Blades of Steel
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1988
About this game
Based on the arcade game, Blades Of Steel is a hockey arcade action game (gameplay doesn't require the need to worry about statistics or provide the ability to customize teams).
Two players can play against each other, or one player against the computer.
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In one player mode there are single game and tournament mode options.
From time to time a fight may break out, which will provide a close up view of the two players.
The player has control during the miniature fight game sequence, with the loser having to spend time in the penalty box.
The referee will break up fights that go on too long, and calls a few penalties such as icing.
Several short clips of digitized voices are also featured.
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 Blades of Steel 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 Blades of Steel 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 1988.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
1 collector on Gamevaro has this game.
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.85 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | PAL | €8.98 |
| 2026-07-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €43.58 |
| 2026-07-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €31.72 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.00 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €43.81 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | PAL | €8.96 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | PAL | €31.66 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €43.81 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | PAL | €31.78 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €9.26 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.99 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | PAL | €31.89 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €9.56 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.95 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €43.74 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | PAL | €9.53 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.95 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €43.72 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | PAL | €31.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €9.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €31.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €35.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €440.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1001.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €43.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.45 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Blades of Steel 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 Blades of Steel worth?
Blades of Steel for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €8.98 loose, €30.07 complete in box, and €96.22 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Blades of Steel rare?
Blades of Steel 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 Blades of Steel?
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 Blades of Steel, loose is €8.98 and CIB is €30.07 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Blades of Steel worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Blades of Steel is currently worth €8.98 loose, versus €7.85 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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