Cool Boarders 2 PS1
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £9.15 | £3.84 | £16.15 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £10.96 | £3.84 | £33.00 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £8.45 | £3.84 | £16.15 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £9.30 | £5.10 | £16.15 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £8.34 | £5.10 | £12.95 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £11.17 | £5.10 | £33.00 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £8.85 | £3.31 | £16.15 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £8.22 | £2.77 | £16.15 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £8.48 | £2.77 | £16.15 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £8.31 | £3.84 | £16.15 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £7.76 | £4.14 | £16.15 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £7.63 | £2.77 | £16.15 | 10 |
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Game History
Cool Boarders 2 was developed by indieszero and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation console. The game was released in Japan on December 22, 1996, making it one of the earliest snowboarding titles in video gaming. It subsequently launched in North America in 1997 and Europe shortly thereafter, capitalizing on the growing popularity of extreme sports games during the mid-1990s.
The original Cool Boarders, released in 1996, had established a foundation for the franchise, but Cool Boarders 2 significantly expanded upon its predecessor with improved graphics, more courses, and refined gameplay mechanics. The sequel featured multiple snowboarding disciplines and allowed players to customize their characters and equipment, which was relatively innovative for sports games at that time.
Cool Boarders 2 received moderate critical acclaim upon release, with reviewers praising its accessible gameplay and solid presentation for an early PlayStation title. However, the game faced competition from other emerging sports franchises and did not achieve blockbuster commercial success. It performed adequately in the market but was eventually overshadowed by later snowboarding games that offered more advanced 3D graphics and gameplay depth.
Today, Cool Boarders 2 holds historical significance primarily as an artifact of early PlayStation gaming and the extreme sports genre boom of the 1990s. Collectors value the game for its nostalgic appeal and its place in the system's library, particularly the original Japanese release. The soundtrack, featuring tracks representative of 1990s game music, has also contributed to its cult status among retro gaming enthusiasts.
The game represents an important moment in PlayStation history when the console was establishing itself with diverse software offerings beyond major franchises. While not as influential as some contemporaries, Cool Boarders 2 remains a notable example of how early PlayStation developers experimented with 3D sports gameplay, making it a worthwhile title for collectors interested in the system's formative years and the evolution of extreme sports video games.