Batman Returns (Nintendo)
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1993
About this game
Like Konami's other adaptation of Batman Returns , the NES version is a side-scrolling beat 'em up.
Next to brawling action, it also features two sections where the player controls the Batmobile and the Batskiboat seen in the movie.
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In the beat 'em up sections, Batman has to defeat a large number of enemies (members of the Penguin's circus gang) to advance.
Possible attacks include punches, sliding attacks, drop kicks and a powerful 360° cape slash attack which will drain Batman's health bar.
Gadgets to be used include a limited number of batarangs and a grappling hook.
The hook is useful for many things: it can take down flying enemies, pull Batman up to higher levels, lets him climb into open windows and more.
Hidden in background items somewhere in the levels are power-ups, including hearts that refill the health bar and extra batarangs.
Each of the six levels in the game concludes with a boss fight against one or more especially powerful enemies.
The Batmobile is armed with machine guns and bat discs, used to dispatch the enemy bikes and cars in the driving level.
The Batskiboat section is similar, except that there are no enemies and the only goal is to collect coins for extra points.
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 Batman Returns (Nintendo) 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.
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Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €34.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €198.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | PAL | €376.88 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €34.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | PAL | €376.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €198.16 |
| 2026-06-18 | Sealed / New | PAL | €371.55 |
| 2026-06-18 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €33.72 |
| 2026-06-18 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €195.45 |
| 2026-06-17 | Sealed / New | PAL | €371.55 |
| 2026-06-17 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €33.72 |
| 2026-06-17 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €195.45 |
| 2026-06-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €33.07 |
| 2026-06-15 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €195.90 |
| 2026-06-15 | Sealed / New | PAL | €372.41 |
| 2026-06-13 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €33.07 |
| 2026-06-13 | Sealed / New | PAL | €372.41 |
| 2026-06-13 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €195.90 |
| 2026-06-12 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €33.15 |
| 2026-06-12 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €196.41 |
| 2026-06-12 | Sealed / New | PAL | €373.38 |
| 2026-06-09 | Sealed / New | PAL | €373.28 |
| 2026-06-09 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €196.36 |
| 2026-06-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €33.15 |
| 2026-05-28 | Sealed / New | PAL | €59.95 |
| 2026-05-28 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €59.95 |
| 2026-05-28 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €59.95 |
| 2026-05-24 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €171.14 |
| 2026-05-24 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €171.14 |
| 2026-05-17 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €171.14 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Batman Returns (Nintendo) 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 Batman Returns (Nintendo) worth?
Batman Returns (Nintendo) for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €34.25 loose, €198.25 complete in box, and €376.88 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Batman Returns (Nintendo) rare?
Batman Returns (Nintendo) 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 Batman Returns (Nintendo)?
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 Batman Returns (Nintendo), loose is €34.25 and CIB is €198.25 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Ratings & Reviews
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![Batman Returns [Classic Version]](https://images.igdb.com/igdb/image/upload/t_cover_big/co3zcj.jpg)
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