Dark Cloud

PlayStation 3 · 2000

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About this game

400 Years ago, a war between the Eastern Continent and the Western Wizard Army destroyed the world as a great power was unleashed.

Time has passed and in present day, the power-hungry General Flag has organized a ritual to awaken this power once more: the Dark Genie.

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Barely controlled by a spell, the Dark Genie once again breaks the world, beginning with the village of Norune.

The only survivor of Norune is a boy named Toan, son of the great hero Ada.

As Toan surveys the destruction, the Spirit King appears and tells him that all is not lost; pieces of the world, including buildings and people, have been sealed away in protective Atla spheres.

Using a magic glove called the Atlamillia, Toan must resurrect the world and find the powers necessary to defeat the Dark Genie.

Dark Cloud is an action-RPG title, often compared to Soul Blazer , played from the 3rd person perspective.

Toan must enter randomly generated dungeons where he will battle monsters and recover Atla spheres.

Toan battles with a sword, which can be slashed directly in front of him or powered up for a stronger blow.

During his travels, Toan encounters other characters who will offer to aid him and can be switched to during dungeons, with individual statistics and weapons.

Items are also found and shared among the party, including restorative items, attack items and general power-ups.

Each character has a thirst meter, which much be replenished or health will start to drain.

Should a character lose all their health, they will fall in battle and be returned to town unless Stand-In powder is used, in which case that character is unavailable and control passes to another.

Toan is the only character able to collect Atla spheres which contain different items needed to restore the villages destroyed by the Dark Genie.

Rebuilding is done outside the dungeon in a designated village area.

Buildings can be placed down, rotated and moved as need be.

They can also be upgraded with additional furniture and people (us

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About PlayStation 3

Released in 2006, the PlayStation 3 had a rocky start thanks to its high launch price but became known for its exclusive franchises and Blu-ray drive, which doubled as an early home theater upgrade for many households. PS3 collecting is still relatively young — most titles are inexpensive — but the console's digital PSN storefront closure risk has pushed more collectors toward physical copies specifically to preserve access.

Gamevaro tracks Dark Cloud for PlayStation 3 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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Market values by condition

PAL

Loose / Item only

€24.41

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NTSC-U

Loose / Item only

€13.82

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NTSC-J

Loose / Item only

€13.80

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Recent sales

Date	Type	Region	Price	Source
2026-07-03	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€13.82	eBay US
2026-07-03	Loose / Item only	NTSC-J	€13.80	eBay US
2026-07-02	Loose / Item only	PAL	€24.41	eBay NL

Market insights

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NTSC-U is 77% cheaper

The NTSC-U version (€13.82) is significantly cheaper than PAL (€24.41) loose.

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Dark Cloud, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 3 titles.

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 Dark Cloud worth?

Dark Cloud for PlayStation 3 is currently worth €24.41 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Dark Cloud rare?

Dark Cloud has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 3 titles.

What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Dark Cloud?

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.

Is Dark Cloud worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of Dark Cloud is currently worth €24.41 loose, versus €13.82 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.