Contra — nes Price & Value
NESWhat Contra for nes is worth — loose cart, complete in box, and sealed.
Contra value — Loose $36 · Complete (CIB) $157 · Sealed (new) $780. Prices updated July 2026.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
Super C Nintendo NES 5ft Box Art Flag 1990 Contra Konami Poster
CONTRA NES NINTENDO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM VIDEO GAME W/ MANUAL AND SLEEVE TESTED
Konami Contra Shooter - Nintendo NES Cartridge - Contra Series. Tested W/papers
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Game details
- UPC / EAN
- 015812890244
- Brand
- nes
- Platform
- nes
- Publisher
- Konami
- Genre
- Action & Adventure
- ESRB
- Not Applicable
- Release date
- February 20, 1988
Contra (nes) resale value
A loose cartridge of Contra averages around $36. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — cart, box, and manual — runs about $157, and a factory-sealed copy commands $780.
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 saves and the battery holds before you buy or sell.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Loose | $36 | eBay sold comps |
| Complete (CIB) | $157 | eBay sold comps |
| Sealed (new) | $780 | eBay sold comps |
| Graded (WATA/CGC) | $8,750 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $30 / $41.79 / $349 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 31, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $30.00–$349.00 (median $41.79).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the loose resale value for Contra on NES?
- A loose copy of Contra for NES currently has a resale value of $36.
- How much is a complete-in-box copy of Contra?
- A complete-in-box version of Contra is valued at $157.
- Can I find a sealed copy of Contra?
- Yes, a sealed copy of Contra on NES is listed with a high resale value of $780.
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