Family Composer
Famicom Disk System · 1987
About this game
Family Composer was developed by Musical Plan for the Family Computer Disk System and published by Tokyo Shoseki in 1987.
It was developed by the same team that created Ikinari Musician for the Famicom earlier in the same year.
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Like Ikinari Musician, it is not really a game, but rather a music simulator.
Unlike Ikinari Musician, Family Composer gives players more control over the music played, and even allows them to compose new songs, and record the compositions to disk.
About Famicom Disk System
Japan-only, the Famicom Disk System (1986) was Nintendo's floppy-disk-based add-on for the Famicom, hosting several games (including the original Legend of Zelda and Metroid) before they were later ported to cartridge internationally. Because it never released outside Japan and its proprietary floppy disks degrade over time, complete, working Famicom Disk System software is a specialized import-collecting niche.
Gamevaro tracks Family Composer for Famicom Disk System 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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Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €63.62 |
| 2026-07-16 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €127.13 |
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €17.55 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €63.73 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €127.80 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €17.52 |
| 2026-07-13 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €127.73 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €17.52 |
| 2026-07-13 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €63.69 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €17.52 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €63.69 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €127.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €63.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €17.51 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €127.68 |
| 2026-07-09 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €128.03 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €63.84 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €17.56 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €63.68 |
| 2026-07-08 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €127.70 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €17.51 |
| 2026-07-06 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €127.53 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-06 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €63.59 |
| 2026-07-04 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-04 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €63.85 |
| 2026-07-04 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €127.53 |
| 2026-06-30 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €64.09 |
| 2026-06-30 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €128.00 |
| 2026-06-30 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €17.55 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Family Composer has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
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 Family Composer worth?
Family Composer for Famicom Disk System is currently worth €17.55 loose, €63.62 complete in box, and €127.13 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Family Composer rare?
Family Composer has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Family Composer?
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 Family Composer, loose is €17.55 and CIB is €63.62 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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