If a used car lot for gaming vehicles existed, it would be run by the shady merchant from Resident Evil 4. The late night local commercials for it would be terrible.
And we would shop there for a new ride without any hesitation.
Gaming vehicles are often as iconic as any character in a game; not only do they cut down on travel time, but they also become an emotional investment. Especially if you have to feed it from time to time.
So if we were to travel to this mythical Valhalla of used lots, what would we find? Maybe a lightly-used Agro, or a well-maintained tank from Metal Slug? We decided to check out the classified listings for our favorite iconic gaming rides from over the years, from the four-legged to the two-winged.
Normandy SR2 (Mass Effect 2)
American Standardbred (Red Dead Redemption)
Vic Viper (Gradius series)
Original G-6155 Interceptor (Spyhunter)
Leviathan (Unreal Tournament 2004)
This beauty was found abandoned in Torlan – someone else’s loss is your gain! Transformation systems needs a little love and care (or a well-placed boot kick on the hull) in order to get energy cannon to deploy correctly. Includes aftermarket chrome 22’ rims. That’s right - 22 feet, not inches. 2nd passenger turret has family of squirrels living in gun barrel. This can be your new party van (needs several passengers to not suck).
Mileage: We can’t find odometer, so we don’t know
Color: Grayish
Features: Weak Defense, multiple plasma turrets, fully stocked bar near the rear cabin
Sticker Price: $19 million
Axel (Twisted Metal series)
Epona (Legend of Zelda series)
Ferrari Testarossa (Outrun)
Arwing (Star Fox series)
Scout Car/Buggy (Half Life 2)
Recovered from the area around an old lighthouse, this minimalist, small block V8-powered monster can get you anywhere you need to go. Has original comfortable seats that were lifted from some random car, and has all natural AC. Who needs luxury when you can be one with the outdoors?
Mileage: 240,090 miles
Color: Rust Brown
Features: Tau Cannon, Turbo Boost