Space Ace (1984)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System · 1984
About this game
Borf has kidnapped Dexter's girlfriend Kimberly and is threatening to turn earth's population into babies using his "Infanto Ray".
Naturally, Dexter cannot let this happen and sets out to stop Borf and rescue Kimberly.
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While following the same story as the Laserdisc conversions , the SNES version of Space Ace obviously lacks the long video sequences of the original, and also features different gameplay.
Instead of only pushing the right button at the right moment, the player has complete control over Dexter.
Most of the time, he will be busy jumping over chasms and dodging alien attacks, but occasionally, an 'energize'-symbol will appear which, by pressing the correct button in time, will temporarily transform Dexter into his stronger alter ego and enable him to shoot at his enemies.
Once he boards his space ship, Dexter has to find his way out of a labyrinthine seen from a top-down perspective, destroying obstacles with the ship's laser and avoiding collisions.
In order to retain the atmosphere of the original, the SNES version features a large number of (short) death animations and the platformer levels always follow the exact same sequence, which results in a trial&error-style gameplay somewhat similar to the original.
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 Space Ace (1984) 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | PAL | €334.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €68.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €13.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | PAL | €334.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €13.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €68.84 |
| 2026-07-07 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €16.92 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €13.47 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €13.47 |
| 2026-06-18 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €67.90 |
| 2026-06-18 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €13.48 |
| 2026-06-18 | Sealed / New | PAL | €176.82 |
| 2026-06-17 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €13.48 |
| 2026-06-17 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €67.90 |
| 2026-06-17 | Sealed / New | PAL | €176.82 |
| 2026-06-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €13.51 |
| 2026-06-15 | Sealed / New | PAL | €177.23 |
| 2026-06-15 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €68.06 |
| 2026-06-13 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €68.06 |
| 2026-06-13 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €13.51 |
| 2026-06-13 | Sealed / New | PAL | €177.23 |
| 2026-06-12 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €68.23 |
| 2026-06-12 | Sealed / New | PAL | €177.69 |
| 2026-06-12 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €13.55 |
| 2026-06-09 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €68.21 |
| 2026-06-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €13.54 |
| 2026-06-09 | Sealed / New | PAL | €177.64 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Space Ace (1984) 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 Space Ace (1984) worth?
Space Ace (1984) for Super Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €13.67 loose, €68.87 complete in box, and €334.27 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Space Ace (1984) rare?
Space Ace (1984) 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 Space Ace (1984)?
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 Space Ace (1984), loose is €13.67 and CIB is €68.87 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Space Ace (1984) worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Space Ace (1984) is currently worth €13.67 loose, versus €13.47 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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