Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z [Special Edition]
PlayStation 3 · 2011
About this game
Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z is a spin-off game of the Ninja Gaiden series.
The player takes the role of the ninja Yaiba who was killed by Ryu Hayabusa, the usual protagonist of the series.
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Now he is resurrected by a corporation with the goal to learn more about a zombie epidemic which has something to do with Hayabusa.
Additionally Yaiba has the personal goal to take revenge for his death.
In contrast to the previous games, this one is less serious and presents absurd situations and humorous dialogues.
Regarding gameplay, this is a hack & slash game with the series' trademark high difficulty.
Yaiba faces numerous enemies in melee combat and needs to dispose of them by using his weapons (slashes with his short sword, a powerful attack with the robot fist or an area attack) and most importantly ranking up combos.
This rewards the possibility to perform a finishing move which makes enemies drop health or short-lasting weapons.
Many enemies are elemental based which can be exploited, e.g. outmaneuvering an electro zombie so it hurts a fire zombie creates an electrical storm.
More combos and passive bonuses can be unlocked after earning enough experience points.
Besides fighting, the player also has to solve some environmental puzzles and survive acrobatic sequences in which Yaiba runs up walls and swing around.
Those rely on pressing the correct button at the correct time to avoid death.
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 Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z [Special 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
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €31.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €22.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €9.17 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €28.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €18.78 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €18.77 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €30.59 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €9.16 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €22.92 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €27.81 |
| 2026-07-03 | Item only | PAL | €39.95 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €27.43 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €9.07 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €30.17 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.67 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €18.51 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €22.61 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | PAL | €18.51 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | PAL | €9.07 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | PAL | €30.17 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €27.43 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.67 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €22.61 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | PAL | €18.55 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | PAL | €27.49 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | PAL | €9.09 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | PAL | €30.24 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | PAL | €22.66 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z [Special 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 Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z [Special Edition] worth?
Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z [Special Edition] for PlayStation 3 is currently worth €39.95 loose, €22.98 complete in box, and €28.71 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z [Special Edition] rare?
Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z [Special 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 Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z [Special 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 Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z [Special Edition], loose is €39.95 and CIB is €22.98 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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