Metal Slug
Neo Geo CD · 1996
About this game
Metal Slug is a 1996 run-and-gun arcade video game originally developed by Nazca Corporation and released by SNK for the Neo Geo MVS.
It is the first installment in the eponymous series.
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Set in 2028, players assume the role of Peregrine Falcon Strike Force soldiers Marco Rossi and Tarma Roving in a fight against the Rebel Army led by Donald Morden and overthrow his coup d'état to prevent a New World Order.
About Neo Geo CD
SNK's Neo Geo CD (1994) brought the arcade-perfect Neo Geo library to a CD format at a fraction of the AES cartridge system's cost, making the platform's famous games far more accessible at the time. While cheaper than AES originals, Neo Geo CD games are still a specialist collecting niche today, and disc condition matters enormously given the format's known reliability issues with the console's slow-loading drive.
Gamevaro tracks Metal Slug for Neo Geo CD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €324.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €396.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €1335.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €190.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €395.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €190.30 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €1335.30 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Metal Slug, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Neo Geo CD 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 Metal Slug worth?
Metal Slug for Neo Geo CD is currently worth €190.39 loose, €396.13 complete in box, and €1335.88 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Metal Slug rare?
Metal Slug has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Neo Geo CD titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Metal Slug?
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 Metal Slug, loose is €190.39 and CIB is €396.13 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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