Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
Nintendo 64 · 1996
About this game
Set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi , Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire tells the story of Prince Xizor's quest to replace Darth Vader as the leader of the Sith, and wipe out the Rebels' chances of victory.
The only man that can stop him is the interstellar bounty hunter Dash Rendar.
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The game is based on the novel of the same name, with locations including ice planet Hoth, Mos Eisley and the sewers of Imperial City, all in full 3D.
Levels each have very different objectives, ranging from piloting snowspeeders on Hoth and racing speeder bikes on Tatooine to shooting stormtroopers and droids on foot throughout the galaxy.
Dash primarily uses a blaster with unlimited ammo, but can also find more powerful weapons with limited ammunition.
Each level has optional "challenge points" that are hidden throughout the level, and finding all of them will unlock a cheat dependent on which difficulty setting the save file is on.
About Nintendo 64
The Nintendo 64 (1996) stuck with cartridges after most competitors moved to CDs, trading longer load times for near-instant game access and durability that's held up well over nearly three decades. N64 cartridges are largely intact and functional today, and while common titles are affordable, several late-release and multiplayer-focused games with smaller print runs have become firmly established as valuable collector pieces.
Gamevaro tracks Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire for Nintendo 64 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
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €11.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €13.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €10.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2253.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €7.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €206.18 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €226.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €9.76 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €25.77 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €30.17 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €44.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €56.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €40.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €103.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €40.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €30.16 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €10.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €174.89 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €206.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €11.06 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €25.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €44.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1845.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €53.81 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire 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 Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire worth?
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire for Nintendo 64 is currently worth €20.43 loose, €30.17 complete in box, and €206.18 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire rare?
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire 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 Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire?
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 Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire, loose is €20.43 and CIB is €30.17 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire is currently worth €20.43 loose, versus €17.42 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
Ratings & Reviews
Also on other platforms
![Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire [Player's Choice]](/covers/n64/97502.webp)
![Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire [Classic Edition]](/covers/n64/97514.webp)
![Star Wars Shadows Of The Empire [Premium Edition]](https://images.igdb.com/igdb/image/upload/t_cover_big/co25xv.jpg)
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