The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II

PlayStation 3 · 2014

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About this game

This is the first title of the Trails of Cold Steel subseries in The Legend of Heroes series of JRPGs.

It follows the adventures of Rean and his friends as they go to a prestigious military academy and travel the continent.

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The battle system is turn-based where you move characters around and unleash skills (known as Arts and Crafts) that can reach multiple enemies.

It's a lot like Chrono Trigger in that these skills affect enemies within a line, circle, or box.

Character progression is interesting as you equip various orbs to enhance stats, learn new skills, and acquire interesting bonuses.

It's a lot like the Materia system in Final Fantasy VII although it's far less easy to exploit.

When exploring locations, you can slash at enemies before starting battles in order to gain an advantage, uncover many treasure chests, and speak to loads of unique characters while checking off a list of side-quests.

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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 Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II 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

PAL

Loose / Item only

€55.35

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NTSC-U

Loose / Item only

€40.60

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NTSC-J

Loose / Item only

€40.60

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Recent sales

Date	Type	Region	Price	Source
2026-07-03	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€40.60	eBay US
2026-07-03	Loose / Item only	PAL	€55.35	eBay NL
2026-07-03	Loose / Item only	NTSC-J	€40.60	eBay US

Market insights

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NTSC-U is 36% cheaper

The NTSC-U version (€40.60) is significantly cheaper than PAL (€55.35) loose.

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II, 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 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II worth?

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II for PlayStation 3 is currently worth €55.35 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II rare?

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II 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 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II?

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 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II is currently worth €55.35 loose, versus €40.60 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.