NES Test Station
Nintendo Entertainment System
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 NES Test Station 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7282.19 |
| 2026-08-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €5201.56 |
| 2026-08-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4551.37 |
| 2026-07-25 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €6.14 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €5249.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4593.18 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7349.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7345.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4591.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €5247.05 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4528.20 |
| 2026-06-18 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €5175.09 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7245.13 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4528.20 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7245.13 |
| 2026-06-17 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €5175.09 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7262.04 |
| 2026-06-15 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €5187.17 |
| 2026-06-15 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4538.77 |
| 2026-06-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €5187.17 |
| 2026-06-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7262.04 |
| 2026-06-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4538.77 |
| 2026-06-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €5200.66 |
| 2026-06-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7280.92 |
| 2026-06-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4550.57 |
| 2026-06-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €5199.31 |
| 2026-06-09 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7279.03 |
| 2026-06-09 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4549.39 |
| 2026-06-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €5154.64 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7216.50 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
NES Test Station 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 NES Test Station worth?
NES Test Station for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €5201.56 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is NES Test Station rare?
NES Test Station 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 NES Test Station?
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.
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