Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Nintendo GameCube
About this game
The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King video game again puts the fate of middle-earth in the hands of the gamer.
In the last installment of the movie trilogy, destroy the Ring by casting it into the Crack of Doom, which frees Middle Earth from Dark Lord Sauron.
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Return of the King's third person gameplay allows immersive action set in rich, interactive levels.
The new game also features an all new co-op multiplayer mode which lets players form their own Fellowship and eight playable characters like Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimil, Sam and Frodo all played out by thier actual actors from the films, battle vicious boss monsters like Shelob and the final showdown with Dark Lord Sauron, all backed up by Academy Award winner Howard Shore.
About Nintendo GameCube
Nintendo's GameCube (2001) used a compact optical disc format and was the company's first console with online capability, though it never matched the PS2's commercial success. GameCube discs are comparatively durable, making complete-in-box collecting approachable, while a handful of Japan-only and limited-release titles (some tied to promotions) are the platform's genuine chase items.
Gamevaro tracks Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King for Nintendo GameCube 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €28.14 |
| 2026-08-13 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €23.56 |
| 2026-08-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €38.11 |
| 2026-08-13 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €12.32 |
| 2026-08-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €4.93 |
| 2026-08-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €3.08 |
| 2026-08-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €5.19 |
| 2026-08-13 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €34.65 |
| 2026-08-13 | Item + Box | NTSC-J | €10.12 |
| 2026-08-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €20.68 |
| 2026-08-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €4.93 |
| 2026-08-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €5.19 |
| 2026-08-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €38.13 |
| 2026-08-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €3.08 |
| 2026-08-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €12.32 |
| 2026-08-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €34.66 |
| 2026-08-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €4.93 |
| 2026-08-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €34.68 |
| 2026-08-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €12.33 |
| 2026-08-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €5.19 |
| 2026-08-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €38.14 |
| 2026-08-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €3.09 |
| 2026-08-09 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €3.09 |
| 2026-08-09 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €38.14 |
| 2026-08-09 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €4.93 |
| 2026-08-09 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €34.68 |
| 2026-08-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €5.19 |
| 2026-08-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €12.33 |
| 2026-08-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €38.14 |
| 2026-08-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €4.93 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo GameCube 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 Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King worth?
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King for Nintendo GameCube is currently worth €23.56 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King rare?
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo GameCube titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?
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 Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is currently worth €23.56 loose, versus €20.68 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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