Metal Max 3
Nintendo DS · 2010
About this game
Metal Max 3 (メタルマックス3 Metaru Makkusu Surī) is the seventh entry in the Metal Max series (besides Metal Saga series).
It is a vehicle combat RPG produced by Cattle Call and co-published by Kadokawa Games, Enterbrain, and Crea-Tech for the Nintendo DS exclusively in Japan in 2010.
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In 1993, Metal Max 2 was published by Data East, who retained the trademark rights to series until its closure in 2003 and the liquidation of its intellectual properties in 2004.
In April 2009, Enterbrain (Kadokawa's subsidiary) obtained the rights and published Metal Max 3 the next year.
It is the first numbered entry in the series in 17 years.
A remade version in DS of Metal Max 2 was published in 2011, and used Metal Max 3's engine.
Similar with its predecessors, the game is open-ended and non-linear.
About Nintendo DS
The dual-screen, touch-enabled Nintendo DS (2004) became the best-selling handheld of all time, helped by its huge and genre-diverse library. Cartridge-based DS games have held up well physically over 20 years, and complete-in-box copies of the system's biggest sellers (Nintendogs, Pokémon, Mario Kart) remain very accessible for new collectors starting out.
Gamevaro tracks Metal Max 3 for Nintendo DS 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €102.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €92.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €46.26 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €11.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €18.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €110.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €46.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €92.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €101.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €18.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €11.56 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €90.56 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €45.31 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €99.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €18.10 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €11.32 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €90.21 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €45.08 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €99.23 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €11.25 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €17.99 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €17.92 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €20.37 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €44.80 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €11.20 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €98.84 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €89.85 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Metal Max 3, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo DS 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 Metal Max 3 worth?
Metal Max 3 for Nintendo DS is currently worth €110.86 loose, €46.26 complete in box, and €92.74 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Metal Max 3 rare?
Metal Max 3 has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo DS titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Metal Max 3?
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 Metal Max 3, loose is €110.86 and CIB is €46.26 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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