After Burner
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1987
About this game
After Burner II is an updated re-release of After Burner .
Besides extra levels, a few new enemies, a few touches at the soundtrack and more disposable missiles, the biggest addition is the ability to slow down or speed up manually.
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The rest of the gameplay remains identical.
Despite being called After Burner , most ports to home computers and consoles are based on this version.
The NES, Amiga and Commodore 64 received two different ports with significant technical differences.
This entry documents the original ports and the second ones can be found under the following entries: NES and Amiga / C64 .
About Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System (1983 in Japan, 1985 in the West) revived the North American video game industry after the 1983 crash and established conventions — cartridges, licensing seals, save systems — that shaped the industry for decades. NES collecting is one of the most established retro markets: common titles remain cheap, but a well-known handful of low-print-run games (many from smaller third-party publishers) are among the most expensive video games in existence.
Gamevaro tracks After Burner for Nintendo Entertainment 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.
Adding After Burner to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This NES release dates back to 1987.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €9.64 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €38.58 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €15.43 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €12.05 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €135.98 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €123.62 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €123.42 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €15.41 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €38.52 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €135.77 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €9.63 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €12.03 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €15.40 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €38.50 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €12.02 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €123.36 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €135.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €38.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €21.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €12.02 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €60.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €135.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.41 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €157.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €123.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €15.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €428.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €10.66 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
After Burner 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 After Burner worth?
After Burner for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €17.98 loose, €60.45 complete in box, and €157.47 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is After Burner rare?
After Burner 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 After Burner?
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 After Burner, loose is €17.98 and CIB is €60.45 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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