StarTropics
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1990
About this game
In StarTropics , you play the part of Michael Jones.
Jones, a famous archaeologist) is on C-Island looking for some lost ruins and has invited Mike to come visit him.
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However, shortly after arriving on the island Mike learns from Chief Coralcola that Dr.
Jones has recently been abducted! Now it is up to Mike to locate Dr.
Jones and find out why he was abducted.
StarTropics is an action game with light role-playing elements, played from an overhead point of view.
Starting out with just an island yo-yo, Mike will need to search the island for Dr.
The villagers may be able to offer some clues, there are many dangerous enemies to defeat, and along the way there are a variety of new weapons and other items to be found which will help Mike on his quest.
The cartridge uses a battery backup to allow games to be saved.
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 StarTropics 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 StarTropics 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 1990.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
1 collector on Gamevaro has this game.
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | PAL | €15.85 |
| 2026-07-17 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €192.29 |
| 2026-07-17 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €17.44 |
| 2026-07-17 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €56.68 |
| 2026-07-16 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €56.99 |
| 2026-07-16 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €184.10 |
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | PAL | €15.82 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €17.54 |
| 2026-07-15 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €56.99 |
| 2026-07-15 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €184.12 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €15.88 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €18.36 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €15.94 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €183.81 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €56.90 |
| 2026-07-13 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €57.52 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €18.35 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | PAL | €15.89 |
| 2026-07-13 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €183.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €57.52 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €183.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €15.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €19.20 |
| 2026-07-11 | Item only | PAL | €15.89 |
| 2026-07-11 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-11 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €183.72 |
| 2026-07-11 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €58.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €18.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €192.82 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
StarTropics 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 StarTropics worth?
StarTropics for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €15.85 loose, €56.68 complete in box, and €192.29 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is StarTropics rare?
StarTropics 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 StarTropics?
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 StarTropics, loose is €15.85 and CIB is €56.68 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is StarTropics worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of StarTropics is currently worth €15.85 loose, versus €17.44 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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