Mecho Wars: Desert Ashes
PlayStation Vita · 2018
About this game
A classic reborn! Casual, turn-based strategy in a land of fantastical creatures and deadly machines!
Mecho Wars: Desert Ashes is the definitive release of the 2009 turn-based strategy classic, Mecho Wars.
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Fully remastered in high definition, it features new hand painted art, new visual effects, an expanded single-player campaign and six previously unreleased multiplayer maps.
About PlayStation Vita
Sony's PlayStation Vita (2011) was a technically impressive handheld that never found the commercial audience it deserved, leading to a comparatively small but well-regarded library. Because Sony discontinued cartridge production relatively early and shut down the PSN storefront for new purchases, physical Vita games — some produced in very limited numbers by niche publishers — have become a genuinely scarce, actively appreciating collecting niche.
Gamevaro tracks Mecho Wars: Desert Ashes for PlayStation Vita 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €78.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €27.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €30.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €27.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €30.61 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Mecho Wars: Desert Ashes, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation Vita 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 Mecho Wars: Desert Ashes worth?
Mecho Wars: Desert Ashes for PlayStation Vita is currently worth €78.71 loose, €27.99 complete in box, and €30.62 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Mecho Wars: Desert Ashes rare?
Mecho Wars: Desert Ashes has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation Vita titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Mecho Wars: Desert Ashes?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Mecho Wars: Desert Ashes, loose is €78.71 and CIB is €27.99 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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