Soldier Blade
PC Engine · 1992
About this game
Vertical sci-fi shoot ‘em up from the Hudson stable.
Soldier Blade sticks to the tried and tested formula of Hudson’s previous games in the 'series', while throwing in some extra graphical effects.
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This time, the power up system involves collecting coloured pods - you can have three pods in stock at any one time, and the colour of the 'active' pod determines your weapon style.
You also have the choice of ejecting a pod at any time, which results in a weapon-specific super attack.
About PC Engine
Known as the TurboGrafx-16 outside Japan, the PC Engine (1987) punched well above its small form factor and was hugely successful in Japan despite a limited Western release. Because the Western TurboGrafx-16 library is comparatively small and undersold relative to the platform's technical merits, complete-in-box North American copies are notably scarcer — and pricier — than their Japanese PC Engine counterparts.
Gamevaro tracks Soldier Blade for PC Engine 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 Soldier Blade 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 PCE release dates back to 1992.
Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €127.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €279.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €639.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €127.42 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €279.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €639.13 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Soldier Blade, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PC Engine 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 Soldier Blade worth?
Soldier Blade for PC Engine is currently worth €127.47 loose, €279.96 complete in box, and €639.41 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Soldier Blade rare?
Soldier Blade has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PC Engine titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Soldier Blade?
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 Soldier Blade, loose is €127.47 and CIB is €279.96 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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