Highlights
- PlayStation 3 games have retained their value well over the years, making them sought after by collectors.
- Armored Core For Answer, Dead Nation, and BlazBlue: Central Fiction are among the rarest and most expensive PS3 games.
- The Last Guy, Syberia Complete Collection, Aquanaut's Holiday, and NBA Elite 11 are also rare and highly prized by collectors.
The PlayStation 3 is a beast when it comes to collecting, with many of its games having retained their value quite well over the years. Considering the fact that games for the console are more recent titles than those of older systems such as the Sega Saturn or the Master System, newcomers to the retro gaming world will find the graphics much easier to tolerate.
A few solely because of the high popularity, and a few because of the nostalgic value they hold, several Playstation 3 games have become very hard to come by. The most expensive PS3 games take pride of place in just about any collection, with many still being enjoyable to play.
All prices were taken from PriceCharting.com and were accurate at the time of publication.
8 Armored Core For Answer ($124)
Loose | $100 |
|---|---|
Complete in Box | $124 |
New | $184 |
Developed by none other than FromSoftware, Armored Core For Answer is a mech combat game released for PlayStation 3 in 2008. It is the 13th installment in the Armored Core series and offers a delightful mech warfare experience in a futuristic setting.
The game offers a fast-paced combat experience and various customization options for the player to choose for their mech, and also a branching storyline that has multiple endings. The strategic gameplay and challenging missions of the game helped it to become one of the rarest Playstation 3 games.
7 Dead Nation ($183)
Loose | $130 |
|---|---|
Complete in Box | $183 |
New | $274 |
A top-down shooter released for Playstation 3 in 2010, Dead Nation provides an intense action-packed experience in a zombie-infested setting. In the game, the player has to move through dark and unsettling environments dealing with hordes of infected undead.
The easy-to-learn game mechanics made the game enjoyable for both experienced and newcomers to the genre. With the satisfaction of mowing down zombie hordes and its atmospheric visuals, it's easy to see why this is one of the rarest PS3 games.
6 BlazBlue: Central Fiction ($217)
Loose | $173 |
|---|---|
Complete in Box | $217 |
New | $326 |
Being the fourth installment in the BlazBlue series, this title was first introduced to arcades and then released for the PlayStation 3 in 2015. It does what arcade fighting games do best and still offers plenty of compelling reasons to play it today instead of more generic fighting games.
The game features a deep storyline with engaging combat woven throughout that makes the experience as satisfying as it is challenging. It was enjoyed by both casual and professional gamers, making it one of the system's most highly sought-after titles.
5 Painkiller: Hell & Damnation ($280)
Loose | $50 |
|---|---|
Complete in Box | $280 |
New | $421 |
A first-person shooter released for various platforms including the PlayStation 3, Painkiller: Hell & Damnation is the remake of the classic Painkiller from 2004. In the game, players will have to fight their way through numerous hordes and bosses to get themselves out of purgatory.
The game is intense and filled to the brim with action, with an enormous arsenal of weapons to choose from. It might not be as well-known as some other shooters of the era, but a combination of rarity and excellence has helped to make it one of the most expensive Playstation 3 games.
4 The Last Guy ($300)
Loose | $232 |
|---|---|
Complete in Box | $300 |
New | $450 |
This game might seem like the old Snake game evolved its way from a Nokia 3310 onto the PlayStation 3, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The Last Guy was released exclusively for the PlayStation 3 in 2008, and it offers a distinctly familiar gaming experience.
In the game, players have to rescue and guide citizens through city streets with fatal hazards and giant monsters. Although it is not a well-known title, it is definitely beloved by its players for its original and entertaining gameplay.
3 Syberia Complete Collection ($320)
Loose | $193 |
|---|---|
Complete in Box | $320 |
New | $326 |
Syberia Complete Collection includes Syberia 1 and Syberia 2, which are adventure RPGs developed by Microids. The games tell the story of a lawyer from New York who embarks on a journey to a remote village to uncover its mysteries.
The game features beautifully designed environments, and engaging puzzles worth solving. It wasn't all that popular in its time, but the rising demand and the return to retro gaming have made it a popular pick with collectors.
2 Aquanaut's Holiday ($488)
Loose | $407 |
|---|---|
Complete in Box | $488 |
New | $732 |
With its relaxing gameplay that revolves around open-world exploration and studying ecosystems, Aquanaut's Holiday allows players to sit back and relax with the stingrays. The game offers a departure from more traditional gaming experiences, allowing players to connect with the serenity and the creatures of the deep sea.
With its charming gameplay and nostalgic value, the game remains a niche and highly sought-after title appreciated by collectors and gamers alike. Complete copies typically sell for around $500, with new and sealed ones going for considerably more.
1 NBA Elite 11 ($3,630)
Loose | N/A |
|---|---|
Complete in Box | $3,630 |
New | $5,480 |
Despite the negative reviews and bad comments made about the game throughout the years, NBA Elite 11 has made quite an impact on the sports sim genre. The game was not supposed to be released as it did not meet the qualification requirements EA had set for it, but it was anyway.
The game was to replace NBA Live series but never did due to complications in development. All of the complications and unfortunate events that surrounded the title make it one of the most notable basketball games ever made, not to mention one of the rarest PS3 games.
