Duck Hunt (1984)

Nintendo Wii U · 1984

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About this game

Duck Hunt is a shooting simulation where the player goes out with his faithful dogs to hunt ducks.

It requires the use of the Zapper light gun .

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In game modes A and B, players view a swampland from a first-person perspective.

The dog scares the ducks out of the swamp, one at a time in mode A or two at a time in mode B.

The ducks go flying around in the air and the player has three shots and a limited amount of time to shoot the ducks before they fly away.

Each round only allows a limited number of misses in order to move on successfully.

As the rounds progress, the ducks begin flying faster and faster, and fewer misses are allowed.

In game mode A, a second player can control the movement of the duck using a controller plugged into port 2.

Mode C features target practice on clay pigeons rather than ducks.

The perspective and rules here are the same, with only three shots to destroy two clay pigeons before they disappear off the horizon.

Destroy enough clay pigeons to move on to the next, tougher round.

Data by MobyGames.com

About Nintendo Wii U

The Wii U (2012) was commercially Nintendo's least successful home console, hampered by market confusion over whether the GamePad tablet controller was a new device or a Wii accessory. Its low sales mean smaller overall print runs across the board, and several first-party and indie darlings have already become noticeably pricier than their commercial performance would suggest, since there are simply fewer copies in circulation.

Gamevaro tracks Duck Hunt (1984) for Nintendo Wii U 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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Market values by condition

PAL

Loose / Item only

€14.84

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NTSC-U

Loose / Item only

€13.12

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Recent sales

Date	Type	Region	Price	Source
2026-07-13	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€13.12	eBay US
2026-07-12	Loose / Item only	PAL	€14.84	eBay NL

Market insights

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NTSC-U is 13% cheaper

The NTSC-U version (€13.12) is significantly cheaper than PAL (€14.84) loose.

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Duck Hunt (1984), suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Wii U 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 Duck Hunt (1984) worth?

Duck Hunt (1984) for Nintendo Wii U is currently worth €14.84 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Duck Hunt (1984) rare?

Duck Hunt (1984) has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Wii U titles.

What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Duck Hunt (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. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.

Is Duck Hunt (1984) worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of Duck Hunt (1984) is currently worth €14.84 loose, versus €13.12 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.