Ape Escape 3 [Playstation Best]
PlayStation 2 · 2005
About this game
Specter is back once again in the third main game in the Ape Escape series.
With the help of a human scientist named Doctor Tomoki, Specter has turned the monkeys loose on TV.
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Even the previous heroes of the series - Jimmy, Spike, and the professor - are all caught up in the insidious TV shows.
Kei and Yumi take the lead as the new heroes.
Their quest is to capture all 400 monkeys.
You control either Kei or Yumi.
The gameplay involves using various methods and weapons to catch them all.
The game has many levels with different themes, such as a Haunted Castle, a Racing level, Jungle settings, TV studios and other settings.
You can slow the animals down with various objects such as a stun club or a slingback shooter, and then you can capture them with a net.
New to the series are the morphing abilities, eight in all.
You can morph into various characters, like a knight and perform a powerful attack or a gun fighter and shoot em up or a ninja and run along walls.
You can also vehicles such as a race car to knock down the monkeys.
Other features are the familiar Monkeypedia and the unlockable Mesal Gear Solid mini-game (a Metal Gear Solid spoof).
About PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 (2000) is the best-selling game console in history, with a library exceeding 9,000 titles that spans everything from budget shovelware to genre-defining classics. That massive volume means PS2 collecting is accessible and affordable overall, but a handful of low-print-run RPGs and cult titles have become genuinely expensive — a common pattern once a console's original audience grows up with disposable income.
Gamevaro tracks Ape Escape 3 [Playstation Best] for PlayStation 2 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
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €44.34 |
| 2026-08-11 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €34.80 |
| 2026-08-11 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €34.74 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Ape Escape 3 [Playstation Best], suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 2 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 Ape Escape 3 [Playstation Best] worth?
Ape Escape 3 [Playstation Best] for PlayStation 2 is currently worth €44.34 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Ape Escape 3 [Playstation Best] rare?
Ape Escape 3 [Playstation Best] has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 2 titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Ape Escape 3 [Playstation Best]?
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 Ape Escape 3 [Playstation Best] worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Ape Escape 3 [Playstation Best] is currently worth €44.34 loose, versus €34.80 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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