Contra III: The Alien Wars
Super Nintendo Entertainment System · 1992
About this game
The hideous Red Falcon, thought to have been destroyed long ago by the Earth's greatest commandos, Mad Dog and Scorpion, has risen again, this time very angry and thirsty for revenge.
His armies are marching through the cities, across the lands, with the intention of exterminating the human race like a bad case of fleas.
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Two commandos, Jimbo and Sully, have come forth now to defeat Red Falcon and save what remains of the world from his hideous plans.
The Alien War is the third entry in the Contra series.
Like its predecessors, it is a predominantly side-scrolling shooter with a heavy emphasis on action.
The protagonist can carry two weapons (as opposed to one in the previous entries), and fire in eight directions when standing still.
New abilities include climbing on walls, grabbing poles and navigating tanks.
Parts of scenery can be destroyed.
In a few instances the protagonist will also participate in motorcycle changes.
Two stages have a top-down view and are played differently than the side-scrolling levels, with more freedom of exploration and the necessity to complete mission objectives rather than simply advance in one direction and kill all the enemies.
About Super Nintendo Entertainment System
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (1990/1991) is widely regarded as home to one of the strongest first-party libraries in gaming history, from Super Metroid to Chrono Trigger. It's a mature collecting market: iconic RPGs and late-cycle releases (which typically had smaller print runs as the industry moved toward the next generation) are consistently among the most sought-after and valuable cartridges from the 16-bit era.
Gamevaro tracks Contra III: The Alien Wars for Super 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
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €395.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €73.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €955.28 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €41.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €26.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €184.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €26.21 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €42.19 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €952.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €349.80 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €73.90 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €167.81 |
| 2026-07-06 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €200.90 |
| 2026-07-06 | Item only | NTSC-U | €48.00 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €927.68 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €72.92 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €25.56 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €345.01 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €43.14 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €155.25 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €43.14 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €345.01 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €927.68 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €72.92 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €25.56 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €155.25 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €42.38 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €345.81 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €929.84 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €138.32 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Contra III: The Alien Wars 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 Contra III: The Alien Wars worth?
Contra III: The Alien Wars for Super Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €48.00 loose, €184.48 complete in box, and €395.21 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Contra III: The Alien Wars rare?
Contra III: The Alien Wars 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 Contra III: The Alien Wars?
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 Contra III: The Alien Wars, loose is €48.00 and CIB is €184.48 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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