John Elway's Quarterback
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1987
About this game
John Elway's QUARTERBACK is the home video game you've been waiting for.
So real you can see the game like a quarterback does, from the line of scrimmage.
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You call the plays, you throw the passes, run the ball, and make the tackles.
It's third down and a long four long yards to the first down that will stop the clock.
The weak side linebacker is lined up inside his defensive end.
They're coming! You check-off the play at the line of scrimmage and call for a quick pass to the tight end.
He breaks it for a T.D.! Named for the quarterback who twice won the AFC Player of the Year Award, this is the game made for every kid who ever wanted to play the game as well as John Elway!
About Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System (1983 in Japan, 1985 in the West) revived the North American video game industry after the 1983 crash and established conventions — cartridges, licensing seals, save systems — that shaped the industry for decades. NES collecting is one of the most established retro markets: common titles remain cheap, but a well-known handful of low-print-run games (many from smaller third-party publishers) are among the most expensive video games in existence.
Gamevaro tracks John Elway's Quarterback for 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.
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Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.08 |
| 2026-08-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €92.84 |
| 2026-08-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €11.26 |
| 2026-08-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €141.31 |
| 2026-08-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €4.01 |
| 2026-08-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.63 |
| 2026-07-24 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €17.51 |
| 2026-07-24 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €7.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €19.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €142.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €2.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €81.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.69 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €11.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €81.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €19.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €142.54 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €2.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €11.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.69 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.35 |
| 2026-06-18 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €80.61 |
| 2026-06-18 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €2.80 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €135.52 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €11.20 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €135.52 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.62 |
| 2026-06-17 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.35 |
| 2026-06-17 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €80.61 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
John Elway's Quarterback 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 John Elway's Quarterback worth?
John Elway's Quarterback for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €4.01 loose, €14.08 complete in box, and €92.84 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is John Elway's Quarterback rare?
John Elway's Quarterback 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 John Elway's Quarterback?
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 John Elway's Quarterback, loose is €4.01 and CIB is €14.08 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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