nintendo snes Super Castlevania IV Konami 1991 worth

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how much is the Nintendo SNES game Super Castlevania IV by Konami from 1991 worth?

[StephenJMunn]

There are two versions of Super Castlevania IV for Super NES, and based on the version, completeness, and condition, the value varies widely.

The first edition was published by Konami. The most noticeable features of this edition are as follows:

BOX: the outer paperboard box says on the back that it was published by Konami. It also says "Made in Japan."

CARTRIDGE: the first edition cartridge has a label printed with shiny coated paper. It also has a second label on the back which has the precautions and care information printed on it.

MANUAL: the first edition instruction manual has a full color cover printed on coated paper.

INSERTS: there are a number of inserts that came with this game, including a precautions guide, a poster advertising a bunch of Konami's other properties such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Mystical Ninja, a Nintendo Power ad, and a registration card.

A loose first edition cartridge in great condition might fetch as much as $20 on eBay with shipping. Adding the box and manual, if they're in great shape, will net a lot more. I sold a set like this overseas for nearly $60 before shipping, but often they'll sell for less if your pictures and reputation won't support this. Add in all the inserts and posters, and you could make a bit more.

The second edition differs from the first as follows:

BOX: The back of the box says "Assembled in Mexico" instead of "Made in Japan" and it says it was published by Majesco.

CARTRIDGE: the second edition cartridge has a duller printed label on the front and no label on the back. Instead, the precautions text is in raised plastic.

MANUAL: the second edition manual is on plain paper and the cover is in black and white.

Factory sealed second edition Castlevania IV games are common on eBay. They rarely sell for as much as $30, though many sellers will try to get more than that. If you're buying, make sure you get an image of the back of the box so you can make sure it's a first edition. Loose cartridges might sell for almost as much as first editions, because most buyers who are looking for carts are not collectors, so don't care which edition it is.