gamecollecting.app
The Legend of Zelda, Nintendo Entertainment System box front

The Legend of Zelda

Franchise: The Legend of Zelda Released August 22, 1987 Nintendo, Nintendo R&D4

Region
NTSC
Complete
$193
Sales in 90 days
20+in 90 days
Region
PAL
Complete
$155
Sales in 90 days
5+in 90 days
Region
Asia
Complete
$133
Sales in 90 days
3in 90 days

Market value

$37–$113 typical$75.2920+ sales in 90 days
$37 $113
Liquidity 90 of 100

around 50 sold in 90 days · sells in about 2 days

Medium confidence

20+ sales, newest Nov 1 · wide spread

Sales history

29 recorded incomplete sales of The Legend of Zelda, every region, newest first
Sold Listing Region Edition Condition Price Feedback
Oct 17, 2026 sold in 3 weeks The Legend of Zelda Nintendo NES With Manual Map Oct 17, 2026NTSC · Standard NTSC Standard Incomplete $99.99 eBay
Oct 17, 2026 sold in under 1 day The Legend of Zelda (Nintendo NES, 1987) Tested W Manual Oct 17, 2026NTSC · Standard NTSC Standard Incomplete $49.95 eBay
Oct 17, 2026 sold in 7 days NES Legend of Zelda Authentic Works - Saves | W/ Dust Cover, booklet & 3-screw. Oct 17, 2026NTSC · Standard NTSC Standard Incomplete $51 eBay · Auction
Oct 16, 2026 sold in under 1 day The Legend of Zelda-Nintendo NES-Gold Cartridge-Manual & Slipcover-Tested Oct 16, 2026NTSC · Standard NTSC Standard Incomplete $34.99 eBay · Offer accepted asking price shown
Oct 14, 2026 sold in 5 days Legend of Zelda (Nintendo NES, 1987) Authentic With Manual Oct 14, 2026NTSC · Standard NTSC Standard Incomplete $41.01 eBay · Auction

Photos

NTSC

  • The Legend of Zelda Nintendo Entertainment System, NTSC cartridge label
    Cartridge label

Printings

  • The Legend of Zelda Nintendo Entertainment System, Canada box front
    Canada

PAL

  • The Legend of Zelda Nintendo Entertainment System, PAL cartridge label
    Cartridge label

Printings

  • The Legend of Zelda Nintendo Entertainment System, Germany box front
    Germany

Asia

  • The Legend of Zelda Nintendo Entertainment System, Asia box front
    Front
  • The Legend of Zelda Nintendo Entertainment System, Asia cartridge label
    Cartridge label

Frequently asked

How much is The Legend of Zelda worth on the Nintendo Entertainment System?

A complete copy sells for about $193 in NTSC (US, Canada), $155 in PAL (EU, UK, Australia) and $133 in Asia. A loose cartridge sells for $25 to $45 and an incomplete copy for $37 to $113. A graded complete copy sells for $750 (CGC 6.5) and $700 (PSA 8).

Does the price of The Legend of Zelda vary by region?

Yes, a lot. An NTSC copy sells for about $57 and a PAL copy for about $100. Prices are for incomplete copies.

Which editions of The Legend of Zelda exist on the Nintendo Entertainment System?

The Standard, the Classic Series and the Small Box. The price at the top of the page is for standard copies.

How quickly does The Legend of Zelda sell?

It sells fast, around 3 copies per week. The cheapest listings sell within about 2 days.

How is sales data gathered?

We retrieve listing information through eBay alerts and Vinted alerts provided by GrailHound and apply image recognition and text processing to link marketplace listings to games.

Who made The Legend of Zelda and when did it come out?

Published by Nintendo and developed by Nintendo R&D4. Released August 22, 1987 in NTSC, November 15, 1987 in PAL and February 19, 1994 in Asia. Also available on the Famicom Disk System.