Classic PC game physical media is a category with two very different jobs. It can be a way to sit down, install an old game, and play. Or it can be a collector's artifact that stays on a shelf. The four big-box editions here show how wide that split is. At one end, a complete Elder Scrolls collection sits at an approachable price. At the other, a 1996 Daggerfall big box is priced like a serious collectible. So before you buy, the real question is not 'which game is best' but 'what are you going to do with the box after you own it?'
Quick Take
The Elder Scrolls Anthology is the playable set for someone who wants to explore the series without hunting for individual discs. The Interplay 10 Year Anthology is a complete 1990s compilation that keeps the original printed material. Riven: The Sequel to Myst is an adventure set that has remained in its original packaging. The Elder Scrolls Chapter 2 Daggerfall is the collector's piece, with a price that matches its rarity. Your choice depends on whether you plan to play it or preserve it.
Listed Prices at a Glance
Here is how the four boxes compare at their listed prices. That spread is the first clue to which of these has a job to do on your shelf.
| Product | Listed Price | Relative Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| The Elder Scrolls Anthology PC Big Box - Complete CDs & Maps | $19.99 | |
| RIVEN: The Sequel To MYST Game NOS SEALED BOX Win 95, MAC OS NEW COMPLETE 5 CDs | $24.99 | |
| Interplay 10 Year Anthology PC Game 1993 Big Box Complete Classic Collection CIB | $35.00 | |
| The Elder Scrolls - Chapter 2 Daggerfall - 1996 PC - Sealed Big Box | $4,200.00 |
Decision Matrix
| Product | Pick it when | Watch out |
|---|---|---|
| The Elder Scrolls Anthology PC Big Box | You want to play now | Used, not unopened |
| Interplay 10 Year Anthology PC Game 1993 | You want 90s disc-and-manual archive | Compilation CD |
| The Elder Scrolls - Chapter 2 Daggerfall - 1996 PC | You collect unopened boxes | Very high price |
| RIVEN: The Sequel To MYST | You want an unopened adventure | Old OS era, must break packaging |
Product Notes
The Elder Scrolls Anthology PC Big Box - Complete CDs & Maps
The Elder Scrolls Anthology PC Big Box - Complete CDs & Maps is the player's pick. The title confirms a complete CD set and maps, so you can move through the included Elder Scrolls titles without hunting for missing discs. As the low end of this price spread, it suits a software-first budget. The limitation is that it is a complete used set, not an unopened display item. The condition is Good, so expect handling wear and focus on the games and maps.
Interplay 10 Year Anthology PC Game 1993 Big Box Complete Classic Collection CIB
Interplay 10 Year Anthology PC Game 1993 Big Box Complete Classic Collection CIB captures the era when one CD-ROM held a decade of games. It includes the original manual, and the title points to a complete boxed classic collection from 1993. Ten MS-DOS titles on a single disc makes it an efficient archive for anyone exploring early PC gaming. The limitation is that it is a compilation disc, not an unopened single title; the appeal is the printed material and the whole package, not shrink-wrap.
The Elder Scrolls - Chapter 2 Daggerfall - 1996 PC - Sealed Big Box
The Elder Scrolls - Chapter 2 Daggerfall - 1996 PC - Sealed Big Box is a collector's anchor. It comes from Bethesda, dates to 1996, and remains unopened in its original plastic, making it a rarity among used complete sets. The price takes it into another league, so it suits someone preserving an artifact rather than installing a game. Opening it would end the unopened state, which is the main limitation. If you want to play Daggerfall today, this is not the copy to use.
RIVEN: The Sequel To MYST Game NOS SEALED BOX Win 95, MAC OS NEW COMPLETE 5 CDs
RIVEN: The Sequel To MYST Game NOS SEALED BOX Win 95, MAC OS NEW COMPLETE 5 CDs offers a still-unopened, five-disc version of the puzzle sequel. The original packaging is intact, and all five CDs are present, so it is complete and unopened. It is a moderately priced unopened-piece alternative to the costlier Daggerfall box, though it targets Windows 95 and Mac OS. Playing it means breaking the packaging, so it works best for collectors who value the unopened state.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
Match the box to the job you have in mind.
- For a playable Elder Scrolls set: The Elder Scrolls Anthology PC Big Box - Complete CDs & Maps.
- For a DOS-era archive: Interplay 10 Year Anthology PC Game 1993 Big Box Complete Classic Collection CIB.
- For an unopened adventure set without the top price: RIVEN: The Sequel To MYST Game NOS SEALED BOX Win 95, MAC OS NEW COMPLETE 5 CDs.
- For a collector's centerpiece: The Elder Scrolls - Chapter 2 Daggerfall - 1996 PC - Sealed Big Box.
