Famicom Games Price Guide
Current values and prices for all Famicom retro games
Min Price
$3
CIB
Median Price
$38
CIB
Max Price
$2 007
Battle Formula
Total Games
1,082
Games
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Famicom games Value & Trends
Famicom Market Analysis (2026)
In 2026, the Famicom market shows an interesting dynamic. Among the 1082 titles tracked in our database, the current value guide indicates this is an intermediate platform. For collectors, the median budget to acquire a complete-in-box (CIB) game currently sits around $38. This reflects the growing demand and premium placed on mint condition items. However, excellent classics can still be found starting at $3.
This price surge is particularly noticeable on highly sought-after games like Battle Formula, a true holy grail for the system, whose CIB value now reaches heights of $2007. The huge price gap between loose copies and complete ones confirms the massive premium collectors are willing to pay for original cardboard boxes and manuals.
Most Rare & Expensive Famicom Games in 2026
| Title ↑ | Loose ↕ | CIB ↕ | New ↕ | Graded ↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bombuzal | $4 | $17 | $44 | $48 | |
 Bonkers | $29 | $168 | $437 | $1 236 | |
 Boulder Dash | $12 | $40 | $128 | $141 | |
 Bounty Sword | $11 | $36 | $93 | $102 | |
 Brain Lord | $23 | $70 | $182 | $1 800 | |
 Brandish | $26 | $49 | $127 | $140 | |
 Brandish 2 | $48 | $129 | $335 | $369 | |
 Brandish 2 Expert | $70 | $106 | $276 | $304 | |
 Breath of Fire | $11 | $40 | $104 | $2 190 | |
 Breath of Fire II | $17 | $40 | $103 | $113 | |
 Breeder | $13 | $45 | $89 | $98 | |
 Brutal | $26 | $115 | $298 | $328 | |
 Bubble Bobble | $30 | $110 | $221 | $243 | |
 Bubble Bobble 2 | $275 | $922 | $2 949 | $3 244 | |
 Bucky O'Hare | $114 | $460 | $1 470 | $1 617 | |
 Buggy Popper | $7 | $21 | $66 | $73 | |
 Burai | $7 | $40 | $104 | $114 | |
 Burai Fighter | $17 | $52 | $166 | $183 | |
 BurgerTime | $41 | $89 | $183 | $201 | |
 BurgerTime | $14 | $96 | $307 | $338 | |
 Bushi Seiryuuden | $137 | $275 | $714 | $785 | |
 Business Wars | $53 | $140 | $210 | $231 | |
 B-Wings | $13 | $36 | $115 | $127 | |
 Cacoma Knight | $20 | $64 | $166 | $183 | |
 Cadillac | $6 | $20 | $34 | $38 | |
 California Games II | $10 | $27 | $71 | $78 | |
 Cameltry | $11 | $25 | $65 | $72 | |
| Capcom Barcelona '92 | $8 | $27 | $86 | $95 | |
 Captain Commando | $78 | $353 | $918 | $1 010 | |
 Captain Ed | $9 | $14 | $45 | $50 | |
 Captain Saver | $299 | $770 | $2 464 | $2 710 | |
| Captain Silver | $50 | $227 | $725 | $798 | |
 Captain Tsubasa | $6 | $35 | $112 | $123 | |
| Captain Tsubasa II | $9 | $50 | $160 | $176 | |
 Captain Tsubasa III | $7 | $28 | $97 | $107 | |
 Captain Tsubasa IV | $8 | $25 | $65 | $72 | |
| Captain Tsubasa J | $17 | $118 | $308 | $339 | |
 Captain Tsubasa V | $9 | $27 | $75 | $83 | |
| Caravan Shooting Collection | $21 | $59 | $154 | $169 | |
 Card Master | $3 | $14 | $37 | $41 | |
 Carrier Aces | $13 | $40 | $103 | $113 | |
 Casino Derby | $17 | $69 | $219 | $241 | |
 Casper | $12 | $44 | $114 | $125 | |
 Castle Excellent | $10 | $38 | $120 | $132 | |
 Castle Quest | $8 | $31 | $98 | $108 | |
| Castlevania II: Simon's Quest | $26 | $83 | $165 | $182 | |
 CB Chara Wars | $8 | $30 | $78 | $86 | |
 Chack 'n Pop | $4 | $10 | $31 | $34 | |
 Challenger | $9 | $19 | $60 | $66 | |
 Championship Bowling | $4 | $33 | $105 | $116 | |
How much are Famicom games worth?
The value of a Famicom game depends on its condition and rarity. For a complete-in-box (CIB) copy, the current median market price is $38. For a loose copy (cartridge or disc only), the average price is around $25. Prices range from $3 for common titles up to $2,007.36 for the rarest games.
What are the most valuable Famicom games?
Here are the highest-valued Famicom games on the retro gaming market:
1. Battle Formula — $2007 CIB
2. Recca — $1575 CIB
3. Takahashi Meijin no Boukenjima IV — $1199 CIB
4. Battletoads — $1155 CIB
5. Punch-Out Gold — $1000 CIB
How much does a Famicom game cost?
Famicom games are very accessible for collectors. The most affordable titles start at:
1. Kabushiki Doujou — from $1 loose
2. Mickey Mouse Fushigi no Kuni no Daibouken — from $1 loose
3. Igo: Kuroban Taikyoku — from $1 loose
4. Home Run Nighter '90 — from $1 loose
5. Lode Runner — from $1 loose
These prices are for loose copies. Expect to pay more for a complete-in-box (CIB) version.
How many Famicom games are there?
RetroCharting tracks 1,082 Famicom games in its database, with 1,000 titles having a known market price. Our database is updated daily through our multi-source price tracking algorithm.
How do I know if my Famicom game is rare and valuable?
Several factors determine the rarity and value of a Famicom game:
1. Production run — Games produced in small quantities or quickly discontinued are naturally rarer.
2. Condition — A complete-in-box (CIB) copy is generally worth 2 to 5 times more than a loose copy. A sealed copy can be worth 10x more.
3. Collector demand — Certain genres (RPGs, sports games, fighting games) have very high demand.
4. Regional edition — PAL or Japanese versions can be rarer depending on the title.
To find the exact value of your game, check its detail page on RetroCharting where you'll find real-time prices and historical price trends.