Captain Silver
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1988
About this game
In Captain Silver , you play the role of Jim, a brave young lad with a taste of adventure.
You embark on a journey to find Captain Silver's secret treasure hoard, which is rumored to be hidden on an island in the Eastern Seas.
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There are six scenes in the game.
During his travels, Jim will explore villages, fight his way on board ships, venture through caves, and wander around tropical islands.
In each of these six scenes, Jim must use his sword to kill cats, rats, bats, witches, skeletons, and other creatures that are waiting for him.
When Jim touches, or is shot at, by a creature, he loses one of his lives, but when he kills a creature, he can collect some gold that they leave behind, which can be used to buy items from shops.
However, rather than getting gold, enemies leave behind some gold containing one of the letters that spell the word "CAPTAIN SILVER".
If Jim manages to get all of these letters, he will be awarded an extra life.
Jim may only use his sword to start off with, but once he collects a fairy that floats toward him in every scene, Jim will be able to shoot stars at enemies, making his kills more efficient.
The maximum number of stars that he can have is six.
There are other power-ups that Jim can collect in the game.
These include the "clock" power-up, which gives Jim extra time; the "boot" power-up which allows Jim to jump higher; and the "coffee?" power-up, which enables Jim to shield himself from creatures until he is hit by one.
There is a boss in each scene, which he must defeat in order to proceed to the next round.
There is also a certain time limit, which Jim must complete the scene before it expires.
If he does not, then he will lose a life.
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 Captain Silver 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-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €638.39 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €49.53 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €702.23 |
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €61.43 |
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €199.50 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €79.25 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €704.02 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €49.66 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €200.01 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €79.45 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €640.01 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €61.59 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €49.58 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €702.91 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €79.32 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €199.69 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €61.49 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €639.01 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €79.28 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €702.54 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €49.55 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €61.46 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €638.67 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €199.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €638.67 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €61.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €702.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €79.28 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €199.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €49.55 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Captain Silver 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 Captain Silver worth?
Captain Silver for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €127.34 loose, €199.50 complete in box, and €638.39 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Captain Silver rare?
Captain Silver 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 Captain Silver?
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 Captain Silver, loose is €127.34 and CIB is €199.50 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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