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NES / Famicom: history and collecting
Released in Japan in 1983 (as the Famicom) and in the West in 1985-1986, the NES single-handedly revived an industry devastated by the 1983 crash. With a polished design and a golden library, it sold more than 60 million units and gave birth to an astonishing number of sagas that still matter today.
Its library is foundational: Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Bros. 3, The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Mega Man 2, Castlevania, Contra and Punch-Out!! defined entire genres. Many of these games remain absolute benchmarks and pillars of gaming culture.
For collectors, the NES is the ultimate hunting ground. Complete boxed cartridges, especially the early 'black box' releases, are in high demand, and true grails such as Stadium Events or Little Samson reach dizzying sums. Case type, seal, region and graded sealed copies all shape values. On RomWize, every NES game is retested and re-rated for 2026, with its rarity index and collector value (loose, complete and new) by region, to tell the essentials from the curiosities.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best NES / Famicom games?
RomWize's ranking of the best NES / Famicom games is based on a dual score — the original-era rating and a 2026 re-evaluation — to highlight the titles that still stand out today.
Which NES / Famicom games are the rarest and most valuable?
For every NES / Famicom game, we track a rarity index and a collector value (loose, complete and new) by region. The 'rarest' section highlights the hardest titles to find.
Which categories of NES / Famicom games should you explore?
The 'by category' section ranks genres by their number of NES / Famicom games, to find the best titles in every style of play.