Batman: Arkham Origins
Nintendo Wii U · 2013
About this game
Batman: Arkham Origins is a prequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum and is set about one year after Bruce Wayne became Batman.
The main villain is the drug lord Black Mask who assigns eight powerful villains - e.g.
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Bane or Firefly - to assassinate Batman once and for all.
During the course of the story, Batman also has to deal with Joker for the first time.
It is also long before Arkham City was established and therefore Batman can explore the whole city; the new city part has about the same size as the known area.
However, the different setting does not make a whole lot of difference - because of a curfew there are no civilians to be found.
Batman can use the Batwing for fast traveling (there is no active flying involved) and visit his Batcave.
The basic gameplay is unchanged to Arkham City .
Batman still slides through the open city and visits more linear locations in plot missions, including several boss fights.
The fights use the series' trademark freeflow system: Batman takes on many enemies and quickly switches between them while building up a combo counter.
An important part of these fights is to react to the enemies, e.g. using the counter-attack or using certain abilities/gadgets to counter the enemies' special attacks.
When said enemies have firearms, melee fights are out of the question and Batman has to use stealth.
Then he typically sits on gargoyles, observes the scene and picks out one enemy at a time.
Here Batman can use his gadgets to distract/take out enemies or use the detective view to see through walls.
Defeating enemies rewards experience points - more are awarded when using skills/gadgets - which are used to upgrade gadgets or improve Batman's abilities.
During the open world segments, there is a lot to do.
Besides fighting even more enemies, there are side quests to solve, e.g. stopping the sniper Deadbeat or solving the Enigma puzzles which usually involve pressing switches and using gadgets.
Riddler's photo challenges were removed, but in turn the
About Nintendo Wii U
The Wii U (2012) was commercially Nintendo's least successful home console, hampered by market confusion over whether the GamePad tablet controller was a new device or a Wii accessory. Its low sales mean smaller overall print runs across the board, and several first-party and indie darlings have already become noticeably pricier than their commercial performance would suggest, since there are simply fewer copies in circulation.
Gamevaro tracks Batman: Arkham Origins for Nintendo Wii U 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
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | PAL | €16.36 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | PAL | €104.93 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | PAL | €14.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €2.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €50.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €6.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.69 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €28.43 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.77 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €95.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €59.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €7.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €55.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.77 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €50.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €2.82 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €28.42 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €95.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €6.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €55.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.47 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €7.05 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.26 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Batman: Arkham Origins 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 Batman: Arkham Origins worth?
Batman: Arkham Origins for Nintendo Wii U is currently worth €16.36 loose, €7.05 complete in box, and €50.16 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Batman: Arkham Origins rare?
Batman: Arkham Origins 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 Batman: Arkham Origins?
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 Batman: Arkham Origins, loose is €16.36 and CIB is €7.05 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Batman: Arkham Origins worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Batman: Arkham Origins is currently worth €16.36 loose, versus €12.24 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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