Tetris Effect: Connected
Xbox One · 2020
About this game
Tetris Effect is a visually and aurally immersive puzzle game that reimagines classic Tetris through a sequence of themed stages where every move shapes the environment.
The game presents no narrative in the traditional sense; instead, it unfolds as a journey through synesthetic musical and visual landscapes tied closely to player input and rhythm.
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Gameplay remains faithful to the core Tetris format: players rotate and place falling tetrominoes to clear lines and prevent the stack from reaching the top.
Enhanced by the “Zone” mechanic - players can temporarily stop time to clear multiple lines at once - this adds strategic depth and higher scoring potential.
Accompanied by a progression system that unlocks new stages and challenges, the game blends precision gameplay with dynamic audio-visual feedback that syncs to each placement and line clear.
Tetris Effect: Connected introduces a robust set of multiplayer modes, shifting Tetris from solo play to both cooperative and competitive formats.
Notable modes include Connected - a three-player cooperative battle against AI bosses where players’ boards interlink, Zone Battle - a direct one-on-one using the Zone mechanic, and Score Attack for parallel score competition.
The game ensures cross-platform compatibility and supports VR in several versions, maintaining the original's immersive quality.
Additionally, a central, explorable multiplayer hub and a tiered matchmaking system underscore its expanded social and competitive dimensions.
About Xbox One
Microsoft's Xbox One launched in 2013 alongside the PS4 and leaned heavily into backwards compatibility and subscription services like Game Pass. Because so many Xbox One owners moved to all-digital libraries, physical Xbox One cartridges — sorry, discs — in good condition are comparatively less common on the secondhand market than their PlayStation equivalents from the same era.
Gamevaro tracks Tetris Effect: Connected for Xbox One 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
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €119.01 |
| 2026-06-24 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €143.50 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Tetris Effect: Connected, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Xbox One 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 Tetris Effect: Connected worth?
Tetris Effect: Connected for Xbox One is currently worth €143.50 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Tetris Effect: Connected rare?
Tetris Effect: Connected has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Xbox One titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Tetris Effect: Connected?
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 Tetris Effect: Connected worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Tetris Effect: Connected is currently worth €143.50 loose, versus €119.01 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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