Bubble Bobble: Old & New
Game Boy Advance · 2004
About this game
No one has ever been able to say just why Bubble Bobble is so much fun, but its mixture of cute baby dinosaurs, candy, and bubbles should give those new to the game an idea.
Battle your way through over 100 levels of frantic bubble mayhem.
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Capture your enemies in bubbles then pop them with your spiky back to clear each stage.
Find your way to the bottom of the 100-level cave and save a damsel in distress.
Fortunately, if you've never experienced the glee for yourself, all of those elements are back in force in Bubble Bobble Old & New for Game Boy Advance.
The game closely follows the original Bubble Bobble arcade classic, but splices together two gaming generations while employing the same graphics and gameplay structure as the original.
It also took inspiration from the sequel, Rainbow Islands released in 1989.
About Game Boy Advance
Nintendo's Game Boy Advance (2001) offered near-SNES-level graphics in a handheld and became a home for excellent ports as well as original titles across nearly every genre. GBA cartridges are generally durable and plentiful, making it an approachable platform for new collectors, though a few late-release RPGs and limited exclusives have become genuine chase items.
Gamevaro tracks Bubble Bobble: Old & New for Game Boy Advance with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €26.18 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €57.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €8.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €52.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €10.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €13.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €57.72 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €13.55 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €8.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €26.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €10.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €52.47 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €87.60 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €45.99 |
| 2026-07-07 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €87.60 |
| 2026-07-07 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €48.17 |
| 2026-07-07 | Item only | PAL | €52.35 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €51.75 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €56.93 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €11.08 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €25.73 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €8.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €13.23 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | PAL | €27.60 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | PAL | €17.88 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | PAL | €54.98 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | PAL | €8.58 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | PAL | €60.48 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | PAL | €13.18 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | PAL | €25.14 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Bubble Bobble: Old & New has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Bubble Bobble: Old & New worth?
Bubble Bobble: Old & New for Game Boy Advance is currently worth €52.35 loose, €26.18 complete in box, and €52.49 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Bubble Bobble: Old & New rare?
Bubble Bobble: Old & New has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Bubble Bobble: Old & New?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Bubble Bobble: Old & New, loose is €52.35 and CIB is €26.18 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Bubble Bobble: Old & New worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Bubble Bobble: Old & New is currently worth €52.35 loose, versus €45.99 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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