DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires
PlayStation 3 · 2014
About this game
Dynasty Warriors is a 3D fighting game steeped in traditional Chinese history and mythology, its characters being warriors from the Three Kingdoms era, a setting that was used by Koei before in their Romance of the Three Kingdoms series .
Over 2000 years ago, Guang-Wu revived the Han Dynasty in China.
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Wars and chaos follow for centuries after, because of regional conflicts, rival dynasties, and bureaucratic problems.
An insurgent group, the Yellow Turban Rebels, roams China killing government officials.
The current Emperor Shao is protected by troops raised by the nobles of the land - but each noble has their own plan to gain power.
The fighting is based on martial arts and weapons (and the tactics thereof) rather than focusing on combos, special moves, or other modern fighting-game embellishments.
The characters can be chosen from four groups, each representing one of the main kingdoms - Shu, Wei, and Wu, as well as a miscellaneous-character 4th group.
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 DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires 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
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-03 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €39.52 |
| 2026-07-03 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €52.29 |
| 2026-07-03 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €39.52 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires, 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 DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires worth?
DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires for PlayStation 3 is currently worth €52.29 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires rare?
DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires 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 DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires?
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 DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires is currently worth €52.29 loose, versus €39.52 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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