Space Invaders (1978)

Nintendo Wii · 1978

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About this game

This version of Space Invaders is based on the 1994 arcade game Space Invaders DX but lacks the parody mode of that game.

What remains is the classic mode that allows the player to choose the type of arcade cabinet (upright, black & white, etc.) as background to the action as well as the versus mode for two players.

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The versus mode is split-screen, each player trying to survive and eliminate more invaders than the opponent.

The Game Boy version has both one- and two-player modes using the usual Game Boy tones (black and grey).

However, plugging the cart into a Super Game Boy allows playing the game in all four cabinet types of the SNES version.

The PC Engine (TurboGrafx) CD version offers an additional "cosmic versus" mode, where the background is composed of anime-style pictures of girls.

They also appear in the "omake mode", which is a single-player variant with the same backgrounds.

The WonderSwan version doesn't offer all four cabinet types (only black & white) but keeps the versus mode.

Data by MobyGames.com

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 Space Invaders (1978) 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

PAL

Loose / Item only

€209.93

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NTSC-U

Loose / Item only

€8.75

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NTSC-J

Loose / Item only

€8.75

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Recent sales

Date	Type	Region	Price	Source
2026-07-12	Loose / Item only	NTSC-J	€8.75	eBay US
2026-07-11	Loose / Item only	PAL	€209.93	eBay DE
2026-07-11	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€8.75	eBay US

Market insights

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NTSC-U is 2299% cheaper

The NTSC-U version (€8.75) is significantly cheaper than PAL (€209.93) loose.

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Space Invaders (1978), 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 Space Invaders (1978) worth?

Space Invaders (1978) for Nintendo Wii is currently worth €209.93 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Space Invaders (1978) rare?

Space Invaders (1978) 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 Space Invaders (1978)?

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 Space Invaders (1978) worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of Space Invaders (1978) is currently worth €209.93 loose, versus €8.75 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.