JP PC Engine Games Price Guide
Current values and prices for all JP PC Engine retro games
Min Price
$8
CIB
Median Price
$45
CIB
Max Price
$1 524
Darius Alpha
Total Games
299
Games
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JP PC Engine games Value & Trends
JP PC Engine Market Analysis (2026)
In 2026, the JP PC Engine market shows an interesting dynamic. Among the 299 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 $45. This reflects the growing demand and premium placed on mint condition items. However, excellent classics can still be found starting at $8.
This price surge is particularly noticeable on highly sought-after games like Darius Alpha, a true holy grail for the system, whose CIB value now reaches heights of $1524. 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 JP PC Engine Games in 2026
| Title ↑ | Loose ↕ | CIB ↕ | New ↕ | Graded ↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Super Momotaro Dentetsu II | $7 | $15 | $29 | $32 | |
Super Momotarou Dentetsu | $4 | $15 | $30 | $33 | |
Super Momotarou Dentetsu II | $7 | $16 | $31 | $34 | |
Super Star Soldier | $35 | $56 | $139 | $153 | |
Super Volleyball | $12 | $38 | $238 | $262 | |
Susano O Densetsu | $7 | $18 | $37 | $41 | |
Takahashi Meijin no Shin Boken Jima | $39 | $120 | $240 | $264 | |
Takeda Shingen | $17 | $40 | $80 | $88 | |
Tatsujin | $253 | $462 | $1 141 | $1 255 | |
Tatsunoko Fighter | $14 | $44 | $89 | $98 | |
Tatsu no Ko Fighter | $13 | $46 | $91 | $100 | |
Terra Cresta II | $200 | $750 | $1 500 | $1 650 | |
The Kung Fu | $13 | $28 | $76 | $84 | |
The Legendary Axe | $36 | $60 | $141 | $155 | |
The Ninja Warriors | $30 | $54 | $80 | $87 | |
The Tower of Druaga | $28 | $80 | $160 | $176 | |
Thunder Blade | $29 | $60 | $108 | $119 | |
Tiger Road | $36 | $80 | $160 | $176 | |
Time Cruise II | $55 | $85 | $88 | $97 | |
Titan | $10 | $30 | $64 | $70 | |
Toy Shop Boys | $27 | $65 | $78 | $85 | |
Travel Epule | $59 | $130 | $266 | $292 | |
Tricky | $13 | $48 | $81 | $90 | |
Tsuppari Dai Sumo | $155 | $342 | $699 | $769 | |
TV Sports Basketball | $8 | $33 | $29 | $32 | |
TV Sports Football | $4 | $16 | $30 | $33 | |
Twin Cobra Kyukyoku | $37 | $47 | $93 | $102 | |
USA Pro Basketball | $12 | $26 | $53 | $59 | |
Valkyrie no Densetsu | $37 | $62 | $123 | $135 | |
Veigues Tactical Gladiator | $18 | $35 | $44 | $49 | |
Victory Run | $12 | $28 | $30 | $33 | |
Vigilante | $23 | $43 | $77 | $84 | |
Violent Soldier | $51 | $125 | $230 | $253 | |
Volfied | $16 | $38 | $72 | $79 | |
Wai Wai Mahjong | $6 | $14 | $28 | $31 | |
Wallaby!! Usagi no Kuni no Kangaroo Race | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
War of the Dead | $32 | $47 | $94 | $103 | |
Winning Shot | $6 | $15 | $29 | $32 | |
Wonder Momo | $16 | $42 | $84 | $92 | |
World Circuit | $6 | $15 | $15 | $16 | |
World Jockey | $10 | $15 | $30 | $33 | |
World Stadium | $6 | $8 | $27 | $30 | |
World Stadium '91 | $4 | $16 | $31 | $34 | |
W Ring: The Double Rings | $66 | $121 | $241 | $265 | |
Xevious | $30 | $60 | $120 | $132 | |
Youkai Douchuuki | $10 | $25 | $32 | $35 | |
YouYou Jinsei | $4 | $12 | $30 | $33 | |
Zero 4 Champ | $10 | $25 | $90 | $99 | |
Zipang | $49 | $92 | $185 | $204 | |
How much are JP PC Engine games worth?
The value of a JP PC Engine game depends on its condition and rarity. For a complete-in-box (CIB) copy, the current median market price is $45. For a loose copy (cartridge or disc only), the average price is around $42. Prices range from $8 for common titles up to $1,524.4 for the rarest games.
What are the most valuable JP PC Engine games?
Here are the highest-valued JP PC Engine games on the retro gaming market:
1. Darius Alpha — $1524 CIB
2. Magical Chase — $1200 CIB
3. Coryoon — $962 CIB
4. Terra Cresta II — $750 CIB
5. 1941: Counter Attack — $699 CIB
How much does a JP PC Engine game cost?
JP PC Engine games are very accessible for collectors. The most affordable titles start at:
1. Gai Flame — from $2 loose
2. Sengoku Mahjong — from $3 loose
3. Power Eleven — from $4 loose
4. YouYou Jinsei — from $4 loose
5. Pro Yakyuu World Stadium — from $4 loose
These prices are for loose copies. Expect to pay more for a complete-in-box (CIB) version.
How many JP PC Engine games are there?
RetroCharting tracks 299 JP PC Engine games in its database, with 276 titles having a known market price. Our database is updated daily through our multi-source price tracking algorithm.
How do I know if my JP PC Engine game is rare and valuable?
Several factors determine the rarity and value of a JP PC Engine 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.