Arabian
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1983
About this game
An action platformer styled as an Arabian Nights -flavored "storybook", which follows the trials of a brave Arabian prince as he attempts to infiltrate the palace and save a princess locked in the tower.
To reach said damsel in distress, the prince must complete four "pages" (or levels) of the book: an ocean-bound ship, a maze of caves, the castle walls, and the tower, each infested with an assortment of mythical enemies, like flying Rocs and evil Genies.
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Besides walking, jumping and climbing, the prince can cling onto vines, duck and crawl through tight passages, and glide along on flying carpets.
Last but not least is the mighty kick, which sends the baddies sprawling; if you kick multiple enemies in one go, you'll get a score bonus (in the arcade version) or temporary invicibility (NES).
To complete a level, all the lettered jugs must be collected.
A bonus is awarded if they're picked up in the right order to spell out the indicated word ("ARABIAN" in the arcade version, or a different word in each level on the NES).
Once a princess is rescued, the next section begins, more difficult than the last.
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 Arabian 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 Arabian 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 1983.
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €11.72 |
| 2026-05-27 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €11.72 |
| 2026-05-27 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €11.72 |
| 2026-05-27 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €11.72 |
| 2026-05-27 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €11.72 |
| 2026-05-27 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €11.72 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Arabian, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Entertainment System 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 Arabian worth?
Arabian for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €11.72 loose, €11.72 complete in box, and €11.72 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Arabian rare?
Arabian has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Entertainment System titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Arabian?
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 Arabian, loose is €11.72 and CIB is €11.72 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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