Alpine Racer 3
PlayStation 2 · 2002
About this game
Alpine Racer 3 is a downhill ski racing game.
It is based on the arcade Alpine Racer series played on a cabinet where the player stands on a set of ski-like foot stands that are moved with horizontal motions to steer and taking corners while holding onto two bars for stability.
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This is the first game in the series made for a console system.
The features and game modes are most likely not identical to the Alpine Racer 3 arcade game.
A first for the series, it mixed skiing with snowboarding previously featured in the arcade game Alpine Surfer .
The main game mode is the Extreme Winners Cup that features cross races, slalom, one-on-one and time attack.
These largely serve to qualify for the tournaments.
There are eight characters to choose from (one initially locked) and several courses.
Each character has different statistics based on speed, turning and power.
By winning races credits are earned to upgrade the snowboard and ski gear.
Next to steering an additional button can be used to crouch and gain extra speed, but this limits movement.
The same button is used in the air to perform tricks.
The game can be played competitively against another player through a split-screen.
Some of the equipment in the game comes from licensed manufacturers.
About PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 (2000) is the best-selling game console in history, with a library exceeding 9,000 titles that spans everything from budget shovelware to genre-defining classics. That massive volume means PS2 collecting is accessible and affordable overall, but a handful of low-print-run RPGs and cult titles have become genuinely expensive — a common pattern once a console's original audience grows up with disposable income.
Gamevaro tracks Alpine Racer 3 for PlayStation 2 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-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €2.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €173.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €157.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €37.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €26.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €65.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €41.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €3.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €16.40 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €16.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €65.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €2.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €157.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €40.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €37.19 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €173.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.54 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €26.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €3.11 |
| 2026-06-29 | Item only | NTSC-J | €28.79 |
| 2026-06-28 | Item only | PAL | €10.29 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €64.66 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €170.78 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €16.16 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €25.27 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.73 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €25.87 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Alpine Racer 3 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 Alpine Racer 3 worth?
Alpine Racer 3 for PlayStation 2 is currently worth €10.29 loose, €5.71 complete in box, and €37.59 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Alpine Racer 3 rare?
Alpine Racer 3 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 Alpine Racer 3?
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 Alpine Racer 3, loose is €10.29 and CIB is €5.71 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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