Spec Ops: The Line [Premium Edition]
PlayStation 3 · 2012
About this game
Spec Ops: The Line is a military third-person shooter.
It is an entry in the long-running Spec Ops series but with no reference to the story or gameplay mechanics from the earlier games.
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The game is set in Dubai where a series of sandstorms has ravaged the environment.
After serving in Afghanistan, colonel John Konrad volunteered to lead the 33rd battalion to evacuate the city.
After six months there had been no news of his mission until a transmission was picked up where he explains the evacuation was a completely disaster.
A team of three men who served under Konrad are tasked to locate survivors and then leave the city immediately to radio command from outside the storm wall and send in the cavalry.
The squad consists of Captain Martin Walker, Lieutenant Adams and Sergeant Lugo, and the player only controls the first while the other two are controlled by the AI.
They need to employ tactical squad-based maneuvers combined with shooting and seeking cover to progress through the missions.
The overall story draws inspiration from the book Heart of Darkness , also known through the film adaptation Apocalypse Now , and therefore it is no coincidence that the colonel's last name is Konrad, in reference to the book's author Joseph Conrad .
The game is introduced with a flashforward of a frantic fight in the air between two helicopters in the prologue and then starts off in the first chapter when the squad enters the city.
Initially the entire area is abandoned, but they quickly find some bodies of the 33rd and are attacked by locals insurgents.
The different missions then lead the squad through sandy Dubai mixed with modern buildings and palaces now in decay.
Game mechanics include seeking cover, aiming from behind obstacles, vaulting, sprinting, and taking out the insurgents.
As only the main character is controlled by the player, team mates act on their own but can also be given different orders.
These are not only general, as Walker can for instance ask to engage a sp
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 Spec Ops: The Line [Premium Edition] 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
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €48.17 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €9.41 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €25.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €52.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €20.92 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €48.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €52.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.89 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €9.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €20.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €25.52 |
| 2026-07-02 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €79.06 |
| 2026-07-02 | Item only | NTSC-U | €30.89 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €47.44 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €52.18 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €9.23 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €20.58 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.77 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €23.06 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €20.58 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €47.44 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €9.23 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €52.18 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.77 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €23.06 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €20.63 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €47.55 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €52.30 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €23.12 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Spec Ops: The Line [Premium Edition] 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 Spec Ops: The Line [Premium Edition] worth?
Spec Ops: The Line [Premium Edition] for PlayStation 3 is currently worth €30.89 loose, €25.53 complete in box, and €48.17 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Spec Ops: The Line [Premium Edition] rare?
Spec Ops: The Line [Premium Edition] 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 Spec Ops: The Line [Premium Edition]?
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 Spec Ops: The Line [Premium Edition], loose is €30.89 and CIB is €25.53 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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