Defender of the Crown
Game Boy Advance · 1986
About this game
Defender of the Crown puts the player in the role of one of four Saxon knights in medieval England, in a time where the land is in turmoil as the King is dead and his crown was stolen.
The Saxons and the Normans blame each other and fight for control of England.
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After a short introduction by Robin of Locksley himself, the game starts with a single castle and 10 soldiers at your command.
From there, you have to build your army, take control of additional territories and fight and defeat the three Norman lords - and sometimes your Saxon friends as well.
In addition to the basic 'build your army and conquer your opponents' the game offers several events and options that can be used to fine tune your play style: You may engage in a jousting contest where you have to knock your opponent off his horse, gaining either fame or land, or you can go raid a castle for loot or the hand of a princess, joining your houses and territories.
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 Defender of the Crown 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €78.03 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €62.27 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €33.32 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.27 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.27 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.26 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.46 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €77.91 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €33.01 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €62.17 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.25 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.25 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €62.13 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €32.99 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.45 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €77.87 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.25 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €68.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €75.07 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €33.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €13.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €32.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €62.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €77.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €15.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.42 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Defender of the Crown 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 Defender of the Crown worth?
Defender of the Crown for Game Boy Advance is currently worth €48.94 loose, €33.94 complete in box, and €68.24 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Defender of the Crown rare?
Defender of the Crown 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 Defender of the Crown?
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 Defender of the Crown, loose is €48.94 and CIB is €33.94 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Defender of the Crown worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Defender of the Crown is currently worth €48.94 loose, versus €32.85 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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