Ninja Gaiden III Ancient Ship of Doom
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1991
About this game
Ninja Gaiden begins with a cinematic animation in which two ninjas duel to the death and one goes down.
It is then revealed that the doomed ninja is the father of Ryu Hayabusa.
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When Ryu learns of this, he embarks on a quest to find out who killed his father and why.
This quest takes him to America to find an archaeologist with whom his father was working.
From there, Ryu becomes embroiled in an evil, supernatural conspiracy involving a villain named Jaquio who has plans to use an ancient castle and some relics to unleash a terrifying evil upon the world.
Ninja Gaiden is a side scrolling game where Ryu the ninja can run, jump and slash with his ninja sword.
He can also attach to any vertical surface.
Power-ups that allow Ryu to toss fireballs and ninja stars as well as perform other feats are scattered throughout the landscape.
Ryu will battle through urban city settings, forests, jungles, snow covered castles, underground railroads and ancient castles.
A major feature in Ninja Gaiden are the cinematic scenes – sometimes fullscreen – through which the storyline unfolds.
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 Ninja Gaiden III Ancient Ship of Doom 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 Ninja Gaiden III Ancient Ship of Doom 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 1991.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €104.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2187.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1284.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €87.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €48.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €320.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1283.78 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €320.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €104.53 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €48.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2186.27 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €86.96 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2156.29 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €323.44 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €85.89 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €103.10 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1241.28 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €47.47 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €323.44 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €85.89 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €47.47 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2156.29 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1241.28 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €103.10 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2161.32 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €324.20 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €103.34 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €87.73 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1244.18 |
| 2026-06-15 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €47.58 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Ninja Gaiden III Ancient Ship of Doom 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 Ninja Gaiden III Ancient Ship of Doom worth?
Ninja Gaiden III Ancient Ship of Doom for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €111.73 loose, €320.99 complete in box, and €1284.34 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Ninja Gaiden III Ancient Ship of Doom rare?
Ninja Gaiden III Ancient Ship of Doom 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 Ninja Gaiden III Ancient Ship of Doom?
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 Ninja Gaiden III Ancient Ship of Doom, loose is €111.73 and CIB is €320.99 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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