Battleship
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1993
About this game
Battleship for NES and Game Gear is an adaptation of the pen and paper battleship game that puts its own spin on the concept.
The ship lineup is unique in designations and sizes, the grid is 12 by 8 instead of the standard 10 by 10, and only one shot can be made per turn regardless of if it hits or not.
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Major changes from the classic game are a level structure and special weapons.
The game contains eight larger levels, consisting of five sub-stages each, with passwords awarded after a successful battle.
Each main level adds a new gameplay element: either a new ship (submarine and carrier are not available from the start) or a new weapon for an existing ship.
The special weapons fire many missiles many points across a set grid, for instance in an X pattern.
The bigger the ship, the larger the grid area.
Each ship can only shoot its special missile once per game and if the ship carrying the weapon is destroyed then the weapon becomes unusable.
Later stages add reconnaissance weapons: a sonar that can only detect the submarine and an aerial recon that can spot any ship.
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 Battleship 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 Battleship 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 1993.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €157.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €11.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €39.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €312.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €22.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.65 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €11.59 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €312.80 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €157.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €22.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €39.35 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.21 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €21.81 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €11.43 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €39.68 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €308.51 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €158.70 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €39.68 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.21 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €21.81 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €11.43 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €308.51 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €158.70 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €41.28 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.43 |
| 2026-06-15 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €11.45 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €21.86 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €165.12 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €309.23 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Battleship 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 Battleship worth?
Battleship for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €9.83 loose, €194.97 complete in box, and €623.71 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Battleship rare?
Battleship 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 Battleship?
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 Battleship, loose is €9.83 and CIB is €194.97 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Battleship worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Battleship is currently worth €9.83 loose, versus €11.17 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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