Defender of the Crown
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1986
About this game
Defender of the Crown puts the player in the role of one of four Saxon knights in medieval England, in a time where the land is in turmoil as the King is dead and his crown was stolen.
The Saxons and the Normans blame each other and fight for control of England.
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After a short introduction by Robin of Locksley himself, the game starts with a single castle and 10 soldiers at your command.
From there, you have to build your army, take control of additional territories and fight and defeat the three Norman lords - and sometimes your Saxon friends as well.
In addition to the basic 'build your army and conquer your opponents' the game offers several events and options that can be used to fine tune your play style: You may engage in a jousting contest where you have to knock your opponent off his horse, gaining either fame or land, or you can go raid a castle for loot or the hand of a princess, joining your houses and territories.
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 Defender of the Crown 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
PAL
NTSC-U
1 collector on Gamevaro has this game.
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.07 |
| 2026-07-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €43.59 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | PAL | €15.23 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €43.83 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | PAL | €15.20 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.14 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €14.98 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €43.83 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.14 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €14.95 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €43.76 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.13 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | PAL | €14.93 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.11 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €43.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €14.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €37.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €43.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.52 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €122.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €314.51 |
| 2026-07-11 | Item only | PAL | €12.86 |
| 2026-07-11 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €43.74 |
| 2026-07-11 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €122.65 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €37.46 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Defender of the Crown 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 Defender of the Crown worth?
Defender of the Crown for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €15.23 loose, €31.84 complete in box, and €102.23 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Defender of the Crown rare?
Defender of the Crown 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 Defender of the Crown?
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 Defender of the Crown, loose is €15.23 and CIB is €31.84 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Defender of the Crown worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Defender of the Crown is currently worth €15.23 loose, versus €13.07 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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