Dirty Harry
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1990
About this game
Dirty Harry is based on the popular Clint Eastwood movie character of "Dirty" Harry Callahan (rather than the specific movie "Dirty Harry"), a cop famous for his use of a .44 magnum for doing away with evildoers, and for his catchphrase, "Go ahead, make my day." In fact, the game begins with a digitized sample of that quote.
The game play consists primarily of side-scrolling action.
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Dirty Harry can punch and kick the copious thugs that assault him using their own fists, guns, baseball bats, nets, and dynamite.
The hero can also pull is .44 and aim it in 5 directions in order to pick off enemies, but the ammo is limited.
Further, Dirty Harry has a number of other tools at his disposal, provided he collects them.
This is not a one-way side-scroller, however.
There are some adventure elements as well, such as being able to walk through alleys to other streets and going through doors to enter building.
Entering buildings provides even greater challenges, like snakes and laser flooring.
Dirty Harry even takes the fight down to the sewer.
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 Dirty Harry 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-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €354.77 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €154.67 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €43.69 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €154.60 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €43.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €354.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.71 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €349.91 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €37.97 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.76 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.24 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €152.58 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.33 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €37.97 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.76 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.33 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €349.91 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €152.58 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.24 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €350.82 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €38.11 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.28 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.37 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €152.94 |
| 2026-06-15 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.35 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Dirty Harry 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 Dirty Harry worth?
Dirty Harry for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €18.67 loose, €43.69 complete in box, and €154.67 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Dirty Harry rare?
Dirty Harry 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 Dirty Harry?
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 Dirty Harry, loose is €18.67 and CIB is €43.69 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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