The Hunt for Red October
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1990
About this game
Based on the movie of the same name, the Soviet Union have been building in secret a Typhoon-class submarine with nuclear strike capabilities.
This war machine has been named the Red October.
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While on its trial run, the captain, Marko Ramius has hijacked the submarine along with it's crew.
They plan to defect to the United States.
Naturally, such a weapon must not be allowed to fall into American plans, and so orders are issued among the Soviet forces to destroy the Red October.
You control the Red October during its run for freedom.
The game plays as an underwater sidescroller.
The Red October submarine can move in any of four directions.
The A button fires torpedoes horizontally towards the right and the B button fires missiles vertically, upwards.
Additionally, the Caterpillar drive (invisibility) may be activated for short periods of time.
The player may also activate a ECM blast that will destroy all nearby offensive weapons.
On the screen at all times are displays for Armor (health) and Power (fuel); should either run low, the Red October in danger of being destroyed.
Power-Ups to increase or decrease the power of missiles and torpedoes may be found by destroying enemies.
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 The Hunt for Red October 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
1 collector on Gamevaro has this game.
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €47.72 |
| 2026-07-17 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €13.07 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | PAL | €15.85 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | PAL | €15.82 |
| 2026-07-16 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €47.97 |
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €13.14 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €12.48 |
| 2026-07-15 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €47.98 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €15.88 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €15.94 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €47.90 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €13.12 |
| 2026-07-13 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €47.87 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | PAL | €15.89 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €12.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €12.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €12.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €15.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €35.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €47.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | PAL | €112.86 |
| 2026-07-11 | Item only | PAL | €15.89 |
| 2026-07-11 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €47.87 |
| 2026-07-11 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €12.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €15.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €12.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €12.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | PAL | €112.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €47.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €35.36 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
The Hunt for Red October 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 The Hunt for Red October worth?
The Hunt for Red October for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €15.85 loose, €35.37 complete in box, and €112.86 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Hunt for Red October rare?
The Hunt for Red October 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 The Hunt for Red October?
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 The Hunt for Red October, loose is €15.85 and CIB is €35.37 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is The Hunt for Red October worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of The Hunt for Red October is currently worth €15.85 loose, versus €13.07 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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