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Portal 2 [Essentials]
PlayStation 3 · 2013
About this game
Journalist Nicole Rankvist receives a letter from Robert, her archaeologist father, describing the discovery of the key for a powerful artifact called the Crystal Portal.
When he goes missing, Nicole must find the scattered pieces of the key around the world.
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The Mystery of the Crystal Portal is a hidden object that replaces the traditional list of objects names with a different gameplay mechanic.
The player has to click on certain objects in the scenery that open a circle around it with photographs of items that must be found and dragged to it.
After picking all the required stuff, some of these container objects disappear to reveal a key item underneath them.
Some of the objects have to be collected in one screen to be used in another place (for example, finding matches outside the house to light a fireplace inside).
At the end of each stage/location there's a unique logic puzzle game to be solved, involving some of the objects that the player picked up.
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 Portal 2 [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 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €4.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €2.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €8.66 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €4.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.26 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €2.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €8.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-03 | Item only | PAL | €12.89 |
| 2026-07-02 | Item only | PAL | €15.94 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €8.54 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.16 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €4.89 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.29 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €2.05 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €7.76 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €7.76 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.16 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.29 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | PAL | €8.54 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | PAL | €4.89 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | PAL | €2.05 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.17 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | PAL | €2.06 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | PAL | €4.90 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | PAL | €8.56 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Portal 2 [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 Portal 2 [Essentials] worth?
Portal 2 [Essentials] for PlayStation 3 is currently worth €12.89 loose, €5.27 complete in box, and €7.87 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Portal 2 [Essentials] rare?
Portal 2 [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 Portal 2 [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 Portal 2 [Essentials], loose is €12.89 and CIB is €5.27 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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