Battle Gear 3
PlayStation 2 · 2002
About this game
Battle Gear 3 is a 2002 arcade online racing game released by Taito and based on real Japanese locations such as Hakone and touge races on board tuned sports cars licensed by famous Japanese makers including Nissan, Toyota and Mazda.
On December 15, 2003, Taito released an updated System 246 version named Battle Gear 3 Tuned and featuring seven extra cars including the Mazda RX-8 Type-S (SE3P) and the Nissan 350Z (Z33).
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Also, four new tracks (the B courses) including a secret one, were added, as well as an exclusive "Takumi Mode".
The Takumi Mode gives the player a finishing time/reduced speed penalty each time the car hits a wall.
The purpose of this feature is to offer a more realistic and artistic driving experience dixit the developer himself.
This principle was used one year later by Polyphony Digital in Gran Turismo 4.
By Christmas of the same year, Nextech Entertainment ported Battle Gear 3 to the PlayStation 2 with an opening CG movie, an exclusive "Event Race" online contest mode and some extras from the updated version, consisting of four cars (D-Class) and two courses (B).
The Battle Gear (BG) franchise has a popular following in Asia due to the continuation of the Side by Side arcade and PlayStation 1990s series.
In late 2002, a PAL version of Battle Gear 2 was licensed by Midas Interactive and published as Tokyo Road Race in Europe and Oceania.
Both "Net Ranking" and "Network" modes were removed though.
By July 2005, Battle Gear 4 was launched in Japan on Taito's latest 2.5 GHz CPU based Type X+ system board.
This new episode introduced official tuned cars such as the Nismo Fairlady S-Tune Z33, Nismo Skyline S-Tune R34 or the Apexi RX-7 FD3S (D1GP'05 version), and even licensed European makers for the very first time.
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 Battle Gear 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €16.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €58.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €65.04 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €155.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €171.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €26.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €57.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €26.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €16.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €155.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €65.01 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €171.23 |
| 2026-06-29 | Item only | NTSC-J | €11.12 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €25.99 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €57.19 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €156.12 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €171.73 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €16.24 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €64.99 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €26.46 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-J | €56.97 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €16.54 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €155.50 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €171.05 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €64.71 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €16.38 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €158.31 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €174.14 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €26.20 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €56.74 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Battle Gear 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 Battle Gear 3 worth?
Battle Gear 3 for PlayStation 2 is currently worth €11.12 loose, €65.04 complete in box, and €155.73 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Battle Gear 3 rare?
Battle Gear 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 Battle Gear 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 Battle Gear 3, loose is €11.12 and CIB is €65.04 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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