What is the typical going rate for a loose copy of Boulder Dash on NES?

A loose copy of Boulder Dash on NES is currently valued around $17.

How much more is the sealed version worth compared to a complete-in-box copy?

The sealed version is valued at $229, significantly higher than the $63 price for a complete-in-box copy.

Is the complete-in-box condition a good investment for this game?

Yes, the complete-in-box copy is valued at $63, offering a solid middle ground between loose and sealed.

Boulder Dash — NES Price & Value

Name: Boulder Dash — NES Price & Value
Brand: NES

NES

What Boulder Dash for NES is worth — loose cart, complete in box, and sealed.

Boulder Dash value — Loose $17 · Complete (CIB) $63 · Sealed (new) $229. Prices updated July 2026.

Platform · NESPublisher · JVCGenre · Puzzle

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Game details

UPC / EAN: 009119313490
Brand: NES
Platform: NES
Publisher: JVC
Genre: Puzzle
ESRB: Everyone
Release date: June 1, 1990

Boulder Dash (NES) resale value

A loose copy of Boulder Dash averages around $17. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $63, and a factory-sealed copy commands $229.

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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Condition	Value	Based on
Loose	$17	eBay sold comps
Complete (CIB)	$63	eBay sold comps
Sealed (new)	$229	eBay sold comps
Graded (WATA/CGC)	$311	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical going rate for a loose copy of Boulder Dash on NES?: A loose copy of Boulder Dash on NES is currently valued around $17.
How much more is the sealed version worth compared to a complete-in-box copy?: The sealed version is valued at $229, significantly higher than the $63 price for a complete-in-box copy.
Is the complete-in-box condition a good investment for this game?: Yes, the complete-in-box copy is valued at $63, offering a solid middle ground between loose and sealed.