Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters

Nintendo Entertainment System · 1988

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About this game

Based on the 1984 film of the same name, the Ghostbusters are the ones to call to "bust" any ghost hauntings.

They do this through the use of nuclear-accelerated "proton packs" and "ghost traps", whereby the ghosts can be captured and transferred to a secure storage facility at their Headquarters.

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However New York City has suddenly become a very haunted place, and the number of ghosts has suddenly and dramatically increased.

The Ghostbusters must reduce the paranormal psychokinetic energy, the "PK level" in the city, which represents ghost power, before the Temple of Zuul awakens and resurrects an evil goddess called Gozer.

Ghostbusters is an action game that features an overhead-view and a side-view.

From Ghostbusters HQ, the player must monitor a map of midtown Manhattan for "ghost alarms", as well as for casual, roaming spirits, and plot a route to the alarmed area.

Once the route is plotted, the player then controls the purchased Ghostmobile as it drives through traffic.

Here, the player is able to capture casual ghosts on the way if they are en route.

When the haunted location is reached, the game switches to a side-view.

Two of the Ghostbusters will take position, activate their proton beams, and toss a trap to the ground.

The player must then use the two Ghostbusters to attempt to lead the ghost(s) over the placed trap.

Once activated, the trap springs to capture any ghosts directly above it.

A successful capture will earn the player money, which can then be used to purchase new Ghostbusters vehicles and new modifications for it.

An unsuccessful capture will see the ghost fly away (after nastily sliming one of the Ghostbusters).

As the game progresses, the PK energy in the city increases.

The Ghostbusters must keep it under critical levels by being constantly successful at busting ghosts.

Eventually the Temple of Zuul will activate, and if the PK levels are still manageable, the Ghostbusters can venture there for a final showdown with Gozer.

Data by MobyGames.com

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 Ghostbusters 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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Market values by condition

PAL

Loose / Item only
€17.69
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Boxed (CIB)
€17.69
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Sealed / New
€17.69
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NTSC-U

Box Only
€34.12
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Manual Only
€7.76
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Item only
€17.30
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Complete in Box
€69.99
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New (sealed)
€182.87
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Graded New
€5039.37
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NTSC-J

Box Only
€25.16
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Manual Only
€15.73
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Item only
€17.30
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Complete in Box
€62.40
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New (sealed)
€132.74
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Graded New
€146.01
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Recent sales

DateTypeRegionPriceSource
2026-07-16 Graded New NTSC-J €146.01 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Manual Only NTSC-J €15.73 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Item only NTSC-J €14.02 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Complete in Box NTSC-J €62.40 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Box Only NTSC-J €25.16 pricecharting
2026-07-16 New (sealed) NTSC-J €132.74 pricecharting
2026-07-14 New (sealed) NTSC-J €132.53 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Complete in Box NTSC-J €62.30 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Graded New NTSC-J €145.78 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Box Only NTSC-J €25.12 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Item only NTSC-J €14.00 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Manual Only NTSC-J €15.70 pricecharting
2026-07-13 Box Only NTSC-J €25.11 pricecharting
2026-07-13 Complete in Box NTSC-J €62.27 pricecharting
2026-07-13 Manual Only NTSC-J €15.70 pricecharting
2026-07-13 Item only NTSC-J €13.99 pricecharting
2026-07-13 New (sealed) NTSC-J €132.46 pricecharting
2026-07-13 Graded New NTSC-J €145.70 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Complete in Box NTSC-J €62.77 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Graded New NTSC-J €146.27 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Box Only NTSC-J €25.11 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Manual Only NTSC-J €15.70 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Item only NTSC-J €13.99 pricecharting
2026-07-12 New (sealed) NTSC-U €182.87 pricecharting
2026-07-12 New (sealed) NTSC-J €132.97 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Complete in Box NTSC-U €69.99 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Graded New NTSC-U €5039.37 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Item only NTSC-U €13.11 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Box Only NTSC-U €34.12 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Manual Only NTSC-U €7.76 pricecharting

Market insights

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PAL & NTSC-U similarly priced
Both versions trade at similar prices — PAL €17.69 vs NTSC-U €17.30 loose.

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Ghostbusters, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Entertainment System titles.

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 Ghostbusters worth?

Ghostbusters for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €17.69 loose, €17.69 complete in box, and €17.69 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Ghostbusters rare?

Ghostbusters has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Entertainment System titles.

What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Ghostbusters?

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 Ghostbusters, loose is €17.69 and CIB is €17.69 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

Is Ghostbusters worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of Ghostbusters is currently worth €17.69 loose, versus €17.30 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.

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