What is the typical resale value for a loose copy of Popeye on NES?

A loose copy of Popeye on NES is currently valued at $25.

How much more is a sealed copy worth compared to a loose one?

A sealed copy is valued at $615, significantly higher than the $25 price for a loose version.

What is the price point for a complete-in-box version?

The complete-in-box version of Popeye on NES is currently listed for $168.

Popeye — NES Price & Value

Name: Popeye — NES Price & Value
Brand: NES

NES

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

Popeye value — Loose $25 · Complete (CIB) $168 · Sealed (new) $615. Prices updated July 2026.

Platform · NESPublisher · NintendoGenre · Platformer

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Which version do you have?

For the lowest cost, buy the Standard Popeye at $168. The 5 Screw version at $143 offers a slight premium, likely due to minor variations in condition or packaging, though the price difference is small. If budget is the primary concern, the Standard is sufficient. Collectors prioritizing a slightly more unique piece should opt for the 5 Screw, accepting the minor cost increase.

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Standard— this pagePopeye — NES Price & Value$167.87$615eBay ↗

5 ScrewPopeye [5 Screw] — NES Price & Value$142.5$570eBay ↗

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Game details

UPC / EAN: 100131022909
Brand: NES
Platform: NES
Publisher: Nintendo
Genre: Platformer
ESRB: Not Applicable
Release date: June 1, 1986

Popeye (NES) resale value

A loose copy of Popeye averages around $25. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $168, and a factory-sealed copy commands $615.

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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What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Loose	$25	eBay sold comps
Complete (CIB)	$168	eBay sold comps
Sealed (new)	$615	eBay sold comps
Graded (WATA/CGC)	$17,509	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical resale value for a loose copy of Popeye on NES?: A loose copy of Popeye on NES is currently valued at $25.
How much more is a sealed copy worth compared to a loose one?: A sealed copy is valued at $615, significantly higher than the $25 price for a loose version.
What is the price point for a complete-in-box version?: The complete-in-box version of Popeye on NES is currently listed for $168.