Ys
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1988
About this game
In this game, the player takes the role of Adol (Aron in the English-language Sega Master System version) Christin, a red-haired adventurer and expert swordsman.
One day he encounters a fortune teller who sends him on a quest to find information about the six books of Ys.
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It appears that there was once an ancient land called Ys, whose secret was sealed in those six books.
Before long Adol learns that the six books were all stolen by the evil wizard Dark Fact (Dulk Dekt in the Sega Master System version, Malificus in the English-language computer versions).
It is Adol's task to defeat the villain and discover the secret of Ys! Ys: The Vanished Omens is an action role-playing game with its own trademark combat system: instead of pressing the "attack" button, the protagonist simply runs into the enemies he encounters.
More damage is inflicted upon the enemies if Adol charges at them from the back or from the sides - a head-to-head collision might result in the hero's death if the monster is stronger than him.
The player gains gold and experience points for defeating foes; once enough experience has been accumulated, Adol levels up and becomes stronger.
The hero can buy and equip swords, armor, shields, and other accessories.
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 Ys 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 Ys 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 1988.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €141.77 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €128.88 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €10.08 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €40.32 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €16.13 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €16.11 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €10.07 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €128.68 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €40.26 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €141.54 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €40.24 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €141.47 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €128.61 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €16.10 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €10.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €16.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €141.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €128.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €10.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €40.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €128.55 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €10.06 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €40.22 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €141.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €16.09 |
| 2026-07-09 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €128.90 |
| 2026-07-09 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €16.13 |
| 2026-07-09 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €141.79 |
| 2026-07-09 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €40.33 |
| 2026-07-09 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €10.08 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Ys, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Entertainment System titles.
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 Ys worth?
Ys for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €25.70 loose, €40.32 complete in box, and €128.88 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Ys rare?
Ys has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Entertainment System titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Ys?
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 Ys, loose is €25.70 and CIB is €40.32 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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