What is the going rate for a loose copy of Empire Strikes Back?

A loose copy of Super Star Wars Empire Strikes Back is currently valued around $20.

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

A sealed copy sells for $288, which is significantly more than the $20 price point for a loose version.

Can I find the game in complete-in-box condition?

Yes, the complete-in-box version of the game is listed with a resale value of $90.

Super Star Wars Empire Strikes Back [JVC] — Super Nintendo Price & Value

Name: Super Star Wars Empire Strikes Back [JVC] — Super Nintendo Price & Value
Brand: Super

Super Nintendo

What Super Star Wars Empire Strikes Back [JVC] for Super Nintendo is worth — loose cart, complete in box, and sealed.

Super Star Wars Empire Strikes Back [JVC] value — Loose $20 · Complete (CIB) $90 · Sealed (new) $288. Prices updated July 2026.

Platform · Super NintendoPublisher · JVCGenre · Action & Adventure

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Which version do you have?

If your goal is simply to own a Super Star Wars Empire Strikes Back, the Standard version at $39 is the cheapest route. The JVC version at $90 offers a premium, likely through specific packaging or edition details not detailed here, suggesting higher collectibility. Casual fans should opt for the Standard, while dedicated collectors willing to pay the extra $51 for the JVC version are buying into a more desirable piece.

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JVC— this pageSuper Star Wars Empire Strikes Back [JVC] — Super Nintendo Price & Value$89.99$288eBay ↗

StandardSuper Star Wars Empire Strikes Back — Super Nintendo Price & Value$39.42$146.87eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Super Star Wars Empire Strikes Back [JVC] (Super Nintendo)$89.99

Game details

Brand: Super
Platform: Super Nintendo
Publisher: JVC
Genre: Action & Adventure
ESRB: Not Applicable

Super Star Wars Empire Strikes Back [JVC] (Super Nintendo) resale value

A loose copy of Super Star Wars Empire Strikes Back [JVC] averages around $20. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $90, and a factory-sealed copy commands $288.

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	$20	eBay sold comps
Complete (CIB)	$90	eBay sold comps
Sealed (new)	$288	eBay sold comps
Graded (WATA/CGC)	$317	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the going rate for a loose copy of Empire Strikes Back?: A loose copy of Super Star Wars Empire Strikes Back is currently valued around $20.
How much more is a sealed copy worth compared to a loose one?: A sealed copy sells for $288, which is significantly more than the $20 price point for a loose version.
Can I find the game in complete-in-box condition?: Yes, the complete-in-box version of the game is listed with a resale value of $90.