Dead Island: Game of the Year Edition [Essentials]
PlayStation 3 · 2012
About this game
This special edition contains: Dead Island The Ripper: in-game crafting recipe to build a weapon that's a combination of a buzzsaw and a baseball bat.
A token to redeem the Bloodbath Arena DLC when it is released (not available at launch).
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In the US it was an automatic upgrade for preorders through the GameStop retailer.
In Europe the special edition was available freely at retail, and some releases (Belgium and the Netherlands for instance) had the full game content without a mention of special edition on the cover, but with the alternate cover art, next to the regular release of the game.
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 Dead Island: Game of the Year Edition [Essentials] 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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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €2.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €2.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.40 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €2.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €2.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.61 |
| 2026-07-03 | Item only | PAL | €3.95 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.53 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €2.40 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €8.63 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €2.21 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €9.49 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.38 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.38 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.53 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | PAL | €2.40 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | PAL | €2.21 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €8.63 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | PAL | €9.49 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | PAL | €9.51 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.54 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | PAL | €2.21 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | PAL | €2.40 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | PAL | €8.65 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Dead Island: Game of the Year Edition [Essentials] 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 Dead Island: Game of the Year Edition [Essentials] worth?
Dead Island: Game of the Year Edition [Essentials] for PlayStation 3 is currently worth €3.95 loose, €5.61 complete in box, and €8.75 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Dead Island: Game of the Year Edition [Essentials] rare?
Dead Island: Game of the Year Edition [Essentials] 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 Dead Island: Game of the Year Edition [Essentials]?
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 Dead Island: Game of the Year Edition [Essentials], loose is €3.95 and CIB is €5.61 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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