What is the approximate resale value for a loose copy of Lode Runner [5 Screw]?

A loose copy of Lode Runner [5 Screw] on NES currently has an approximate resale value of $23.

How much is a sealed copy of Lode Runner [5 Screw] worth?

A sealed copy of Lode Runner [5 Screw] is valued highly in the market, reaching up to $260.

Is the complete-in-box version worth more than the loose version?

Yes, the complete-in-box version is valued higher at $65 compared to the loose copy's $23.

Lode Runner [5 Screw] — NES Price & Value

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

NES

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

Lode Runner [5 Screw] value — Loose $23 · Complete (CIB) $65 · Sealed (new) $260. Prices updated July 2026.

Platform · NESGenre · Action & Adventure

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Which version do you have?

For the cheapest way to own Lode Runner, purchase the Standard version at $46. The Screw version at $65 offers a premium, likely due to a specific edition or packaging that adds collectibility. If budget is the primary concern, stick to Standard. Collectors prioritizing the unique aspects of the Screw version should pay the extra $19 for the added appeal.

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5 Screw— this pageLode Runner [5 Screw] — NES Price & Value$64.95$260eBay ↗

StandardLode Runner — NES Price & Value$46$184eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Lode Runner [5 Screw] (NES)$64.95

Game details

Brand: NES
Platform: NES
Genre: Action & Adventure
ESRB: Everyone
Release date: September 1, 1987

Lode Runner [5 Screw] (NES) resale value

A loose copy of Lode Runner [5 Screw] averages around $23. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $65, and a factory-sealed copy commands $260.

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	$23	eBay sold comps
Complete (CIB)	$65	eBay sold comps
Sealed (new)	$260	eBay sold comps
Graded (WATA/CGC)	$286	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the approximate resale value for a loose copy of Lode Runner [5 Screw]?: A loose copy of Lode Runner [5 Screw] on NES currently has an approximate resale value of $23.
How much is a sealed copy of Lode Runner [5 Screw] worth?: A sealed copy of Lode Runner [5 Screw] is valued highly in the market, reaching up to $260.
Is the complete-in-box version worth more than the loose version?: Yes, the complete-in-box version is valued higher at $65 compared to the loose copy's $23.