Vortex
Super Nintendo Entertainment System · 1994
About this game
Vortex was one of the few games designed to use the SNES Super FX 1 chip, a custom-made graphics accelerator RISC processor.
The game is a 3D shooter similar to Star Fox by the same development studio, but with some subtle differences.
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Players can morph their vehicle at any time from the standard walker to a sonic jet, a land burner and a defensive hard shell, each with their own weapons, strengths and weaknesses.
The player is cast as a soldier fighting the Aki-Do Forces, an evil empire bent on taking over the entire universe.
To stop them, the player has access to an experimental mech, the Vortex, to travel the seven worlds of the Aki-Do system and destroy the bases.
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 Vortex 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.
Adding Vortex 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 SNES release dates back to 1994.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €28.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €48.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €9.32 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €8.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €5.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €45.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €206.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €55.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €9.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €125.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €12.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €50.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €138.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €19.41 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €145.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €125.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €5.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €8.30 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.90 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €28.21 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €145.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €48.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €55.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €45.47 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €50.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €19.40 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Vortex 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 Vortex worth?
Vortex for Super Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €33.85 loose, €28.22 complete in box, and €50.11 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Vortex rare?
Vortex 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 Vortex?
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 Vortex, loose is €33.85 and CIB is €28.22 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Vortex worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Vortex is currently worth €33.85 loose, versus €13.54 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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