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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

PlayStation 3 · 2014 · RPG

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How much is Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII worth on PlayStation 3? This price guide tracks new, used and sealed prices for this 2014 RPG release, with recent price trends. In North America (NTSC-U) it currently values around £20 new and £15 used, with a MyPlayersVault collector score of 32 (MID-ALPHA tier). Sealed value is up 18% over the past 3 months. Import copies in Japan & Asia (NTSC-J) trade around £160.

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Lightning Returns is a major AAA franchise entry from Square Enix with mass-market distribution across multiple platforms. The PS3 physical release remains broadly available at standard pricing, reflecting its original print volume and lack of collector scarcity signals. The Final Fantasy XIII trilogy has cooled significantly in collector circles, with this third installment receiving mixed reception that has not translated into cult status or sustained demand. The experimental real-time combat system and divisive narrative positioning mark it as a franchise outlier rather than a collector essential. Sealed copies circulate regularly without premium collector interest, and the multi-platform availability further dilutes any platform-specific scarcity narrative.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII price guide — value by region

Japan & Asia (NTSC-J)
NEW£160
USED£9
CEV
UK / PAL
NEW£28
USED£18
CEV£21
VAULT SCORE 31 MID-ALPHA
DEMAND Niche · MOVEMENT Cooling · STABILITY Softening
North America (NTSC-U)SHOWN BY DEFAULT
NEW£20
USED£15
CEV£15
VAULT SCORE 32 MID-ALPHA
DEMAND Niche · MOVEMENT Cooling · STABILITY Softening
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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII — frequently asked questions

How much is Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII worth on PlayStation 3?
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII on PlayStation 3 currently values around £20 new and £15 used in North America (NTSC-U), with a Collector Estimated Value (CEV) of £15. Values are read from recent eBay and PriceCharting sales and update over time.
Is Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII rare or collectible?
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII has a MyPlayersVault collector score of 32 (MID-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 Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII?
A sealed (new) copy of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII trades around £20, while a used complete copy is about £15, a premium of roughly £5 for sealed.
Are import copies of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII cheaper?
Import copies in Japan & Asia (NTSC-J) trade around £160, so values differ by region. MyPlayersVault tracks UK/PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J separately.

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