Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
Xbox · 2005
About this game
Set in the not too distant future, Japan creates the Information Self-Defense Force (I-SDF).
The creation of this force is seen as a violation of international law and Japan's constitution, and it causes tensions to rise between Japan, China, and North Korea.
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In time, North Korea and China set up shipping blockades around Japan, and Japan calls on the United States for help, citing article nine of the Postwar Constitution.
Throughout this time, Japan uncovers more and more information that the infamous Black Gold Day was caused by intentional information warfare attacks.
As the U.S. prepares to launch the USS Clarence E.
Walsh, Third Echelon sends the famous Sam Fisher on a mission that appears to be unrelated to the incident, but which may end up being the most important element of it all.
In Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory , players take on the role of field operative Sam Fisher for a third outing.
Fisher has some new moves this time around, and he also has a new weapon always at his disposal; a combat knife.
Utilizing the knife, Sam can either kill his enemies, or simply knock them out.
At the end of each mission, the player is given an overview of how they did.
The more people that the player spares, the better the success score.
The single-player game is more open-ended than the past two Splinter Cell games.
While players are still forced through some areas in a "tunnel" like fashion, with no choice of where to go, there are many instances where they can decide how they'd like to get there.
For example, in the caverns, one can either kill two enemies and cross the bridge, or leave them alone, sneak along the side path, and climb a ladder at the end, bypassing the fight entirely, but still winding up in the same location.
Throughout the game many different locations are visited, such as a lighthouse, a Japanese tea house, Seoul, New York City during an East Coast blackout, and other such exotic locales.
The Spies-vs-Mercs multiplayer mode that appeared in the previo
About Xbox
Microsoft's original Xbox (2001) marked the company's first console and stood out for its built-in hard drive and Xbox Live service, which laid the groundwork for modern online console gaming. Original Xbox discs are prone to wear, so complete, undamaged copies — especially of the system's more niche or Japan-only titles — are less common than the console's overall sales figures might suggest.
Gamevaro tracks Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory for Xbox 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 | Complete in Box | PAL | €16.27 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | PAL | €15.85 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.35 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €37.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €4.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €34.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €137.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €4.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €43.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €9.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €11.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €34.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.64 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €4.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.01 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €37.57 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €9.52 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €137.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €4.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €10.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €11.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €43.73 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.87 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €25.47 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory 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 Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory worth?
Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory for Xbox is currently worth €15.85 loose, €11.99 complete in box, and €34.16 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory rare?
Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory 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 Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory?
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 Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, loose is €15.85 and CIB is €11.99 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory is currently worth €15.85 loose, versus €12.35 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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