Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
PlayStation 3 · 2016
About this game
This is the first title of the Trails of Cold Steel subseries in The Legend of Heroes series of JRPGs.
It follows the adventures of Rean and his friends as they go to a prestigious military academy and travel the continent.
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The battle system is turn-based where you move characters around and unleash skills (known as Arts and Crafts) that can reach multiple enemies.
It's a lot like Chrono Trigger in that these skills affect enemies within a line, circle, or box.
Character progression is interesting as you equip various orbs to enhance stats, learn new skills, and acquire interesting bonuses.
It's a lot like the Materia system in Final Fantasy VII although it's far less easy to exploit.
When exploring locations, you can slash at enemies before starting battles in order to gain an advantage, uncover many treasure chests, and speak to loads of unique characters while checking off a list of side-quests.
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 Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 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.
Adding Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This PS3 release dates back to 2016.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €20.77 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €9.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €23.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €22.52 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €45.32 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €22.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €25.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €41.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €41.18 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €22.89 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €20.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €23.26 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €25.18 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €45.30 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €9.19 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €22.51 |
| 2026-07-03 | Item only | NTSC-U | €32.51 |
| 2026-07-03 | Item only | PAL | €44.87 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €33.61 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €8.70 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €19.66 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.44 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 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 Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel worth?
Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel for PlayStation 3 is currently worth €44.87 loose, €22.52 complete in box, and €22.90 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel rare?
Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 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 Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel?
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 Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel, loose is €44.87 and CIB is €22.52 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is currently worth €44.87 loose, versus €32.51 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
Ratings & Reviews
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