# Metroid — resale value

**Metroid** is worth about **$26** loose, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$1,842.2**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Loose | $26 |
| Complete (CIB) | $168 |
| Sealed (new) | $1842 |
| Graded (WATA/CGC) | $4243 |

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%3DMetroid%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%3DMetroid%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 | 045496630348 |
| Brand | nes |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Genre | Platformer |
| ESRB | Everyone |
| Release date | August 15, 1987 |

## Metroid (nes) resale value

A loose cartridge of **Metroid** averages around $26. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — cart, box, and manual — runs about $168, and a factory-sealed copy commands $1842.

### 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.

## FAQ

**What is the loose market value for Metroid on NES?**

The loose copy of Metroid for NES is currently valued at $26.

**How much is a complete-in-box Metroid NES cartridge worth?**

A complete-in-box copy of Metroid on NES can be found for $168.

**What is the highest recorded value for Metroid NES?**

The sealed version of Metroid on NES commands a high resale value of $1842.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/metroid-nes-price
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
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