The Last of Us: Post-Pandemic Edition
PlayStation 3 · 2013
About this game
The Last of Us is a survival horror action game.
The story focuses on the two characters Joel and Ellie.
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The game starts in a contemporary, but post-apocalyptic version of Boston twenty years after the outbreak of the Cordyceps Brain Infection (CBI), an infection spread by a mushroom that turns anyone infected into zombie-like creatures in two days.
The opening sequence is set during the outbreak and it has Joel escape the invaded city with the help of his brother Tommy.
Twenty years later, civilization is almost entirely destroyed.
Independent groups of survivors have organized themselves into military outfits that quarantine zones, hold curfew, and distribute rations.
Others are part of the resistance group the Fireflies, while Joel is a member of an independent group.
Together with his friend Tess, he survives by smuggling goods in and out of the city.
During a mission, they get into contact with a Fireflies member who offers stolen weapons back if they escort the 14-year-old girl Ellie out of the city.
After some events and revelations about Ellie's importance, Joel and Ellie end up together and their journey is documented in the course of a year and a few months, spread over five seasons.
The player controls Joel from a third-person perspective.
Ellie can also be controlled by herself for some extensive parts in the later chapters.
Similar to the developer's previous Uncharted games, gameplay combines action elements, exploration, and puzzle-solving.
Joel is however not as strong or acrobatic and he often needs to use ladders, planks, and other items to climb and get around.
Similarly, the survival horror theme with limited ammo and health makes him very vulnerable to attacks and a stealth approach is often more effective.
Enemies include various five types of infected (Runners, Stalkers, Clickers, Bloaters, and Spore Cadavers) each with their own characteristics, but also humans from the military groups and other survivors.
There is a selection of close and lo
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 The Last of Us: Post-Pandemic 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 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €524.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2755.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €328.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €1312.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €874.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1660.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €524.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €874.51 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1659.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €1311.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2754.69 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €327.94 |
| 2026-07-03 | Item only | NTSC-U | €1315.90 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €323.44 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €1293.76 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €899.94 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1725.02 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2716.91 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €517.51 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €323.44 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €1293.76 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €899.94 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €517.51 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1725.02 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2716.91 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2723.25 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €1296.78 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €518.72 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €905.65 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1729.05 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
The Last of Us: Post-Pandemic 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 The Last of Us: Post-Pandemic Edition worth?
The Last of Us: Post-Pandemic Edition for PlayStation 3 is currently worth €1315.90 loose, €1312.33 complete in box, and €1660.58 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Last of Us: Post-Pandemic Edition rare?
The Last of Us: Post-Pandemic 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 The Last of Us: Post-Pandemic 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 The Last of Us: Post-Pandemic Edition, loose is €1315.90 and CIB is €1312.33 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
