Demon's Souls [The Best]
PlayStation 3
About this game
In the land of Boletaria, the Old King Allant wakened the Old One, a terrible demon that was sealed away below the Nexus eons ago.
Now a colourless fog is unleashing the demons and terrorizing mankind.
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Only one lone hero can save Boletaria from its doom.
Demon's Souls is an action role-playing game where the player can choose from a wide variety of starting classes, including hunters, knights, soldiers, priests and magicians.
The objective is to proceed through five worlds and defeat the demon bosses at the end of each level.
Killing enemies will give the player souls, the game's currency.
These can be traded in for weapons, spells, miracles, items and equipment or to upgrade the player's stats at the Nexus, the world's central hub.
During combat, the player has to watch the protagonist's stamina bar, which decreases with physical movements like attacking, evading or blocking.
Death does not end the game: once the hero dies he respawns in soul form.
This means that his health is reduced, but he can do more damage against foes.
Every time the protagonist dies he loses all the collected souls.
However, these can be regained by touching the spot where the character lost his life.
The game features an online portion, where it is possible to observe other players playing the game in "alternate universes", running around the level as white phantoms.
Places where players died are marked and can be viewed as a replay, to warn the player of imminent danger.
It is also possible to leave messages about dangers like strong enemies or traps on the ground, which can be read by other players.
With the use of special items, it is also possible to play cooperatively with other players or invade their worlds to kill them.
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 Demon's Souls [The Best] 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €3.04 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €10.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €12.14 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €18.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €20.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €4.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €10.47 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €4.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €3.03 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €18.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €12.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €20.20 |
| 2026-07-03 | Item only | NTSC-J | €13.01 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €4.82 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €11.97 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €18.11 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €19.92 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €3.02 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €12.06 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €4.80 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-J | €11.92 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €3.01 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €18.04 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €19.85 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €12.01 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €3.02 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €17.97 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €19.77 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €4.83 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €11.88 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Demon's Souls [The Best] 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 Demon's Souls [The Best] worth?
Demon's Souls [The Best] for PlayStation 3 is currently worth €13.01 loose, €12.14 complete in box, and €18.37 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Demon's Souls [The Best] rare?
Demon's Souls [The Best] 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 Demon's Souls [The Best]?
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 Demon's Souls [The Best], loose is €13.01 and CIB is €12.14 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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