Contra
Nintendo NES · 1988 · Action & Adventure
| REGION | NEW | USED | CEV |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America (NTSC-U)Analysed 5 Sept 2026 · open full analysis to refresh | $1,069 | $157 | $1,123 |
| Japan & Asia (NTSC-J)Analysed 15 Jun 2026 · open full analysis to refresh | $372 | $115 | $387 |
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About Contra
How much is Contra worth on Nintendo NES? This price guide tracks new and used prices for this 1988 Action & Adventure release, with recent price trends. In North America (NTSC-U) it currently values around $1,069 new and $157 used, with a MyPlayersVault collector score of 78 (S-TIER GHOST tier). New value is down 81% over the past 6 months. Import copies in Japan & Asia (NTSC-J) trade around $372.
Contra NTSC-U sealed represents a foundational pillar of NES collector identity—a game that defined the action platformer genre and remains culturally embedded in retro gaming consciousness. The sealed condition elevates its collector significance substantially; loose cartridges are common, but pristine sealed examples command sustained collector attention. No digital version exists for the original NES release, and the cartridge format itself carries inherent preservation urgency as capacitors age and labels degrade. The game's legendary difficulty and arcade-to-home translation legacy ensure enduring community engagement and discovery appeal across generational collector cohorts. Supply remains selectively available rather than abundant, reflecting both its foundational status and the natural attrition of sealed stock over four decades.
Contra price guide — value by region
Collector context, not financial advice. Prices reflect recent eBay and PriceCharting data.
