Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012) vs Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012) is $13.61 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012) | Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 51 | 58 |
| Quality | 80 | 90 |
| Value | 37 | 35 |
| Popularity | 27 | 39 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $29.99 | $28.61 |
| Steam Review Score | 75.7% positive | 91.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 34 | 2.0K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012)
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012) | Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 11, 2020 | May 14, 2021 |
| Developers | BioWare | BioWare |
| Publishers | Electronic Arts | Electronic Arts |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Win 7 | 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (equivalent AMD CPU) | Intel Core i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD/ATI Radeon HD 4850 512 MB or greater / NVidia GeForce 9800 GT 512 MB or greater | GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / RTX 200, Radeon Vega 56, GPU RAM: 4 GB Video Memory |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 15 GB available space | 120 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012) or Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition?
Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition won the comparison against Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012) based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012) worth buying over Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition?
Based on the metrics, Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:26 PM UTC