Arc the Lad III
PlayStation · 1999
About this game
The events of this game take place several years after Elk and Arc faced their ultimate enemy in Arc the Lad II .
You control Alec, a teenager whose entire village was destroyed by an unknown evil - an event that was later called "The Great Disaster".
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He was saved by a mysterious Hunter.
Since then, growing peacefully in a village he was brought to, which was like a new home for the survivors of the Great Disaster, Alec dreams about meeting the Hunter again, and becoming a Hunter himself.
Together with his best friend Lutz he tries his luck in nearby towns, receiving small Hunter jobs, until the fate crosses the ways of the two young people with a mysterious organization called the Academy.
And there their adventure really begins...
The gameplay of this third installment of Arc the Lad series is very similar to that of the predecessor.
You fight enemies in turn-based battles, and can move freely on the battlefield, positioning your party members the way you like.
You can upgrade your weapons by forging them with special materials, and have a variety of techniques and magic spells at your disposal.
About PlayStation
The original PlayStation (1994) brought CD-based gaming and 3D graphics to the mainstream, ending Nintendo's console dominance of the previous two generations. It's now firmly in "retro collecting" territory: original jewel cases with intact manuals command a real premium over disc-only copies, and several RPGs from its later years (when Sony deliberately courted the genre) are among the most expensive commonly-collected games from the era.
Gamevaro tracks Arc the Lad III for PlayStation 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 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.77 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.28 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €6.26 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €42.26 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €46.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €2.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €42.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €2.82 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.77 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €46.46 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €6.26 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | NTSC-J | €9.39 |
| 2026-07-05 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €147.61 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €2.79 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €6.01 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €41.19 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €45.32 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.74 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €6.18 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €2.77 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.71 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.74 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €40.40 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €44.44 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €6.94 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.53 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €40.38 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €44.42 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €2.45 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Arc the Lad III 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 Arc the Lad III worth?
Arc the Lad III for PlayStation is currently worth €9.39 loose, €6.26 complete in box, and €42.26 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Arc the Lad III rare?
Arc the Lad III 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 Arc the Lad III?
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 Arc the Lad III, loose is €9.39 and CIB is €6.26 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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