Megami Tensei
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1987
About this game
A high-school student and skillful computer programmer named Akemi Nakajima created a software called "Devil Summoning Program".
At first Nakajima intended to use the software to gain revenge on a classmate who bullied him.
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However, things went out of control, and the malicious demon Loki was unleashed into the world.
Soon, a demonic invasion of the Earth began.
Aided by the lovely Yumiko Shirasagi, a transfer student who seems to be interested in him, Nakajima decides to undo his wrongs and defeat the demons.
In order to do that, the young couple will need to learn how to use the program for good purposes, and uncover the truth about their own previous incarnations.
Based on a series of horror novels by the Japanese author Aya Nishitani (the first of which is named Digital Devil Story ), Megami Tensei (translated as "Goddess Reincarnation") marks the birth of the eponymous role-playing franchise.
The game is a first-person RPG with turn-based combat, set entirely in large, maze-like dungeon areas.
Unlike in most Japanese-style RPGs, the player can manually increase combat parameters of Nakajima and Yumiko when they gain a level.
The game introduces the demon summoning feature that has since become the distinguishing gameplay element of the series.
The player is able to communicate with randomly encountered demons through Nakajima's computer software, summon them, and make them fight as members of the controlled party.
Communications with randomly encountered demons usually involve offering them money or magnetite (energy they consume); the outcome of the communication depends on the demon's race, alignment, and the phase of the moon.
Demons can also be "fused" with each other in special facilities, creating more powerful species.
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 Megami Tensei 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
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €45.64 |
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €146.04 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €18.26 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €160.65 |
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €16.60 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €11.41 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €11.44 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €146.41 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €18.31 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €161.06 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €16.64 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €45.76 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €11.42 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €160.80 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €16.61 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €45.68 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €18.28 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €146.18 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €146.11 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €18.27 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €11.42 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €160.72 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €45.66 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €16.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €146.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €16.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €160.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €18.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €45.66 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €11.42 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Megami Tensei 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 Megami Tensei worth?
Megami Tensei for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €51.36 loose, €45.64 complete in box, and €146.04 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Megami Tensei rare?
Megami Tensei 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 Megami Tensei?
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 Megami Tensei, loose is €51.36 and CIB is €45.64 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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