Metal Gear
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1987
About this game
Near the end of the 20th century, a small fortified nation named Outer Heaven (founded by a mysterious war hero whose name and identity are shrouded in secrecy) is threatening the nations of the "West" with the development of a new prototype weapon named Metal Gear, a walking tank which is capable of launching nuclear warheads from anywhere on the globe.
As FOX-HOUND's (an elite black ops unit) newest recruit, going by the codename of Solid Snake, your mission is to infiltrate Outer Heaven and rescue your missing comrade, Grey Fox (who was captured after a failed infiltration), while gathering intelligence on Metal Gear.
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In order to fulfill this objective, the player must collect various weapons and equipments (including keycards for further access into the fortress), while avoiding visual contact with the enemy.
The player must also confront bosses in the form of Outer Heaven's elite mercenary force and rescue hostages hidden within the fortress in order to increase player rank, which gives Snake an extended life bar and increased storage capacity for replenishable items and ammo.
The player can use a wireless transceiver to come in touch with their commanding officer, Big Boss, to learn more about their current mission objectives or contact one of the local resistance members operating covertly within the fortress to gain useful tips and insights.
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 Metal Gear 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.
Adding Metal Gear to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This NES release dates back to 1987.
Price history
Market values by condition
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1 collector on Gamevaro has this game.
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €377.09 |
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €22.78 |
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €342.81 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €165.72 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €40.59 |
| 2026-07-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1308.10 |
| 2026-07-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €1308.10 |
| 2026-07-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €171.80 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | PAL | €17.97 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €17.43 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.43 |
| 2026-07-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €171.80 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €172.72 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €172.72 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €378.05 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €40.69 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1315.10 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €21.92 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €1315.10 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €166.14 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €22.84 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €343.68 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | PAL | €15.83 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €172.73 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €172.73 |
| 2026-07-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €1315.21 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-J | €17.53 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Metal Gear 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 Metal Gear worth?
Metal Gear for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €17.97 loose, €134.08 complete in box, and €428.70 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Metal Gear rare?
Metal Gear 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 Metal Gear?
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 Metal Gear, loose is €17.97 and CIB is €134.08 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Metal Gear worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Metal Gear is currently worth €17.97 loose, versus €17.43 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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