What is the going rate for a loose copy of 1942 on NES?

A loose copy of 1942 on NES is currently valued around $18.

How much is a sealed copy of 1942 worth?

Sealed copies of 1942 on NES fetch a high resale value of $276.

What's the price difference between CIB and sealed?

Complete-in-box copies sell for $69, whereas sealed copies are valued significantly higher at $276.

1942 [5 Screw] — NES Price & Value

Name: 1942 [5 Screw] — NES Price & Value
Brand: NES

NES

What 1942 [5 Screw] for NES is worth — loose cart, complete in box, and sealed.

1942 [5 Screw] value — Loose $18 · Complete (CIB) $69 · Sealed (new) $276. Prices updated July 2026.

Platform · NESPublisher · CapcomGenre · Shoot'em Up

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Which version do you have?

For the cheapest way to own the 1942, buy the Standard version at $84. The 5 Screw version at $69 offers a slight premium, likely due to its specific edition or scarcity, making it more desirable. If budget is the primary concern, stick to Standard. However, collectors prioritizing the superior presentation or rarity should opt for the 5 Screw, justifying the extra cost.

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Standard1942 — NES Price & Value$83.77$335eBay ↗

5 Screw— this page1942 [5 Screw] — NES Price & Value$69.12$276eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — 1942 [5 Screw] (NES)$69.12

Game details

Brand: NES
Platform: NES
Publisher: Capcom
Genre: Shoot'em Up
ESRB: Everyone
Release date: November 1, 1986

1942 [5 Screw] (NES) resale value

A loose copy of 1942 [5 Screw] averages around $18. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $69, and a factory-sealed copy commands $276.

What drives the price

Condition is everything: a clean, unscratched label, an intact box without crushing, and the original manual can swing the value 30–50%. Test that the game works before you buy or sell.

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What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Loose	$18	eBay sold comps
Complete (CIB)	$69	eBay sold comps
Sealed (new)	$276	eBay sold comps
Graded (WATA/CGC)	$304	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the going rate for a loose copy of 1942 on NES?: A loose copy of 1942 on NES is currently valued around $18.
How much is a sealed copy of 1942 worth?: Sealed copies of 1942 on NES fetch a high resale value of $276.
What's the price difference between CIB and sealed?: Complete-in-box copies sell for $69, whereas sealed copies are valued significantly higher at $276.