Samurai Shodown III
PlayStation · 1997
About this game
*The 12 samurai (and ninja) elite are back, this time to answer the threat of the demon Zankuro, Minazuki.
The possessed swordsman has brutally slaughtered innocents in his path, yet could not raise his blade to the cries of an innocent baby.
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Vowing never to spill innocent blood again, he targets those who live by the way of the sword...but now the hunter becomes the hunted: Amakusa, Shiro Tokisada - The orb wielding Boss from Samurai Shodown I is now a contender in the race against Zankuro, his next religious sacrifice for enlightenment.
Basara, Kubikiri - The embodiment of hate has risen Basara the Executioner from his grave for revenge against Zankuro for murdering his lover (and himself).
Love is stronger than death.
Gaira, Kafuin - A Buddhist monk with giant prayer beads as his weapon.
He had an argument with his grandfather, the great Nicotine and was kicked out from the monastery.
Wandering aimlessly, he witnesses the demon Zankuro spill innocent blood.
The monk vows to teach the demon a thing or two on the teachings of Buddha...the hard way.
Galford and Poppy - The American Ninja and his beloved dog seeks to defeat the demon Zankuro in the quest for justice for the deaths of refugees killed by Zankuro.
Genjuro, Kibagami - Former colleague of Haohmaru, now rival.
Genjuro the Assassin almost killed Haohmaru in a match for a scroll that would increase one's fighting skill, but instead got expelled from his fighting school.
Flamed with vengeance, now he's has his sword aimed at Haohmaru's heart...history will not repeat itself.
Haohmaru - Learns from a boy that a demon killed his parents, out of compassion Haohmaru takes the task to avenge the boy of his parents.
Hanzo, Hattori - Darkness never sets in the eyes of the Ninja Hanzo and death is its only release.
The stench of death by the demon Zankuro only draws him nearer, to what may be his ultimate release.
Kyoshiro, Senryo - The famed Kabuki artist searches out his next dramatic play by defeating the demon Za
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 Samurai Shodown 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
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €183.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €21.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €202.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €23.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.04 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €20.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €2.02 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €8.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €2.02 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €20.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.04 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.22 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €183.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €20.54 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €8.07 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €23.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €202.01 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | NTSC-J | €26.53 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.18 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | PAL | €36.98 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €21.56 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €63.21 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €2.33 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Samurai Shodown 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 Samurai Shodown III worth?
Samurai Shodown III for PlayStation is currently worth €36.98 loose, €63.21 complete in box, and €164.74 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Samurai Shodown III rare?
Samurai Shodown 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 Samurai Shodown 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 Samurai Shodown III, loose is €36.98 and CIB is €63.21 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Samurai Shodown III worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Samurai Shodown III is currently worth €36.98 loose, versus €26.18 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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