Prince of Persia (1989)
Nintendo Wii · 1989
About this game
While the Sultan of Persia is fighting a war in a foreign country, his Grand Vizier Jaffar orchestrates a coup d'état.
His way to the throne lies through the Sultan's lovely daughter.
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Jaffar kidnaps her and threatens to kill her if she refuses to marry him.
Meanwhile, the man the Princess loves is thrown into the dungeon.
He has only one hour to escape from his prison, defeat the guards on his way, and stop Jaffar before the terrible marriage takes place.
Prince of Persia is a 2D platformer that is commonly regarded as a progenitor of the cinematic platformer genre.
Rather than following the more common jump-and-run mechanics, it focuses on careful advancement through fairly complex levels, emphasizing the protagonist's vulnerability and survival aspect.
Rotoscoping technique is used to give more realism to the animation of the characters' movements.
The protagonist must avoid deadly traps, solve some simple jumping and environmental puzzles (such as stepping on pressure plates to raise portcullis), and engage in sword fights with the guards.
The player character has an infinite amount of lives, but has to restart at the beginning of a level each time he dies, and must complete the game within an hour.
The hero starts with three units of health, which can be replenished with small health potions or permanently increased with large jars.
The Game Boy Color and SNES versions of the game feature additional levels and new enemies.
The Genesis version has a new intro, an altered set of graphics and four new levels.
About Nintendo Wii
Launched in 2006, the Wii's motion controls (Wii Remote) brought casual and non-traditional players into console gaming at a scale no prior system had achieved, making it one of the best-selling consoles ever. Because so many Wii units sold with bundled software like Wii Sports, the bulk of the library is inexpensive to collect — but it also means truly rare Wii titles (often niche Japanese-only releases) stand out sharply from the norm.
Gamevaro tracks Prince of Persia (1989) for Nintendo Wii 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €8.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €6.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | PAL | €21.17 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €17.02 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €7.66 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €6.36 |
| 2026-07-11 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €7.44 |
| 2026-07-11 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €5.88 |
| 2026-07-11 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €17.02 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Prince of Persia (1989), suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Wii 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 Prince of Persia (1989) worth?
Prince of Persia (1989) for Nintendo Wii is currently worth €8.65 loose, €6.36 complete in box, and €21.17 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Prince of Persia (1989) rare?
Prince of Persia (1989) has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Wii titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Prince of Persia (1989)?
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 Prince of Persia (1989), loose is €8.65 and CIB is €6.36 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Prince of Persia (1989) worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Prince of Persia (1989) is currently worth €8.65 loose, versus €7.44 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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