Galaxy 5000
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1991
About this game
Galaxy 5000 is an isometric-perspective space racing game where 4 spaceships compete head to head in outer space races. 1 or 2 human players can compete in the races; the rest of the ships are controlled by the computer.
The ships complete several laps around each course and have limited firing capacity to throw their opponents off balance.
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The ships can also jump.
In fact, the ships can jump right off the edge of the course and drop down (in space).
If the player does not complete a course in good time, the entire race track will disintegrate and leave the ship to fall down (and apparently splash into some water below).
A notable item about this game is its use of squeaky, comical, digitized voices for exclamations when colliding with another player ("Hey!", "Excuse me!", "Watch it!").
There are also 2 completely different control schemes that a player can adopt for cruising around the course.
The first scheme rotates and drives the ship in the direction that the control pad is being pressed.
The second scheme uses left and right to rotate the ship and up to thrust in the direction the nose is pointing.
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 Galaxy 5000 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €36.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1679.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €54.66 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €55.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €100.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €9.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €30.67 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €401.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €248.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €273.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €16.60 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €87.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1678.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €273.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €31.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €55.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €16.59 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €248.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €348.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €54.64 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €36.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €21.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €9.00 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €345.01 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1655.60 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €86.21 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €31.15 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €54.34 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €189.75 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Galaxy 5000 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 Galaxy 5000 worth?
Galaxy 5000 for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €28.15 loose, €54.66 complete in box, and €248.90 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Galaxy 5000 rare?
Galaxy 5000 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 Galaxy 5000?
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 Galaxy 5000, loose is €28.15 and CIB is €54.66 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Galaxy 5000 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Galaxy 5000 is currently worth €28.15 loose, versus €39.56 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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