Tales of the Abyss
Nintendo 3DS · 2005
About this game
Tales of the Abyss is the story of Luke fon Fabre's unintentional journey outside of his mansion, which he has been locked inside of for the last several years, since he was found in an abandoned castle after an kidnapping attempt, with no recollection of his past.
Luke soon uncovers a plot to destroy the world as he knows it, and he and his ever expanding party of comrades (including a fire spewing mouse-thing named Mieu) must help to unite two kingdoms, and settle on the matter of his own identity before the world comes to an end.
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ToA uses the same basic combat engine as its predecessors.
The battles takes place on a pseudo-2D fighting ground that resembles the surrounding wilderness.
You can set your party members to an AI controlled setting or give commands to each one by cycling through them in battle.
This style can be somewhat of a hassle for those RPG fans who are used to the Final Fantasy style of combat, and it takes some getting used to even for Tales series veterans.
The way the rest of the game plays is similar to that of traditional RPGS: you and your party go through many different towns, explore lots of dungeons, and explore.
The exploration is done via the World Map screen, which is an isometric view that follows your character around as you move.
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 Tales of the Abyss 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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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €21.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €52.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €66.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €22.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €16.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €1.29 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €48.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €20.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €44.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €26.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €28.43 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €20.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €57.74 |
| 2026-07-11 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €23.06 |
| 2026-07-11 | Item only | NTSC-U | €34.52 |
| 2026-07-11 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €44.59 |
| 2026-07-11 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €23.06 |
| 2026-07-11 | Item only | NTSC-J | €34.52 |
| 2026-07-11 | New (sealed) | PAL | €45.79 |
| 2026-07-11 | Complete in Box | PAL | €25.99 |
| 2026-07-11 | Item only | PAL | €53.95 |
| 2026-07-11 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €44.59 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €52.47 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €10.49 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Tales of the Abyss 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 Tales of the Abyss worth?
Tales of the Abyss for Nintendo 3DS is currently worth €53.95 loose, €22.54 complete in box, and €44.45 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Tales of the Abyss rare?
Tales of the Abyss 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 Tales of the Abyss?
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 Tales of the Abyss, loose is €53.95 and CIB is €22.54 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Tales of the Abyss worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Tales of the Abyss is currently worth €53.95 loose, versus €34.52 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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