Resident Evil 2 PS1 Black Label CIB PSA 9.6 Complete

Few titles define survival horror the way Resident Evil 2 does.

 

Released in 1998 for the original PlayStation, this landmark title from Capcom elevated the genre to new heights — combining cinematic storytelling, dual scenarios, and intense gameplay into one of the most influential releases of its era.

 

Preserved in complete condition and professionally graded, this example stands as a high-quality artifact of late-90s gaming — combining condition, rarity, and cultural impact.

 

This is not simply a video game.

This is a preserved piece of survival horror history.

 

 

 

 

Authentication & Configuration

 

 

• 1998 Resident Evil 2 — PlayStation (PS1)

• Sony PlayStation Black Label Release

• Original Case, Discs & Manual (CIB)

• Professionally Graded: PSA 9.6

• Encapsulated in PSA Protective Case

 

Professionally authenticated and preserved in a tamper-evident holder.

Matching components. Verified authenticity. Display-ready.

 

 

 

 

Cultural & Market Significance

 

 

• Resident Evil 2 — one of the most influential survival horror games ever released

• Developed and published by Capcom

• Introduced dual-scenario gameplay (Leon / Claire)

• Defined the golden era of PlayStation horror gaming

• Strong collector demand for high-grade Black Label copies

 

Graded video games continue to grow as a premium segment within collectibles — driven by nostalgia, rarity, and long-term preservation.

 

 

 

 

Condition & Presentation

 

 

• PSA 9.6 (Near Mint+ / Investment-grade example)

• Exceptional overall preservation across all components

• Clean case, discs, and manual (see images for exact condition)

• Fully encapsulated for long-term protection

• Elite display piece for serious collectors

 

 

 

 

Item Details

 

 

Item: Resident Evil 2

Year: 1998

Publisher: Capcom

Platform: PlayStation (PS1)

Region: NTSC-U/C

Format: Complete in Box (CIB)

Grading: PSA 9.6

Encapsulation: PSA Protective Case

Condition: Professionally graded (see images for details)

Exact item shown

 

 

 

 

Collector Positioning

 

 

A defining title of survival horror — preserved in complete format and professionally graded at a high level.

 

✔ Resident Evil 2 (1998)

✔ Complete in Box (CIB)

✔ PSA Graded 9.6

✔ Black Label Edition

✔ Iconic Capcom Horror Title

✔ PlayStation Era Classic

✔ Investment-Grade Condition

✔ Display-Ready Slab

✔ Exact Item Shown

✔ Privately Owned Inventory

✔ Shipped Fully Insured from Stockholm

✔ Worldwide Shipping Available

 

 

 

 

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