Chronos: Before the Ashes
Nintendo Switch · 2020
About this game
Chronos: Before the Ashes is an atmospheric RPG that chronicles a hero's lifelong quest to save their homeland from a great evil.
Grow wiser, stronger and more powerful as you explore the depths of the mysterious labyrinth.
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But beware, the labyrinth takes a heavy toll - each time your hero dies, they lose a year of their life!
Every time the player dies they age one year.
Player’s must adapt to their advancing age as they progress their character; starting the game young, nimble and quick, and ending wise and more attuned to magic.
About Nintendo Switch
Released in 2017, the Nintendo Switch became one of the best-selling consoles of all time thanks to its hybrid handheld/docked design. Its cartridge-based physical format (as opposed to discs) has made complete-in-box collecting popular again, with certain limited print runs and Nintendo-published exclusives already commanding a premium on the secondhand market just a few years after release.
Gamevaro tracks Chronos: Before the Ashes for Nintendo Switch 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.
Adding Chronos: Before the Ashes to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This NSW release dates back to 2020.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €23.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €12.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €25.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €14.02 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €12.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €16.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €11.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €5.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €14.02 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €11.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €5.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €24.01 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €12.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €16.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €12.67 |
| 2026-06-23 | Item only | NTSC-U | €19.20 |
| 2026-06-23 | Item only | PAL | €24.67 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.54 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.75 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €12.16 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €11.97 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €13.38 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €23.69 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €11.70 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.93 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Chronos: Before the Ashes 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 Chronos: Before the Ashes worth?
Chronos: Before the Ashes for Nintendo Switch is currently worth €24.67 loose, €12.68 complete in box, and €12.75 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Chronos: Before the Ashes rare?
Chronos: Before the Ashes 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 Chronos: Before the Ashes?
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 Chronos: Before the Ashes, loose is €24.67 and CIB is €12.68 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Chronos: Before the Ashes worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Chronos: Before the Ashes is currently worth €24.67 loose, versus €19.20 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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