Live A Live
Nintendo Switch · 2022
About this game
In Live a Live , the player controls seven main characters and plays through seven different chapters set in seven different time periods: prehistoric age, old China, feudal Japan, American Old West, modern-day environment, near future on the Earth, and a sci-fi space scenario.
These stories appear to have no common points at first; each one has its own protagonists and goals: the prehistoric chapter is dedicated to love and friendship that existed before humans invented language; the Chinese chapter is a tale of an old master who must choose a perfect apprentice; the Japanese (Bakumatsu period) episode stars a ninja that infiltrates a warlord's castle; the Old West scenario is a classic tale of rivalry and revenge; modern-day story is a simple recounting of a fighting tournament; near future chapter deals with urban life and psychic abilities; finally, the space episode is a horror story in which a robot must investigate mysterious deaths of the crew members.
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The player can choose to play the scenarios in any order, but must complete them all in order to unlock the eighth scenario, and eventually the final chapter - both of which explain the connections between the separate stories and deliver the grand finale.
The main gameplay system in Live a Live is that of a Japanese-style role-playing game with turn-based battles.
Unlike most games of its kind, the battles take place on a single-screen field, on which the player can freely navigate the characters.
Positioning the characters is crucial in many battles, as enemy attacks often have area effects; weapon range also plays a role in combat.
The chapters may vary drastically in gameplay.
For example, the ninja chapter is mostly based on stealth; finding ways to avoid the enemies is preferable to engaging them in battles.
The near future chapter features mind-reading and other puzzle-solving elements.
The sci-fi chapter is unique gameplay-wise, having no battles at all, the gameplay focusing entirely on exploration an
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 Live A Live 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 Live A Live 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 2022.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €15.30 |
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €30.61 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €33.67 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €6.12 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €33.75 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €6.14 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €15.34 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €30.69 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €15.32 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €6.13 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €33.70 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €30.64 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €15.31 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €33.68 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €6.12 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €30.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €17.84 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €18.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €24.07 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €29.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €61.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €20.17 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €25.26 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €28.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €38.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €12.83 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €42.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €22.20 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Live A Live 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 Live A Live worth?
Live A Live for Nintendo Switch is currently worth €40.81 loose, €18.72 complete in box, and €20.17 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Live A Live rare?
Live A Live 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 Live A Live?
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 Live A Live, loose is €40.81 and CIB is €18.72 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Live A Live worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Live A Live is currently worth €40.81 loose, versus €31.05 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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