Prince Of Persia: The Forgotten Sands [Essentials]
PlayStation 3 · 2010
About this game
Unique to the Wii, this installment of Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands tells a new chapter in the adventures of the titular Prince.
This story begins with a small marketplace, where the Prince acquires a small fairy-like genie, Zhara, for a ridiculous price.
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His wishes are predictable: a kingdom of his own to prove his worth to his father, and a princess to marry.
Zhara guides the Prince to the lost kingdom of Izdihar, where it does not take long for the Prince to realize the treachery: Izdihar is in ruins, overrun by mutant vegetation, and all its inhabitants have been corrupted by a master-plant known as the Haoma.
Zhara states that the Prince will have to prove his worth in order to earn his kingdom.
In Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands , the player controls the Prince as he runs on walls, climbs, fights enemies, uses magical powers, and generally parkours his way around obstacles and traps.
He is accompanied by the genie Zhara, a fairy-like djinn that can be controlled by a second player.
Zhara helps the Prince in his adventures, offering advice, riddles and history lessons about the kingdom of Izdihar.
If controlled by a player, the genie can freeze enemies in combat, slow down traps, and do magic to help the Prince in his acrobatics.
Non-playable characters include people from the kingdom of Izdihar.
A corrupted king, his daughter Nasreen, and multiple minions that once were human but now wear masks in a useless effort to hide their mutations caused by the evil plant Haoma.
The game uses the Wii motion controls extensively in all sorts of ways.
Movement is generally achieved with the thumbstick located on the Nunchuk, with options to roll, jump, and use magical powers located on the Wiimote.
The pointing ability of the Wiimote is also used to solve puzzles, activate gameplay elements and attack enemies.
In combat, the motion-sensing abilities of the Wiimote and Nunchuk are put to use, using simple arm gestures to make the Prince do a variety of attac
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 Prince Of Persia: The Forgotten Sands [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 | Box Only | PAL | €9.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €4.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €39.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €23.76 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €35.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €35.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €4.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €39.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €9.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €23.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.94 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €35.36 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €38.90 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.86 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €4.89 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €9.37 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €23.43 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €35.36 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.86 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | PAL | €38.90 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | PAL | €4.89 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | PAL | €9.37 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €23.43 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | PAL | €4.90 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | PAL | €35.45 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | PAL | €9.39 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | PAL | €38.99 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | PAL | €23.48 |
| 2026-06-15 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.87 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Prince Of Persia: The Forgotten Sands [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 Prince Of Persia: The Forgotten Sands [Essentials] worth?
Gamevaro hasn't tracked a market sale for Prince Of Persia: The Forgotten Sands [Essentials] (PlayStation 3) yet, so no current value is available. Prices are sourced from real marketplace sales, and this page will update automatically once sales data comes in.
Is Prince Of Persia: The Forgotten Sands [Essentials] rare?
Prince Of Persia: The Forgotten Sands [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 Prince Of Persia: The Forgotten Sands [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. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
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