0.86 |
| 2026-08-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €17.33 |
| 2026-08-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €6.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €155.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €6.38 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €8.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €0.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €8.33 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €6.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €155.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €0.87 |
| 2026-07-01 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €9.64 |
| 2026-07-01 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €12.51 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €153.36 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.23 |
| 2026-06-18 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €9.29 |
| 2026-06-18 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €17.25 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €0.85 |
| 2026-06-18 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €7.52 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 2 titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s worth?
Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s for PlayStation 2 is currently worth €12.10 loose, €11.53 complete in box, and €22.54 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s rare?
Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 2 titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s, loose is €12.10 and CIB is €11.53 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s is currently worth €12.10 loose, versus €6.49 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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