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NES games

The notable titles, drawn from 1824 NES releases in our archive, plus when it reached the UK and what its games are worth today.

In the UK UK: 1987 (Mattel), reportedly around £130

Nintendo's console conquered America, yet in Britain it was very much the underdog. Distributed here by Mattel and arriving late to a market already hooked on the Speccy, C64 and Sega's Master System, it never ruled UK bedrooms the way it did across the Atlantic. That relative scarcity is the collector's angle now, since PAL boxed carts sold in smaller numbers here than in the States. The games below are the classics worth hunting.

Notable NES games

Ranked by rating and reach across our archive of 1824 NES releases. Cross-platform hits are weighted down so the list stays native to the NES.

What are NES games worth?

Most common NES titles are pocket money loose, and the value hides in condition, completeness and a short list of scarce releases. Our guides put real UK figures on it, and you can value your own shelf in minutes.