Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII [Exclusive Limited Edition]
PlayStation 3 · 2014
About this game
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is the third episode in the Final Fantasy XIII saga.
It follows the story of Lightning who returns after a long period of time, having to fight her way through against various foes and even allies because of a prophecy predicting that the Savior will return to destroy the world.
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The game must be completed in a limited amount of time, seven days that can be extended to thirteen days.
The NPCs are in constant movement, which means that depending on how much time has elapsed, they will be at different locations.
Rather than using the Crystarium System from the previous games, the protagonist's skills improve as she completes quests, some of which are optional and are either obtained at the Canvas of Prayer or given by NPCs.
Every day at 6, Lightning is taken back to the Ark, where she gives Eradia, an energy bestowed by NPC quests, to the Yggdrasil tree to extend her allotted time.
The enemies are visible on the World map, and whoever strikes before the battle starts first will deal damage to their opponent.
Enemies will appear in larger number during night time.
The battle use the Style-Change Active Time Battle System, an upgraded version of the previous game's Paradigm system.
Lightning has access to different outfits that give her various abilities.
The system is reminiscent of Final Fantasy X-2 's Garment system.
Such outfits are often inspired from other games, such as Final Fantasy VII and even from a cross-over scenario with Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn .
Each garb has its own set of skills mapped to the controller buttons rather than in a list of commands.
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 Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII [Exclusive Limited Edition] 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 | Item only | PAL | €23.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €14.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €65.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €59.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €50.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €23.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €50.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €65.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €59.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €23.60 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €14.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €23.95 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €23.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €58.39 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €14.77 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €64.23 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €53.16 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €23.29 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | PAL | €64.23 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €59.07 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €6.95 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | PAL | €23.29 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €58.39 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | PAL | €11.13 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | PAL | €58.53 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | PAL | €59.20 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | PAL | €11.15 |
| 2026-06-15 | Manual Only | PAL | €6.97 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | PAL | €23.34 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | PAL | €64.38 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII [Exclusive Limited Edition] 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 Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII [Exclusive Limited Edition] worth?
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Is Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII [Exclusive Limited Edition] rare?
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII [Exclusive Limited Edition] 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 Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII [Exclusive Limited Edition]?
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.
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