The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age
Nintendo GameCube · 2004
About this game
Unlike the Game Boy Advance version of the game , the console version of The Lord of the Rings:The Third Age introduces entirely new characters which aren't mentioned in the books or movies.
The game does relate to the movies by including scenes from all three movies, with new background speech by Ian McKellen (Gandalf).
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There are seven playable characters in the game which have been created specifically for it, as well as small appearances by characters such as Gandalf, Aragorn, Eowyn, Faramir, and Gothmog.
The game covers events in all three movies/books, mostly with references to major events shown through cut scenes, or the scenes from the movies with Ian McKellen's narration.
A classic RPG game, The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age has gameplay elements similar to Final Fantasy , where you have a party of characters, each with a different set of skills and attributes, who gain levels, making them stronger as the game progresses.
Battles are turn-based, and let the gamer make different decisions on what they want to do to change the outcome of the battle.
The game travels through many areas throughout Tolkien's Middle Earth, including The Pelennor Fields and Moria.
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 The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age 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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Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €25.99 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €31.79 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €26.06 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €24.68 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €29.91 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €24.75 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo GameCube titles.
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 The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age worth?
The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age for Nintendo GameCube is currently worth €31.79 loose, €29.91 complete in box. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age rare?
The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo GameCube titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age?
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 The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age, loose is €31.79 and CIB is €29.91 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age is currently worth €31.79 loose, versus €25.99 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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