Rocksmith
PlayStation 3 · 2011
About this game
Rocksmith is a music game where a guitar is used as a controller to play songs as popularized through the Guitar Freaks , Guitar Hero and Rock Band series.
Unlike those games however an actual guitar is used.
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Almost any electric guitar can be plugged in using a custom standard 1⁄4 in (6.35 mm) output jack of a guitar to a USB plug to transfer the signal from analog to digital.
The Real Tone cable is included with every copy of the game but can also be bought separately as the game can be played in split-screen multiplayer.
The guitar playing process is not simplified as it aims to teach players to learn and improve real guitar skills.
Instead it has an adaptive difficulty level starting with single notes that gradually become more complicated and are eventually turned into the complete riffs if the player manages to keep up.
It borrows the familiar view from the aforementioned games where a song is represented as a stream of notes flowing on a board towards the player.
They need to be timed right to play them out correctly.
Near the bottom of the screen is a horizontal overlay that shows the correct position on the fingerboard.
Near the top of the screen the lyrics flow by along with the overall score based on accuracy and difficulty.
An overall rating keeps track of the progress throughout the entire game.
It comes with a selection of over 50 classic and modern rocks songs with some unlockables when a double encore is achieved in a journey mode set.
In the amp mode the sounds of the guitar can be tuned through a selection of pedals and amplifiers.
They can be mapped to three slots to activate them during songs.
Preset settings are used for each song by default to make them sound authentic and custom ones are unlocked when a songs has been properly played.
A riff repeater option offers custom difficulty levels by breaking up the songs into parts such as the intro, outro, solo, verse and it comes with three modes.
In Free Play every note needs to be played, The Accel
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 Rocksmith 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
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €46.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €3.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €40.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €36.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €24.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €42.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €28.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €9.41 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.52 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €28.55 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €38.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €23.52 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €3.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.52 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.88 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €34.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €46.19 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €41.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.88 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €9.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.62 |
| 2026-07-03 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.64 |
| 2026-07-03 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €18.82 |
| 2026-07-03 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €6.78 |
| 2026-07-02 | New (sealed) | PAL | €24.95 |
| 2026-07-02 | Item only | PAL | €11.07 |
| 2026-07-02 | Complete in Box | PAL | €8.98 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Rocksmith 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 Rocksmith worth?
Rocksmith for PlayStation 3 is currently worth €11.07 loose, €24.35 complete in box, and €36.75 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Rocksmith rare?
Rocksmith 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 Rocksmith?
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 Rocksmith, loose is €11.07 and CIB is €24.35 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Rocksmith worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Rocksmith is currently worth €11.07 loose, versus €9.64 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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