Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1992
About this game
Based on the movie, so the storyline is basically the same.
You play as Luke Skywalker, and using your blaster, lightsaber and force power skills, you must journey through Hoth, Echo Base, Dagobah, Bespin and Cloud City.
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Enemies such as Darth Vader and Boba Fett will appear along the way, while R2, Yoda and Obi-Wan appear to give you tips on enemy weakness.
Also keep an eye out for things you won't see in the movie, such as trying to beat Slave 1 (Boba Fett's ship) and fighting Cloud Cars.
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 Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 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
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €13.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €564.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €145.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €52.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €87.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €36.18 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €64.83 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €349.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €463.69 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €510.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €47.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €87.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €563.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €508.88 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €52.46 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €47.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €462.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €349.80 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €144.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €13.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €64.80 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €36.03 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €43.13 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €556.24 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €85.39 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.16 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €51.74 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €427.89 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 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 Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back worth?
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €63.20 loose, €145.03 complete in box, and €463.69 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back rare?
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 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 Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back?
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 Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, loose is €63.20 and CIB is €145.03 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is currently worth €63.20 loose, versus €51.53 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
Ratings & Reviews
Also on other platforms
![Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back [Classic Edition]](https://images.igdb.com/igdb/image/upload/t_cover_big/co6ow2.jpg)
![Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back [Capcom]](https://images.igdb.com/igdb/image/upload/t_cover_big/co8jex.jpg)
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