The Bard's Tale

Xbox · 2004

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About this game

The Bard is a cynical, opportunistic musician who roams the country in search of carnal pleasures.

However, this impatient and selfish fellow is compelled to accept the greatest quest of his life: save the princess Caleigh from a demonic cult that has kidnapped her.

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The unlikely hero must now explore the land in search of the princess, accompanied by the omnipresent Narrator who obviously can't stand the Bard and uses every opportunity to sarcastically comment on his actions.

Furthermore, Fionnaoch, the mysterious abductor of the princess, does everything he can to stop the Bard, sending his minions after him.

A self-proclaimed "quest for coin and cleavage", The Bard's Tale is an action RPG that is more of a whimsical take on role-playing games than a remake of the classic series .

As the Bard, players can fight off hordes of foes with blade and bow, and summon companions through magical Bard Songs.

Leveling up allows the player to raise the character's main attributes and invest specialization points in the different types of weapons he can use.

Magical companions must be sought out and then summoned during battles.

After being summoned, they act pretty much like AI-controlled party members; some of them specialize in physical attacks and offensive spells, while others can heal the hero.

During conversations the player can choose "nice" or "snarky" responses for the protagonist.

While mostly used for humorous effect, some of these responses may affect subsequent events.

The game uses the Dark Alliance engine and has a similar camera and control scheme.

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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 The Bard's Tale 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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Market values by condition

PAL

Loose / Item only

€14.43

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NTSC-U

Loose / Item only

€10.82

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Recent sales

Date	Type	Region	Price	Source
2026-07-13	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€10.82	eBay US
2026-07-13	Loose / Item only	PAL	€14.43	eBay NL

Market insights

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NTSC-U is 33% cheaper

The NTSC-U version (€10.82) is significantly cheaper than PAL (€14.43) loose.

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for The Bard's Tale, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Xbox 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 The Bard's Tale worth?

The Bard's Tale for Xbox is currently worth €14.43 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is The Bard's Tale rare?

The Bard's Tale has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Xbox titles.

What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for The Bard's Tale?

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 The Bard's Tale worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of The Bard's Tale is currently worth €14.43 loose, versus €10.82 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.