# Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back [Classic Edition] — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/star-wars-the-empire-strikes-back-classic-edition-nes-price

**Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back [Classic Edition]** is worth about **$42** loose, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$42.49**.

Live listings and the full sold-price history are on the page: https://junkpal.ai/products/star-wars-the-empire-strikes-back-classic-edition-nes-price

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Loose | $42 |
| Sealed (new) | $42 |
| Graded (WATA/CGC) | $47 |

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.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DStar%2520Wars%2520Empire%2520Strikes%2520Back%2520NES%2520Classic%2520Edition%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%3DStar%2520Wars%2520Empire%2520Strikes%2520Back%2520NES%2520Classic%2520Edition%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 |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | NES |

## Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back [Classic Edition] (NES) resale value

A loose copy of **Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back [Classic Edition]** averages around $42. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about null, and a factory-sealed copy commands $42.

### 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.

## FAQ

**What is the current resale value for this game?**

Both the loose and sealed versions of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back on NES are valued at $42.

**Is there a difference in value between sealed and loose?**

Based on current listings, the value for this title is the same whether it is loose or sealed, both priced at $42.

**Should I buy this game if it is loose or sealed?**

Since both conditions are listed at $42, the decision depends on whether you prefer the sealed presentation or the lower cost of a loose copy.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/star-wars-the-empire-strikes-back-classic-edition-nes-price
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
Cite as: "JunkPal price guide value as of 2026-07-25, based on real sold listings (junkpal.ai)"