Prince of Persia (1989)
Nintendo 3DS · 1989
About this game
While the Sultan of Persia is fighting a war in a foreign country, his Grand Vizier Jaffar orchestrates a coup d'état.
His way to the throne lies through the Sultan's lovely daughter.
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Jaffar kidnaps her and threatens to kill her if she refuses to marry him.
Meanwhile, the man the Princess loves is thrown into the dungeon.
He has only one hour to escape from his prison, defeat the guards on his way, and stop Jaffar before the terrible marriage takes place.
Prince of Persia is a 2D platformer that is commonly regarded as a progenitor of the cinematic platformer genre.
Rather than following the more common jump-and-run mechanics, it focuses on careful advancement through fairly complex levels, emphasizing the protagonist's vulnerability and survival aspect.
Rotoscoping technique is used to give more realism to the animation of the characters' movements.
The protagonist must avoid deadly traps, solve some simple jumping and environmental puzzles (such as stepping on pressure plates to raise portcullis), and engage in sword fights with the guards.
The player character has an infinite amount of lives, but has to restart at the beginning of a level each time he dies, and must complete the game within an hour.
The hero starts with three units of health, which can be replenished with small health potions or permanently increased with large jars.
The Game Boy Color and SNES versions of the game feature additional levels and new enemies.
The Genesis version has a new intro, an altered set of graphics and four new levels.
About Nintendo 3DS
The Nintendo 3DS (2011) added glasses-free stereoscopic 3D and a second analog input to Nintendo's handheld line, eventually building a library that rivaled the DS in size and quality. Because the eShop for digital purchases has since closed, physical 3DS cartridges are the only way to preserve access to many titles — a dynamic that's pushing more collectors toward cartridge-based copies even for games that were originally digital-first.
Gamevaro tracks Prince of Persia (1989) for Nintendo 3DS 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
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NTSC-U
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-11 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €8.80 |
| 2026-07-11 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €8.80 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €10.90 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Prince of Persia (1989), suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo 3DS 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 Prince of Persia (1989) worth?
Prince of Persia (1989) for Nintendo 3DS is currently worth €10.90 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Prince of Persia (1989) rare?
Prince of Persia (1989) has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo 3DS titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Prince of Persia (1989)?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Prince of Persia (1989) worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Prince of Persia (1989) is currently worth €10.90 loose, versus €8.80 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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