Yakuza 5

PlayStation 3 · 2012

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About this game

Kiryu Kazuma was brought up in the Sunflower Orphanage, and has been protected since his childhood by a lieutenant of the Dojima Family, affiliated with the Tokyo-based Tojo Clan of the Japanese organized crime syndicate, the yakuza.

His back covered with a tattoo of a dragon, Kazuma soon becomes a prominent member of the Dojima Family - until he takes the blame for the murder of its leader in order to protect his best friend, and is sent to prison.

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Ten years later, Kazuma returns to his home town Kamurocho.

He finds out that Yumi Sawamura, a young woman he grew up with in the orphanage, has disappeared.

Ten billion yen has been stolen from the Tojo Clan, and various yakuza groups are searching for the money everywhere.

Against his will, Kazuma becomes involved again in the struggles and intrigues of the yakuza world.

Yakuza is a hybrid game that contains elements of free-roaming exploration, hand-to-hand fighting, and role-playing.

In the exploration mode, Kazuma explores the Kamurocho district on foot.

The game's structure is mission-based: the player can, for the most part, explore the town, entering some of the buildings, shopping, or participating in various mini-games, such as UFO catcher, batting cage, slot machines, blackjack, and others.

Beside plot-advancing missions, the game also features side quests, which can be triggered by interacting with some of the characters roaming the town.

Hostile yakuza will often approach Kazuma on the city streets or during the missions, which leads to combat sequences.

The battles take place on separate screens; Kazuma must eliminate all of his enemies to achieve victory.

Though guns can be used by Kazuma or his opponents, the vast majority of the fights involve melee combat.

Kazuma can fight bare-handed, and is able to execute a variety of moves - punches, kicks, grabbing, throwing, and combinations thereof.

In addition, the player can interact with many objects seen on the battle screen and use them as weapons.

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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 Yakuza 5 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

€44.77

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NTSC-U

Loose / Item only

€37.53

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NTSC-J

Loose / Item only

€37.42

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Recent sales

Date	Type	Region	Price	Source
2026-07-03	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€37.53	eBay US
2026-07-03	Loose / Item only	PAL	€44.77	eBay NL
2026-07-03	Loose / Item only	NTSC-J	€37.42	eBay US

Market insights

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NTSC-U is 19% cheaper

The NTSC-U version (€37.53) is significantly cheaper than PAL (€44.77) loose.

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Yakuza 5, 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 Yakuza 5 worth?

Yakuza 5 for PlayStation 3 is currently worth €44.77 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Yakuza 5 rare?

Yakuza 5 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 Yakuza 5?

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 Yakuza 5 worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of Yakuza 5 is currently worth €44.77 loose, versus €37.53 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.