Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
PlayStation 3 · 2003
About this game
The King and the Prince of Persia are besieging the Maharajah's castle to plunder the treasures hidden inside.
In order to impress his father, the Prince sneaks inside to recover the magical Dagger of Time.
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He quickly learns that this dagger has the ability to control time.
The malevolent Vizier has other plans for the dagger, however, and tricks the Prince into unlocking a mysterious secret of the Dagger that causes the King and many of his subjects to be turned into sand zombies.
Now, the Prince must figure out what has happened and try to set things right again.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is an action game with platforming and puzzle-solving elements.
It updates many of the gameplay concepts from the previous games, and brings them into a fully three-dimensional world.
The Prince will engage in sword fighting, wall climbing, spike dodging, puzzle solving, and more in his quest.
The Prince also carries the Dagger of Time, which allows him to unleash several magical powers.
The most important of these powers is the ability to reverse time.
This ability allows the player to reverse their actions when they lead the Prince to his death.
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 Sands of Time 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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NTSC-U
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-03 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €8.47 |
| 2026-07-02 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €7.96 |
| 2026-07-02 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €7.96 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, 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 Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time worth?
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time for PlayStation 3 is currently worth €8.47 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time rare?
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 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 Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time?
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 Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is currently worth €8.47 loose, versus €7.96 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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