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Battletoads (NES) — Price Guide & Live Deals

Live Battletoads NES deals, loose cart to CIB: what a fair asking price looks like, how to avoid Double Dragon and import mix-ups, and what to skip.

Right now: Loose prices roughly flat over 90 days, 48 current qualifying listings.

Median ask
$30
Loose · n=98
Listings now
48
qualifying right now
90-day Loose median trend
-4.1%
vs 90 days ago

Current qualifying listings

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Battletoads (Nintendo NES, 1991) Cartridge Only - Tested/Working - Has Wear
Battletoads (Nintendo NES, 1991) Cartridge Only - Tested/Working - Has Wear
ebayAcceptable

$21.97 USD

Shipping calculated

★ 100% · 746 ratings

Listed today · checked 6h ago

Six NES Games. Battle Toads, Zelda, excitebike, Tetris2, Dr.mario, Duck hunt
Six NES Games. Battle Toads, Zelda, excitebike, Tetris2, Dr.mario, Duck hunt
ebayVery Good

$120.00 USD

Shipping calculated

★ 100% · 212 ratings

Listed today · checked 9h ago

Battletoads (Nintendo Entertainment System NES 1991) Tested Working
Battletoads (Nintendo Entertainment System NES 1991) Tested Working
ebayLike New

$25.99 USD

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★ 99.7% · 411 ratings

Listed today · checked 23h ago

Battletoads Authentic, Tested - NES
Battletoads Authentic, Tested - NES
ebayLike New

$30.99 USD

+$2.50 shipping

★ 99.7% · 409 ratings

Listed yesterday · checked yesterday

Battletoads NES Loose Tested Working
Battletoads NES Loose Tested Working
ebayLike New

$27.99 USD

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★ 99.7% · 408 ratings

Listed yesterday · checked yesterday

Battletoads Nintendo NES. Nintendo Entertainment System original game TESTED
Battletoads Nintendo NES. Nintendo Entertainment System original game TESTED
ebayLike New

$26.99 USD

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★ 99.7% · 408 ratings

Listed yesterday · checked yesterday

Battletoads NES Game Only NTSC-U/C Tested Authentic
Battletoads NES Game Only NTSC-U/C Tested Authentic
ebayVery Good

$22.99 USD

Shipping calculated

★ 99.7% · 408 ratings

Listed yesterday · checked yesterday

Tradewest Battletoads (Nintendo NES) NTSC-U/C (US/Canada) Cartridge Only
Tradewest Battletoads (Nintendo NES) NTSC-U/C (US/Canada) Cartridge Only
ebayGood

$20.00 USD

★ 100% · 28 ratings

Listed 2 days ago · checked 2 days ago

Battletoads Nintendo Entertainment System, 1991 NES Authentic Original Tradewest
Battletoads Nintendo Entertainment System, 1991 NES Authentic Original Tradewest
ebayVery Good

$28.00 USD

Shipping calculated

★ 100% · 402 ratings

Listed 2 days ago · checked 2 days ago

Battletoads Nintendo NES Authentic Tested
Battletoads Nintendo NES Authentic Tested
ebayVery Good

$28.96 USD

Free shipping

★ 99.4% · 8,077 ratings

Listed 3 days ago · checked 3 days ago

NES - Battletoads (Game & Manual)
ebayGood

$37.00 USD

Shipping calculated

★ 99.7% · 1,386 ratings

Listed 3 days ago · checked 3 days ago

Battletoads NES Cartridge Tested Authentic & Vintage Zelda Hand-Drawn Map Log
Battletoads NES Cartridge Tested Authentic & Vintage Zelda Hand-Drawn Map Log
ebayGood

$49.00 USD

★ 100% · 287 ratings

Listed 3 days ago · checked 3 days ago

About 2.1 qualifying listings appear per day on average.

Asking-price ranges by condition

Condition Min 25% Median 75% Max N
Loose $19.50 $26.00 $29.99 $37.00 $199.99 98
Cib $99.99 $139.99 $159.99 $199.95 $999.95 16
SealedLow sample size $600.00 $600.00 $600.00 $600.00 $600.00 1

Asking prices of currently-active listings. Not sold-price data. Rows marked "low sample size" have fewer than 5 listings, so one outlier can move them a lot.

90-day Loose median trend
-4.1%
vs 90 days ago

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How we filter

Every feed has its own filter, tuned by hand for this one game. Before any change goes live, those filters are tested against thousands of real eBay listing titles. Every night, each feed is checked against every other deal page in its category, so a listing for a different game that slips in gets flagged and fixed instead of quietly shown.

Of the 217 listings we observed for this game in the last 30 days, we filtered out 153 of 217 (~71%) for quality reasons. The remaining 64 are what we'd actually surface.

  • 149 matched a bootleg / out-of-scope keyword
  • 2 seller had too few feedback ratings
  • 1 shipped from a region we exclude
  • 1 caught by a junk-listing guard

What the feed excludes

An eBay search for Battletoads (NES) returns far more than the game itself: controllers, T-shirts, strategy guides, imports and repro carts all mention it in their titles. These are the 104 terms we filter out to keep this feed to the real thing. A listing whose title contains any of them never reaches the feed, the price table or an alert. Many look unrelated to Battletoads (NES) because they are: that's the noise.

Other titles & look-alikes 17
  • -double dragon
  • -genesis
  • -mega drive
  • -snes
  • -game boy
  • -gameboy
  • -game gear
  • -gamegear
  • -sega
  • -arcade
  • -buckle
  • -loot crate
  • -rare replay
  • -re-po
  • -gb
  • -gbc
  • -battlemaniacs
Bootlegs & repros 5
  • -custom case
  • -repro
  • -reproduction
  • -aftermarket
  • -repo
Broken, untested & empty listings 15
  • -for parts
  • -not working
  • -non-working
  • -non working
  • -broken
  • -as is
  • -as-is
  • -untested
  • -doesnt work
  • -does not work
  • -not tested
  • -parts only
  • -no game
  • -game not included
  • -cart not included
Imports & regions 8
  • -japanese
  • -ntsc-j
  • -famicom
  • -jpn
  • -jp
  • -pal
  • -eur
  • -japan
Lots & multi-item listings 8
  • -lot
  • -bundle
  • -collection
  • -set of
  • -multiple games
  • -3 games
  • -4 games
  • -5 games
Accessories, merch & paper 51
  • -controller
  • -headset
  • -headphones
  • -plush
  • -figure
  • -figurine
  • -keychain
  • -sticker
  • -charger
  • -cable
  • -adapter
  • -backpack
  • -wallet
  • -shirt
  • -hoodie
  • -jersey
  • -art book
  • -artbook
  • -soundtrack
  • -vinyl
  • -statue
  • -amiibo
  • -funko
  • -pop figure
  • -mousepad
  • -lanyard
  • -badge
  • -trading cards
  • -tcg booster
  • -bookmark
  • -instruction booklet
  • -promo item
  • -promotional
  • -insert only
  • -flyer
  • -pamphlet
  • -display card
  • -demo cart
  • -kiosk
  • -case only
  • -case-only
  • -clamshell only
  • -box and case
  • -replacement box only
  • -manual only
  • -nfr
  • -hat
  • -pin
  • -art
  • -ost
  • -poster

How often qualifying deals appear

  • 18 in the last 7 days (~2.57/day)
  • 62 in the last 30 days (~2.07/day)
  • 62 in the last 90 days (~0.69/day)

Battletoads: collector & reseller spec sheet

  • Release and save: Battletoads came out on the NES in 1991 in the US (published by Tradewest). It has no battery save, so there is no dead-battery risk to price in. Check that the label's product code is a US (-USA) code, not a PAL or Japanese one.
  • Print variants: An early-run retail print and a later reprint may exist, but we haven't confirmed a distinguishing mark, so don't pay a premium for a "first print" claim without a reference photo of a known copy.
  • Not the same game as Battletoads & Double Dragon: The crossover cart (Battletoads & Double Dragon: The Ultimate Team) is a separate NES title with its own market, and sellers often shorten it to "Battletoads/Double Dragon". This feed filters it out, so a seller who lists the wrong game isn't shown here.
  • Listing traps seen while tuning: Battletoads also exists on Game Boy, Genesis, Game Gear and Famicom, and sellers mix those up with the NES in titles. Poster and registration-card inserts are sometimes sold on their own, and manuals-only listings are common. Check the photos show an NES cart (or a complete box) before you buy.
  • Condition note: Complete copies often include a poster and inserts, which makes loose vs. CIB asking prices far apart. Compare against recent listings rather than a single outlier.

Buying NES games: what to check by condition

These checks apply to every NES cartridge. The item notes above cover what is specific to this game.

Loose

  • Compare the label, shell color and front/back markings against a photo of a known-authentic cart. Repro labels are often glossier, blurrier or slightly off-color.
  • Ask for a photo of the board or the back of the cart. An opened shell is not automatically bad (battery swaps are normal), but it should be disclosed.
  • If the game saves to a battery, ask whether the save holds. Old save batteries fail with age regardless of what the listing says, so budget for a replacement.

CIB (complete in box)

  • Confirm the box, manual and inner tray or insert are all shown in the photos, not just listed in the title.
  • Check that the box and manual are the same region and print as the cart. Mixed-and-matched "complete" copies are common.
  • Box wear (crushing, tears, sticker residue) moves price far more than the cart does. Judge it from photos, not from the word "mint".

Sealed & graded

  • For a graded copy, look the certification number up on the grading company's own site and confirm the photos match the slab you are buying.
  • For an ungraded sealed copy, compare the wrap and seal pattern against a known factory-sealed example. Resealing is common, and a reseal on a loose game is worth a loose price.
  • Ask for photos of every side, the seams and any price stickers. Refusing extra photos on a sealed listing is a red flag on its own.

FAQ

How much is Battletoads (NES) worth right now?
CresvaMent's daily eBay index puts the median asking price for Battletoads (NES) in Loose condition at $30 across 98 active US listings (November 6, 2026 snapshot). Asking prices, not sold prices.
How do I get notified when a new Battletoads (NES) listing comes in under my price?
Live eBay listings for Battletoads (NES) are at cresvament.com/deals/nes/battletoads, and CresvaMent can alert you by Discord or email when a new one is listed under your max price (free for one tracker).
How often do qualifying deals appear?
In the trailing 30 days, 62 qualifying listings appeared — roughly 2.07 per day.
Is Battletoads (NES) reproduced or commonly faked?
In the last 30 days we excluded 149 listings for matching reproduction / out-of-scope keywords. The article above covers what to look for when verifying authenticity.

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