Challenger
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1985
About this game
One of Hudson Soft's earliest NES titles, Challenger is an arcade-style game that combines side scrolling, run 'n jump action with overhead, exploratory gameplay.
The game consists of two parts.
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The first level (or "scene") has you racing the clock to get to the front of a train, where a purple-faced villain is holding your significant other (or, perhaps just some anonymous princess).
You have at your disposal a trusty throwing knife to take care of enemies.
You will also have to dodge obstacles and jump gaps in the train.
This section is taken from the earlier Hudson game, Stop the Express .
Scene 2 places you in an overhead, maze-like environment, where you once again have to fight the clock.
This time though, you have to navigate your way through the area, in search of all the different "keywords", which are placed in different caves.
Once you have cleared all the caves, the path will be open to the boss' final lair.
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 Challenger 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 Challenger 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 1985.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €16.26 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €51.73 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €56.90 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.07 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.70 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €6.51 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €5.48 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.07 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €16.25 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €51.65 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €6.51 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €56.81 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €16.24 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €5.48 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €6.51 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €56.78 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.07 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €51.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €56.78 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €16.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €5.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.07 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €6.51 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €51.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €16.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €6.51 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.07 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €51.60 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €5.47 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €56.76 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Challenger 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 Challenger worth?
Challenger for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €17.19 loose, €16.26 complete in box, and €51.73 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Challenger rare?
Challenger 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 Challenger?
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 Challenger, loose is €17.19 and CIB is €16.26 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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