Serious Sam: Next Encounter
Nintendo GameCube · 2004
About this game
In this installment of the Serious Sam series, Sam takes on a new arch-nemesis "Mini Sam", an evil clone of the hero Sam "Serious" Stone.
Mini Sam has taken control of the timelock and is going through time wiping out ancient civilizations - and it is up to Serious Sam to put a stop to him.
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The game takes the player through over 40 levels in three historic locations; Ancient Rome, Feudal China and Legendary Atlantis.
The PS2 version includes online multiplayer support for up to 8 players via the broadband adapter and two players on one PS2, while the GC version allows 4 players to battle it out on one GameCube.
Competitive multiplayer modes include Deathmatch, Hold the Flag and Pass the Bomb.
The entire single player campaign can be played through co-operatively, allowing two players to help each other take on the vicious armies of Mental and Mini-Sam.
About Nintendo GameCube
Nintendo's GameCube (2001) used a compact optical disc format and was the company's first console with online capability, though it never matched the PS2's commercial success. GameCube discs are comparatively durable, making complete-in-box collecting approachable, while a handful of Japan-only and limited-release titles (some tied to promotions) are the platform's genuine chase items.
Gamevaro tracks Serious Sam: Next Encounter for Nintendo GameCube with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €30.83 |
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €78.70 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.49 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.57 |
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €48.93 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €16.73 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €49.05 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €30.90 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.52 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €16.77 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €78.90 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.79 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €49.82 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.65 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €30.42 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €78.77 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €16.75 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €78.73 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €49.79 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €16.74 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.61 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €30.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €30.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €49.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €78.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €16.74 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Serious Sam: Next Encounter has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Serious Sam: Next Encounter worth?
Serious Sam: Next Encounter for Nintendo GameCube is currently worth €38.50 loose, €18.98 complete in box, and €56.26 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Serious Sam: Next Encounter rare?
Serious Sam: Next Encounter has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Serious Sam: Next Encounter?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Serious Sam: Next Encounter, loose is €38.50 and CIB is €18.98 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Serious Sam: Next Encounter worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Serious Sam: Next Encounter is currently worth €38.50 loose, versus €33.38 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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