![Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III [Extracurricular Edition]](/covers/nintendo-switch/175718.webp)
Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III [Extracurricular Edition]
Nintendo Switch · 2020
About this game
This is the first title of the Trails of Cold Steel subseries in The Legend of Heroes series of JRPGs.
It follows the adventures of Rean and his friends as they go to a prestigious military academy and travel the continent.
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The battle system is turn-based where you move characters around and unleash skills (known as Arts and Crafts) that can reach multiple enemies.
It's a lot like Chrono Trigger in that these skills affect enemies within a line, circle, or box.
Character progression is interesting as you equip various orbs to enhance stats, learn new skills, and acquire interesting bonuses.
It's a lot like the Materia system in Final Fantasy VII although it's far less easy to exploit.
When exploring locations, you can slash at enemies before starting battles in order to gain an advantage, uncover many treasure chests, and speak to loads of unique characters while checking off a list of side-quests.
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 Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III [Extracurricular Edition] 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 Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III [Extracurricular Edition] 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 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €43.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €58.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €39.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €12.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €30.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €52.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €43.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €12.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €52.92 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €30.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €58.21 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €39.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.51 |
| 2026-06-23 | Item only | NTSC-U | €54.55 |
| 2026-06-22 | Box Only | PAL | €22.92 |
| 2026-06-22 | Item only | PAL | €58.01 |
| 2026-06-22 | New (sealed) | PAL | €99.04 |
| 2026-06-22 | Graded New | PAL | €108.94 |
| 2026-06-22 | Complete in Box | PAL | €57.31 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €42.69 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.01 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €30.20 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €52.19 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.01 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €38.80 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €57.41 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €12.08 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III [Extracurricular Edition], suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Switch 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 Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III [Extracurricular Edition] worth?
Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III [Extracurricular Edition] for Nintendo Switch is currently worth €58.01 loose, €30.63 complete in box, and €52.94 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III [Extracurricular Edition] rare?
Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III [Extracurricular Edition] has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Switch titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III [Extracurricular Edition]?
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 Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III [Extracurricular Edition], loose is €58.01 and CIB is €30.63 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III [Extracurricular Edition] worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III [Extracurricular Edition] is currently worth €58.01 loose, versus €54.55 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
Ratings & Reviews
Also on other platforms
![Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III [Thors Academy Edition]](/covers/ps4/182506.webp)
![Legend Of Heroes: Trails Of Cold Steel III [Thors Academy Edition]](/covers/nintendo-switch/175709.webp)
![Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III [Early Enrollment Edition]](/covers/ps4/182505.webp)
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