Shanghai: True Valor
PlayStation · 1999
About this game
Shanghai: True Valor is a 3D puzzler based on the classic Oriental games Mah Jong and Shanghai.
Each game starts off with a stack of tiles arranged in a pyramid shape.
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In order to win, the player is required to match up tiles by finding "free" tiles of the same type.
For instance, some tiles have numbers and some have pictures; the object is to find a tile not restricted, blocked, or under another tile.
Once a player matches up two tiles of the same type, they are removed and the pyramid is reduced.
By removing tiles, previously restricted tiles may be opened up.
Gameplay flows in this fashion until there are no more tiles or a stalemate.
Stalemates are very common and occur when there are no possible matches or moves remaining.
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 Shanghai: True Valor 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 | Graded New | PAL | €10.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €0.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €2.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €24.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €1.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €3.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €3.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.88 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €2.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €24.04 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €0.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €1.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €10.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.01 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.43 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €8.37 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | PAL | €8.99 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.37 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €2.70 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.55 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €3.68 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Shanghai: True Valor 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 Shanghai: True Valor worth?
Shanghai: True Valor for PlayStation is currently worth €8.99 loose, €3.74 complete in box, and €9.62 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Shanghai: True Valor rare?
Shanghai: True Valor 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 Shanghai: True Valor?
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 Shanghai: True Valor, loose is €8.99 and CIB is €3.74 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Shanghai: True Valor worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Shanghai: True Valor is currently worth €8.99 loose, versus €8.37 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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