First Samurai
Super Nintendo Entertainment System · 1991
About this game
"The Demon King descends from his mountain domain to you, the First Samurai and your master.
Defenceless against the Demon's magic, you succumb to his powers, leaving your Master to fight the Demon King alone.
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Your master falls in combat, dying.
But, with his last breath, he summons the Wizard Mage.
The Demon King fearing defeat, escapes to the future.
Tormented, the young samurai seeks the teachings of the Wizard Mage in the ways of magic.
Boiled with revenge and armed with a magical sword, the young samurai follows the Demon King into the future and the unknown..." The First Samurai is a platform action game very much similar to other platform games, but with a medieval oriental touch to it in addition to various unique features.
Arriving in the new unknown land, you are defenceless hence your fists and kicks.
But as you journey forth, you'll find your trusty magical sword as well as throwing weapons such as knives and axes.
With your martial art skills, your enemy best beware with those sudden moves that may prove fatal! The First Samurai offers a wide array of weapons, special items and other objects.
Combat is usually melee, either relying on your punch or kicks or using the magical sword to slash some pretty skillful blows in whatever direction possible.
Monsters are forever regenerating but food for health is plentiful.
It actually takes an effort to be killed...
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 First Samurai 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
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €70.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €118.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €23.28 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €19.02 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €16.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €24.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €348.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €414.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €20.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €202.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €20.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €30.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €27.38 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €48.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €183.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €121.83 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €379.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €316.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €27.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €24.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €316.57 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €70.77 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €19.01 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €16.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €118.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €48.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €202.01 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €121.78 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €183.65 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €20.19 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
First Samurai 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 First Samurai worth?
First Samurai for Super Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €47.61 loose, €70.80 complete in box, and €183.73 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is First Samurai rare?
First Samurai 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 First Samurai?
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 First Samurai, loose is €47.61 and CIB is €70.80 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is First Samurai worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of First Samurai is currently worth €47.61 loose, versus €43.63 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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