Sonic The Hedgehog (2006)
PlayStation 3 · 2006
About this game
Sonic the Hedgehog is the first of many games starring Sega's premier hedgehog, Sonic.
It's a side-scrolling platform game with a difference: speed.
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Sonic rushes through levels with incredible speed, allowing him to traverse loops and jumps with ease.
The plot of the game is simple.
Robotnik has captured many of Sonic's animal friends and trapped them inside robots.
Fortunately, Sonic can free his friends by destroying the robots with his spin attack.
Robotnik is trying to control the all-powerful chaos emeralds.
Sonic must grab them before he does in the 3D rotating bonus levels.
Sonic's weapon is his spin attack; while jumping, Sonic destroys hostile robots by touch.
Throughout the platforming levels, Sonic collects numerous rings.
If Sonic is hit by an enemy, all the rings he's carrying fall out and scatter around; Sonic can quickly grab the rings back before they disappear.
If Sonic is hit while not carrying any rings, he dies.
Collecting 100 rings gives Sonic an extra life.
There is also an invincibility bonus which temporarily protects Sonic from all attacks.
The game is divided into several "zones", each of them containing three levels.
At the end of each zone, Sonic confronts Dr.
Robotnik in a boss fight.
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 Sonic The Hedgehog (2006) 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-03 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €13.47 |
| 2026-07-03 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €19.16 |
| 2026-07-03 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €12.73 |
| 2026-07-03 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €11.41 |
| 2026-07-03 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €25.82 |
| 2026-07-03 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €12.73 |
| 2026-07-03 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €11.41 |
| 2026-07-03 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €25.82 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Sonic The Hedgehog (2006), 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 Sonic The Hedgehog (2006) worth?
Sonic The Hedgehog (2006) for PlayStation 3 is currently worth €13.47 loose, €19.16 complete in box. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Sonic The Hedgehog (2006) rare?
Sonic The Hedgehog (2006) 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 Sonic The Hedgehog (2006)?
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 Sonic The Hedgehog (2006), loose is €13.47 and CIB is €19.16 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Sonic The Hedgehog (2006) worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Sonic The Hedgehog (2006) is currently worth €13.47 loose, versus €12.73 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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