Columbus
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1992
About this game
Columbus: Ōgon no Yoake is an RPG simulation focused on a fantastical depiction of the life and exploits of the explorer Christopher Columbus, The story of the game is broken up by different eras of Columbus's life, covering his early life. then exploring around Europe as a young adult, gaining experience levels and taking missions from kings to gain fame, and finally setting sail to find a new route to Asia and ultimately discovering the New World.
Columbus sails around Euro[pe visiting port towns where he can buy equipment and supplies and chat with the locals.
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Exploring on land or sea however can land Columbus into a battle.
While combat is turn-based, its slightly more in depth as players have to take movement into account to get in range of their opponents.
Columbus can eventually hire two crewmen to help him in these battles.
The game has both a Normal Mode and the Historical Mode.
The only difference is in Historical Mode, time is a factor.
The game must be beaten before the year 1493 starts with time passing counted by every step Columbus makes.
There is also a mode where players can practice sailing route missions of various difficulties.
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 Columbus 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 Columbus 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 1992.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €50.40 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €71.37 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €78.50 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €12.65 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €50.40 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €20.24 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €50.32 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €12.63 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €50.32 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €71.25 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €20.21 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €78.38 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €50.30 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €50.30 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €20.20 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €78.34 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €12.62 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €71.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €78.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €50.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €50.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €12.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €20.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €71.22 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €50.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €20.27 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €12.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €71.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €50.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €78.85 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Columbus 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 Columbus worth?
Columbus for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €41.24 loose, €50.40 complete in box, and €71.37 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Columbus rare?
Columbus 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 Columbus?
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 Columbus, loose is €41.24 and CIB is €50.40 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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