Thundercade
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1987
About this game
Terrorism has reached new heights.
AATOM (Atomic Age Terrorist Organization of Miracali) has constructed their own nuclear power plant, and threaten the world with atomic terror.
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The world powers have decided to initiate operation THUNDERCADE to stop AATOM.
Equipped with a high-performance combat motorcycle, sidecar cannons, and backed by a precision B-7 bomber, you set out on the dangerous mission.
The player controls a motorcycle traveling through four distinct areas; the city, the base, the woodlands and the fortress which contains the final objective which is the nuclear power plant.
The motorcycle shoots bullets and can be upgraded by finding powerups which add sidecars to the motorbike, which in turn adds more firepower.
Also, you can call in a limited amount of airstrikes to help you clear the screen of enemy tanks and troops.
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 Thundercade 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 Thundercade 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 1987.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €47.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €174.78 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €87.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €174.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.06 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.65 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €47.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €87.45 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €45.92 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.79 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €11.89 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €86.25 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €172.30 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.55 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €86.25 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €36.66 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.86 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €170.05 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.55 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €11.89 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €170.45 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €36.74 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €11.91 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.88 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €86.45 |
| 2026-06-15 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.57 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Thundercade 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 Thundercade worth?
Thundercade for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €15.38 loose, €47.89 complete in box, and €87.49 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Thundercade rare?
Thundercade 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 Thundercade?
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 Thundercade, loose is €15.38 and CIB is €47.89 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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