Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX
Game Boy Advance · 2002
About this game
Based on the SNES classic, Contra III: The Alien Wars , your job is to clean out 6 levels filled with aliens and humans who all wish to see you dead, and stopping the Red Falcon from taking over the world.
Two players can play side by side in each level, upgraded from the original designs in the SNES title, as well as new levels based on those from Contra: Hard Corps (originally released on the Genesis).
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 Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX 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
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €370.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €47.77 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €45.14 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €185.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €72.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €667.80 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €667.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €185.40 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €47.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €45.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €370.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €72.20 |
| 2026-07-08 | Item only | PAL | €53.01 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €36.79 |
| 2026-07-07 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €36.79 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €284.63 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €658.35 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €142.13 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €75.21 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €47.09 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €47.01 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | PAL | €74.91 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | PAL | €46.91 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | PAL | €187.29 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | PAL | €374.57 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | PAL | €655.75 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | PAL | €46.82 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | PAL | €653.17 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | PAL | €46.72 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €46.64 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX 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 Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX worth?
Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX for Game Boy Advance is currently worth €53.01 loose, €185.48 complete in box, and €370.95 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX rare?
Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX 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 Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX?
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 Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX, loose is €53.01 and CIB is €185.48 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX is currently worth €53.01 loose, versus €36.79 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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