Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
PlayStation 2 · 2004
About this game
Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne (known as Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax in Japan) is an enhanced version of Shin Megami Tensei III , and the first in the series to be officially released in the West.
This version contains several features not seen in the Japanese-only original release.
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A few scenes and story events have been added.
Most of these have a connection with an optional path available for the game's protagonist, called "True Demon".
On this path the hero has to face several new powerful boss enemies known as the Fiends; the first of those appears in an obligatory additional fight early in the game, while the rest are optional unless the player aims to reach the new True Demon ending.
A vast dungeon called Labyrinth of Amala has been added to the game.
Exploration of this dungeon is connected to the True Demon path as well, which also includes an additional final boss.
Dante, the main character of Devil May Cry games, makes an appearance in this enhanced version.
He is fought as a boss enemy early in the game, and can be recruited into the party if certain conditions are met.
This release also contains an additional opening movie prominently featuring him.
The enhanced version allows the player to select Normal or Hard difficulty level from the beginning of the game.
A few adjustments have been made to the gameplay balance: for example, there are less enemy ambushes than in the original version, and lower possibility for the protagonist to be hit by an instant-death attack.
Other gameplay tweaks include a transformation bonus for keeping the first recruited party member, an option to fuse some of the previously encountered boss enemies and have them join the party, an option to fight (and later recruit) the powerful demons Beelzebub and Metatron, and a new skill (Pierce).
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 Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne 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-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €18.92 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €20.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €89.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €89.72 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €18.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-01 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €19.31 |
| 2026-07-01 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €60.44 |
| 2026-07-01 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.89 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.55 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €88.49 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.04 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.08 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.76 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.52 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.55 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.76 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €88.49 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.04 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.21 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.60 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.56 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €88.69 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne 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 Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne worth?
Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne for PlayStation 2 is currently worth €17.89 loose, €18.92 complete in box, and €20.42 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne rare?
Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne 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 Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne?
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 Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne, loose is €17.89 and CIB is €18.92 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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