How much is Metroid Samus Returns worth on Nintendo 3DS? This price guide tracks new, used and sealed prices for this 2017 Action & Adventure release, with recent price trends. In North America (NTSC-U) it currently values around £45 new and £31 used, with a MyPlayersVault collector score of 61 (HIGH-ALPHA tier). Sealed value is up 13% over the past 3 months. Import copies in Japan & Asia (NTSC-J) trade around £73.
PLATFORM RELICSLEEPER ASSETEMERGING COLLECTOR
Metroid: Samus Returns occupies a distinctive collector position as a prestige Nintendo franchise entry released during the 3DS's twilight phase. The cartridge format ensures full playability without dependency on digital infrastructure, and the game's mechanical depth and critical reception have sustained modest but genuine collector interest. Supply remains selective rather than abundant, reflecting the 3DS library's contraction after Switch dominance. The title benefits from franchise heritage and platform legacy status, positioning it as an emerging collector asset rather than mass-market inventory.
Metroid Samus Returns price guide — value by region
Japan & Asia (NTSC-J)
NEW£73
USED£64
CEV—
North America (NTSC-U)SHOWN BY DEFAULT
NEW£45
USED£31
CEV£47
VAULT SCORE 61HIGH-ALPHA
DEMAND Emerging · MOVEMENT Strengthening · STABILITY Stable
UK / PAL
NEW£51
USED£38
CEV£46
VAULT SCORE 63STRONG PICK
DEMAND Established · MOVEMENT Cooling · STABILITY Stable
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How much is Metroid Samus Returns worth on Nintendo 3DS?
Metroid Samus Returns on Nintendo 3DS currently values around £45 new and £31 used in North America (NTSC-U), with a Collector Estimated Value (CEV) of £47. Values are read from recent eBay and PriceCharting sales and update over time.
Is Metroid Samus Returns rare or collectible?
Metroid Samus Returns has a MyPlayersVault collector score of 61 (HIGH-ALPHA tier) — a 0–100 rating of its collector demand and desirability based on live market data.
What is the difference between the new and used price of Metroid Samus Returns?
A sealed (new) copy of Metroid Samus Returns trades around £45, while a used complete copy is about £31, a premium of roughly £14 for sealed.
Are import copies of Metroid Samus Returns cheaper?
Import copies in Japan & Asia (NTSC-J) trade around £73, so values differ by region. MyPlayersVault tracks UK/PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J separately.
