Shenmue
Xbox One · 1999
About this game
"He shall appear from a far Eastern land across the sea.
A young man who has yet to know his potential.
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This potential is a power that can either destroy him, or realize his will.
His courage shall determine his fate.
The path he must traverse, fraught with adversity, I await whilst praying.
For this destiny predetermined since ancient times...
A pitch, black night unfolds with the morning star as its only light.
And thus the saga, begins..."
This first chapter of Shenmue kicks off Yu Suzuki's cinematic Dreamcast tour-de-force, an exploration-heavy adventure that has players immerse themselves in Yokosuka, Japan.
Players slip into the role of a young martial artist named Ryo Hazuki, who is on the trail of his father's killer.
On the way, players must talk with hundreds of characters, engage in martial arts battles, and marvel at the realistic depiction of the Japanese coastal town.
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 Shenmue 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €24.12 |
| 2026-08-09 | Sealed / New | PAL | €20.08 |
| 2026-08-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €16.71 |
| 2026-08-08 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €16.78 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Shenmue, 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 Shenmue worth?
Shenmue for Xbox One is currently worth €24.12 loose, and €20.08 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Shenmue rare?
Shenmue 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 Shenmue?
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 Shenmue worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Shenmue is currently worth €24.12 loose, versus €16.71 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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