Platoon
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1988
About this game
The film Platoon featured a squad of five soldiers on their mission for the US Army in Vietnam.
In this action game based around the film, you take control of these five guys in turn, with the chance to switch between them as they each take one of the 3 hits that would kill them.
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The game recreates each of the sections of the film, starting with a side-scrolling journey through the jungle, with paths to cross both horizontally and vertically, and the ability to jump or duck hazards.
You will need to blow up a bridge and then locate a village, which contains a torch, a map and a trap-door.
The enemy has booby-trapped the area and are launching airstrikes, so the danger is not all from enemy ground soldiers.
The next section is in first-person 3D, as you move through a network of tunnels in search of flares and a compass.
There are 3 distinct control methods, changing from the standard motion when an enemy appears (this puts you in control of a cross-hair for more accurate targeting), and when you enter a room to search.
After escaping this you settle in a bunker overnight, and have a limited amount of flares with which to locate incoming enemy, and must then shoot them before they can shoot you.
The jungle airstrike from the film is the next moment - you have two minutes to rush into a safe position to the north, using your compass for guidance.
Finally you face the treacherous Sergeant Barnes, and must hit him with grenades 5 times whilst trapped in a foxhole to prevent him wiping you out.
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 Platoon 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
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.17 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €347.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €111.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.41 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €28.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €111.54 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €28.40 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.16 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €346.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.20 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €174.66 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €25.87 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.11 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €20.70 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €112.12 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.61 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €25.87 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.94 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.65 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €174.66 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €112.09 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €20.70 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €175.07 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €25.93 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €20.75 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.95 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €112.35 |
| 2026-06-15 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.66 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Platoon 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 Platoon worth?
Platoon for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €11.38 loose, €28.41 complete in box, and €111.59 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Platoon rare?
Platoon 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 Platoon?
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 Platoon, loose is €11.38 and CIB is €28.41 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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