The 5 Rarest Original Xbox Games You Can Find – SlashGear

In just about every generation of game consoles, there is at least one game that comes bundled with an extremely elaborate (and extremely expensive) peripheral. In the sixth generation, the one to beat was 2002’s “Steel Battalion.” The game itself was a pretty good giant robot simulator, but the real draw was its special controller. This enormous peripheral featured an entire tray of levers and switches, as well as a triple foot pedal, all to ensure the most accurate control of the in-game robot possible.

Even when the game came out, it wasn’t cheap, with the full bundle retailing for $200. Since then, the general rarity of complete bundles, with both the game and the controller, has made the pair a primo collector’s item. According to PriceCharting, the game on its own can fetch around $80 loose or boxed and a little under $200 sealed in its packaging. If you’ve got the controller as well, though, then things get interesting. A complete “Steel Battalion” set can net you over $100 on average, a set with its packaging could score up to $487, and a brand new, factory-sealed set could be worth around $970.

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