Defender

Xbox 360 · 1981

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About this game

Defender is an updated version of the classic arcade game of the same name.

The Manti bugs have invaded earth and the remaining human survivors now live in colonies throughout the solar system.

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As more swarms of Manti arrive, even the colonies are now in danger of being wiped out.

You've been enlisted to help save the remaining colonists and destroy the Manti bugs! There are a total of six different ships to fly, each with its own flight characteristics and special weapons.

Weapon and shield power-ups can also be found throughout the various missions.

As in the original version of Defender, the Manti will try to capture any humans they can find to change them into mutants to increase their attack force.

To increase chances of success you will need to rescue captured humans before this happens and bring them to a safe landing zone.

Saving colonists will also earn you some credits, which can later be used to buy improved weapons or shields for your ship.

Also included are several video extras detailing the historical perspective of and the making of Defender.

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About Xbox 360

Microsoft's second console, the Xbox 360 (2005), is remembered for popularizing online multiplayer through Xbox Live and for a notoriously high hardware failure rate (the "Red Ring of Death") — which ironically makes well-preserved, working units and complete game cases more collectible today. Physical 360 games are still generally affordable, though limited Kinect-era peripherals and bundles are becoming harder to find complete.

Gamevaro tracks Defender for Xbox 360 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 Defender 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 X360 release dates back to 1981.

Market values by condition

NTSC-U

Loose / Item only

€19.13

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Recent sales

Date	Type	Region	Price	Source
2026-07-04	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€19.13	eBay US

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Defender, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Xbox 360 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 Defender worth?

Defender for Xbox 360 is currently worth €19.13 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Defender rare?

Defender has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Xbox 360 titles.

What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Defender?

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.