Xevious (1983)
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1983
About this game
A hundred thousand years ago, an ancient civilization prospered on our Earth, their product being GAMP (General Artificial Matrix Producer).
In order to survive the Ice Age, most of the Earth's inhabitants have decided to leave it, finally settling on a planet called Xevious.
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A group of humans remained, becoming our own ancestors.
Many years have passed, and the Xevians are now planning a massive comeback to their long-lost homeland.
The pilot Mu, his android companion Eve, and Mio, a Xevian who opposes the GAMP regime, are back from a space travel just in time to warn the Earth of the upcoming invasion.
The prototype fighter craft Solvalou is going to be used as the main weapon against the Xevian attack.
Xevious is a vertically-scrolling shooter which is notable for being the first game of that type to feature an aircraft flying over the Earth (as opposed to the outer space in other games), displaying views of South American nature.
It also introduced, for the first time, two types of enemies to fight: aerial and ground-based (the menacing SOL towers invoked by GAMP to aid their planes).
The player-controlled ship, Solvalou, is equipped with two weapons, each assigned to a button: the Zapper for air enemies, and the Blaster, which drops bombs on ground targets with the aid of a lock-on.
The aerial enemies are divided into sub-categories distinguished by their attack and behavior patterns.
Certain enemy types are immune to Solvalou's weapons, and must be avoided.
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 Xevious (1983) 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €48.28 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | PAL | €154.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €14.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €48.26 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | PAL | €154.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €14.96 |
| 2026-06-18 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €43.94 |
| 2026-06-18 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €14.76 |
| 2026-06-18 | Sealed / New | PAL | €140.59 |
| 2026-06-17 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €14.76 |
| 2026-06-17 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €43.94 |
| 2026-06-17 | Sealed / New | PAL | €140.59 |
| 2026-06-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €14.79 |
| 2026-06-15 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €44.04 |
| 2026-06-15 | Sealed / New | PAL | €140.92 |
| 2026-06-13 | Sealed / New | PAL | €140.92 |
| 2026-06-13 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €12.68 |
| 2026-06-13 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €44.04 |
| 2026-06-12 | Sealed / New | PAL | €141.28 |
| 2026-06-12 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €44.15 |
| 2026-06-12 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €12.72 |
| 2026-06-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €12.71 |
| 2026-06-09 | Sealed / New | PAL | €141.25 |
| 2026-06-09 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €44.14 |
| 2026-05-27 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €27.93 |
| 2026-05-27 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €27.93 |
| 2026-05-27 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €27.93 |
| 2026-05-27 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €16.60 |
| 2026-05-27 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €16.60 |
| 2026-05-27 | Sealed / New | PAL | €16.60 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Xevious (1983) 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 Xevious (1983) worth?
Xevious (1983) for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €14.97 loose, €48.28 complete in box, and €154.86 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Xevious (1983) rare?
Xevious (1983) 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 Xevious (1983)?
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 Xevious (1983), loose is €14.97 and CIB is €48.28 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Xevious (1983) worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Xevious (1983) is currently worth €14.97 loose, versus €27.93 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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