# Back to the Future — resale value

**Back to the Future** is worth about **$13** loose, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$512.14**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Loose | $13 |
| Complete (CIB) | $90 |
| Sealed (new) | $512 |
| Graded (WATA/CGC) | $965 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-07-25. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

Recent movement: Steady.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DBack%2520to%2520the%2520Future%2520NES%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DBack%2520to%2520the%2520Future%2520NES%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| UPC / EAN | 023582051673 |
| Brand | NES |
| Publisher | LJN Games |
| Genre | Action & Adventure |
| ESRB | Everyone |
| Release date | September 1, 1989 |

## Back to the Future (NES) resale value

A loose copy of **Back to the Future** averages around $13. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $90, and a factory-sealed copy commands $512.

### 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.

## FAQ

**What is the approximate resale value for a loose copy of Back to the Future on NES?**

A loose copy of Back to the Future on NES currently has an approximate resale value of $13.

**How much more valuable is the sealed version compared to the complete-in-box version?**

The sealed version is valued at $512, significantly more than the complete-in-box condition which sells for $90.

**Where can I find the best deal for this NES game?**

If you are looking for the lowest entry price, a loose copy is available around $13.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/back-to-the-future-nes-price
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
Cite as: "JunkPal price guide value as of 2026-07-25, based on real sold listings (junkpal.ai)"