Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
It is the year 2938. The long wished-for encounter of the X Universe and the Earth holds both joy and sorrow for the people. Despite flourishing trade, the clash of the diverse races, cultures and life forms creates new tensions, mistrust and open conflict that need to be overcome!
Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck (playable)
Best current price at GamersGate
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $1.28 (May 2022)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GamersGate | $1.60 | $15.99 | Buy |
| Steam | $3.19 | $15.99 | Buy |
| Gamesplanet | $14.39 | $15.99 | Buy |
| Humble Store | $15.99 | $15.99 | Buy |
| GreenManGaming | $15.99 | $15.99 | Buy |
X3: Terran Conflict is a space simulation set in the year 2938, after Earth has finally made contact with the alien races of the X setting. Trade flourishes, but friction and open conflict follow. You start with a single ship and are free to trade goods, take on missions, fight pirates, explore sectors and eventually run fleets and factories across the galaxy.
It is a single-player sandbox with a steep learning curve, where much of the play happens through menus and long-term planning as well as in the cockpit. The pace is slow and open-ended. X3: Terran Conflict suits players who want a detailed space economy and a game they can sink many hours into.
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| Developer | Egosoft |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Egosoft |
| Released | Oct 16, 2008 |
| Metacritic | 73 / 100 |
| Languages | 11: English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Polish and more |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista SP1 / XP SP2 | Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista SP1 |
| Processor | Pentium® IV or AMD® equivalent at 2.0 GHz | Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or AMD® equivalent at 2.0 GHz |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 256 MB 3D DirectX 9 Compatible video card (not onboard) with Pixel Shader 1.1 support | 256 MB 3D DirectX 9 Compatible video card (not onboard) with Pixel Shader 3.0 support |
| Hard Drive | 10GB of free space | 10GB of free space |
| Sound | Soundcard (Surround Sound support recommended) | Soundcard (Surround Sound support recommended) |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Monitor with room for maps and menus
1440p gives X3: Terran Conflict far more screen space for maps, menus and UI than 1080p.
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Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorMouse with extra buttons
Bind hotkeys to side buttons and spend long sessions in X3: Terran Conflict comfortably. The G502 is the classic; the Lightspeed version cuts the cord.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless MouseController
X3: Terran Conflict plays great on a controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a cheap, reliable PC pad; the Ultimate 2 adds drift-free Hall effect sticks and a charging dock.
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Upgrade pick8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerKeyboard
Lots of hotkeys and typing in X3: Terran Conflict. A solid mechanical board makes long sessions easier on your hands.
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Upgrade pickKeychron K8 ProHeadset for immersive sound
Atmosphere is half of X3: Terran Conflict. The Cloud III has rich spatial sound; the Arctis Nova 7 goes wireless with long battery life.
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Upgrade pickSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7Chair for long sessions
X3: Terran Conflict is the kind of game you lose hours in. Back support matters.
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Upgrade pickCorsair TC100 RelaxedPrices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $1.28 in May 2022.
The best current price we found is $1.60 at GamersGate, against a usual price of $15.99.
Fine to buy. Fine to buy. $1.60 is 25% above its lowest price on record ($1.28). Next big sale: Black Friday weekend, in 17 days.
