Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra (PS2)
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PSA has graded 67 Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra PlayStation 2 copies on record — 67 sealed. PSA tracks 3 distinct production variants separately because they’re priced differently by collectors. This page is the per-game pop + price + grading reference for Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra on PlayStation 2 — updated weekly from PSA’s official population data and PriceCharting’s market catalog.
Quick Facts
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Title: Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra
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Console: PlayStation 2
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Variants tracked by PSA: 3
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Total PSA-graded copies: 67 (Loose: 0 · CIB: 0 · Sealed: 67)
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PriceCharting market data: not yet matched
Variant Comparison
PSA recognizes 3 distinct production variants of Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra, each tracked on its own population row because collectors value them differently. The variants this game discriminates on: Canadian-market edition.
| Variant | Loose Pop | CIB Pop | Sealed Pop | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Made in USA | — | — | 51 | 51 |
| Made in USA, Canadian Version | — | — | 3 | 3 |
| Made in USA, Lenticular Cover Insert | — | — | 13 | 13 |
PSA Pop by Condition
PSA tracks Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra populations independently for loose carts, complete-in-box (CIB), and factory-sealed copies — collectors price each condition separately because rarity and demand diverge sharply. Tables below show the grade-tier breakdown per condition, aggregated across 3 variants PSA recognizes for this title.
Loose Cartridge
PSA hasn’t graded any loose copies of Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra for PlayStation 2 yet.
Complete in Box (CIB)
PSA hasn’t graded any cib copies of Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra for PlayStation 2 yet.
Factory Sealed
Total graded: 67
Sealed summary by variant:
| Variant | Total Pop | Top Numeric Grade | Best Seal Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made in USA | 51 | 9.8 | A++ |
| Made in USA, Canadian Version | 3 | 9.8 | A+ |
| Made in USA, Lenticular Cover Insert | 13 | 9.8 | A+ |
Factory Sealed Grade × Seal Matrix
Rows show PSA numeric grades. Columns show seal grades. Cell values are PSA population counts. Aggregated across all variants. Top observed grade: 9.8 (PSA scale extends to 10).
| Grade | A++ | A+ | A | B+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.8 | 11 | 17 | 3 | — | 31 |
| 9.6 | 2 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 26 |
| 9.4 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 9.2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 8.5 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Total | 13 | 38 | 13 | 3 | 67 |
Per-variant grade × seal matrices
Click any variant to expand its full grade × seal breakdown.
Made in USA (51 sealed pop)
Top observed grade: 9.8 (PSA scale extends to 10).
| Grade | A++ | A+ | A | B+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.8 | 11 | 11 | 2 | — | 24 |
| 9.6 | 2 | 16 | 3 | — | 21 |
| 9.4 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 9.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 13 | 28 | 8 | 2 | 51 |
Made in USA, Canadian Version (3 sealed pop)
Top observed grade: 9.8 (PSA scale extends to 10).
| Grade | A+ | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 9.8 | 1 | 1 |
| 9.4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 3 | 3 |
Made in USA, Lenticular Cover Insert (13 sealed pop)
Top observed grade: 9.8 (PSA scale extends to 10).
| Grade | A+ | A | B+ | Total |
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| 9.8 | 5 | 1 | — | 6 |
| 9.6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 9.2 | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| 8.5 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 5 | 1 | 13 |
Current Market Prices
PriceCharting hasn’t matched a catalog entry for Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra on PlayStation 2 yet — typically a sign of very-low-circulation regional editions or a variant PSA tracks but the wider market hasn’t indexed. Use the eBay sold-comps links below to check recent transactions directly.
Heritage Graded Sales
Heritage Auctions sold results below are real auction transactions for Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra on PlayStation 2. They complement the PriceCharting loose / CIB / sealed benchmarks above; they are not estimates and they are not blended into PriceCharting’s ungraded market prices.
Summary rows are title-level Heritage sale signals, sorted by format, recency, and realized-price signal. PSA production variants can price differently, so the sale records keep Heritage’s own variant notes visible instead of pretending every auction lot maps cleanly to a PSA variant row.
High-grade games can trade years apart, so older auction records stay visible; treat the latest-sale date as part of the comp, not just the dollar amount.
| Format | Grade | Sale signal | Latest sale | Comps |
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| Factory sealed (Lenticular Cover) | WATA 9.8 A+ | Last sale $3,500 | Jun 6, 2024 | 1 |
| Factory sealed (Lenticular Cover) | VGA 90 | Last sale $3,000 | Jun 6, 2024 | 1 |
| Factory sealed | WATA 9.6 A+ | $528-$960 range | Mar 26, 2024 | 2 |
| Factory sealed (Lenticular Cover) | WATA 9.6 A+ | Last sale $960 | Jan 31, 2023 | 1 |
| Factory sealed | WATA 9.2 A | Last sale $516 | Aug 18, 2022 | 1 |
| Factory sealed | VGA 90 | Last sale $384 | May 19, 2022 | 1 |
| Factory sealed | WATA 9.2 B+ | Last sale $360 | Mar 14, 2023 | 1 |
| Factory sealed | WATA 9.6 A | Last sale $228 | Jan 17, 2023 | 1 |
| Factory sealed | CGC 9.4 B+ | Last sale $216 | Sep 26, 2023 | 1 |
| Factory sealed | WATA 9.6 A++ | Last sale $216 | Sep 19, 2023 | 1 |
| Factory sealed (Canadian Version) | WATA 9.8 A+ | Last sale $186 | Oct 11, 2022 | 1 |
| Factory sealed | CGC 9.2 A | Last sale $139 | Aug 6, 2024 | 1 |
Showing the top 12 Heritage sale signals; the sale-record table below includes every Heritage auction sale used on this page.
Sale records:
View all 14 Heritage sale records
| Date | Sold For | Grader / Grade | Format | Variant Notes | Source |
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| May 26, 2026 | $234 | PSA 9.6 | CIB | — | Lot 312621-69049 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | $139 | CGC 9.2 A | Factory sealed | — | Lot 312432-66063 |
| Jun 6, 2024 | $3,500 | WATA 9.8 A+ | Factory sealed | Lenticular Cover | Lot 44255-79073 |
| Jun 6, 2024 | $3,000 | VGA 90 | Factory sealed | Lenticular Cover | Lot 44255-79074 |
| Mar 26, 2024 | $528 | WATA 9.6 A+ | Factory sealed | — | Lot 312413-69055 |
| Sep 26, 2023 | $216 | CGC 9.4 B+ | Factory sealed | — | Lot 312339-69116 |
| Sep 19, 2023 | $216 | WATA 9.6 A++ | Factory sealed | — | Lot 312338-68098 |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $360 | WATA 9.2 B+ | Factory sealed | — | Lot 312311-67170 |
| Jan 31, 2023 | $960 | WATA 9.6 A+ | Factory sealed | Lenticular Cover | Lot 312305-70199 |
| Jan 17, 2023 | $228 | WATA 9.6 A | Factory sealed | — | Lot 312303-68217 |
| Oct 11, 2022 | $186 | WATA 9.8 A+ | Factory sealed | Canadian Version | Lot 312241-67215 |
| Aug 18, 2022 | $516 | WATA 9.2 A | Factory sealed | — | Lot 44167-80136 |
| May 19, 2022 | $384 | VGA 90 | Factory sealed | — | Lot 41164-80170 |
| Oct 12, 2021 | $960 | WATA 9.6 A+ | Factory sealed | — | Lot 312141-67119 |
Listings
Each link below opens an eBay search filtered to that condition, scoped to Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra on PlayStation 2. “Sold” pulls completed/sold listings (use this for price research). “Listings” pulls current active listings (use this to find a copy to buy).
Why Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra Matters for Grading
Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra is one of the more heavily-graded PlayStation 2 titles, with 67 PSA populations on record across loose, CIB, and sealed. Strong submission volume signals collector demand — and grade premiums are the market’s vote on which copies are scarce. Notable: every graded copy is in the sealed condition — collectors clearly favor that condition tier for this title, and the other conditions are either ungraded territory or grade-and-flip opportunities. Because PSA tracks 3 variants separately, production-code identification matters before submission. The pop-by-variant breakdown above tells you which variant is the rarer find.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra PlayStation 2 worth grading?
Mostly for sealed copies. The sealed-state population (67) outweighs CIB and loose for Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra, indicating sealed is where collector capital concentrates. CIB and loose grading is viable but margins are thinner after fees.
How rare is a graded sealed copy of Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra?
PSA tracks 67 graded sealed copies of Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra for PlayStation 2. The grade-tier breakdown above shows how those split across PSA’s numeric grades — top-grade copies (9.4+) are the scarcest and typically command the strongest premiums.
Should I buy a graded or raw copy of Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra?
Depends on your goal. Graded copies cost more upfront but come with PSA’s authenticity + condition guarantee — the right move for buy-and-hold collectors. Raw copies are cheaper but require condition assessment yourself, and the grading lottery means a $50 raw cart can come back as a $25 PSA 7 OR a $200 PSA 9.4. Use the per-condition pop and price data above to calculate expected value before you commit.
Why does PSA track multiple variants of Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra?
PSA recognizes 3 distinct production variants of Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra on PlayStation 2. Variants reflect real production differences — different factories (Made in Japan vs Made in Mexico), packaging die changes, ESRB-rating retrofits added partway through the console’s life, or Players Choice reissues from later runs. Collectors price them differently because rarity diverges, and PSA tracks each on its own population row so the data reflects the real market structure.
Sources
Pop counts pulled weekly from PSA Video Games population data. Prices from PriceCharting. PSA acquired WATA in July 2021 and completed the rebrand to PSA Video Games on October 20, 2025. PSA Video Games population data is the continuation of WATA’s population history. Heritage graded-sale comps come from Heritage Auctions sold archive lot pages linked in the sale-record table.
Related Resources
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