Metroid: Zero Mission [Not For Resale]
Game Boy Advance · 2004
About this game
Metroid: Zero Mission is a single-player action platformer game.
Pirates have transported parasitic organisms known as Metroids to the planet Zebes and fortified their strongholds there.
↓ Read more
The Galactic Federation dispatches the bounty hunter Samus Aran to infiltrate the surface, sabotage the Space Pirate operation, and eliminate the threat at its source.
Her objective is to penetrate the subterranean networks beneath Brinstar, Norfair, and other regions, gather the equipment needed to survive, and reach the central biocomputer that oversees the pirates’ defenses.
The game retells Samus’s first mission, Metroid , and expands it with new areas, encounters, and story scenes presented with in-engine cutscenes and optional lore points.
Navigation follows a hub-and-spoke layout across interconnected side-view zones.
Map stations reveal regional layouts, save rooms record progress, and recharge stations restore missiles and energy.
Hidden passages, destructible blocks, and environmental clues encourage repeated traversal as new abilities permit access to previously sealed routes.
Samus begins lightly equipped and builds a layered toolset.
The Morph Ball allows entry into narrow tunnels, while Bombs reveal breakable blocks and open certain passages.
Beam and suit upgrades increase combat and survivability.
Combat mixes ranged precision with resource management.
Enemies drop health and ammunition, and many rooms act as light combat puzzles where frozen targets, timed Speed Booster runs, or bomb chains are required to proceed.
Major bosses guard key upgrades.
A radar-style minimap and on-screen indicators help track objectives.
Zero Mission adds a stealth-focused interlude that temporarily alters Samus’s capabilities, introducing cover, line-of-sight evasion, and a limited-use sidearm.
This sequence ties into new late-game areas on Zebes and culminates in a return to full combat power, using the abilities collected during the main expedition.
A higher difficulty mode becomes av
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 Metroid: Zero Mission [Not For Resale] 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.
Adding Metroid: Zero Mission [Not For Resale] to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This GBA release dates back to 2004.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €66.17 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €66.06 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €66.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €66.03 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €66.00 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €66.18 |
| 2026-07-08 | Item only | NTSC-U | €66.01 |
| 2026-07-08 | Item only | NTSC-U | €83.66 |
| 2026-07-06 | Item only | NTSC-U | €65.92 |
| 2026-07-04 | Item only | NTSC-U | €65.92 |
| 2026-06-30 | Item only | NTSC-U | €66.17 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €52.96 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €52.96 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €53.08 |
| 2026-06-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €53.08 |
| 2026-06-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €53.22 |
| 2026-06-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €53.56 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-U | €53.10 |
| 2026-06-06 | Item only | NTSC-U | €53.10 |
| 2026-06-05 | Item only | NTSC-U | €53.10 |
| 2026-06-04 | Item only | NTSC-U | €53.22 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €52.40 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Metroid: Zero Mission [Not For Resale] 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 Metroid: Zero Mission [Not For Resale] worth?
Metroid: Zero Mission [Not For Resale] for Game Boy Advance is currently worth €83.66 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Metroid: Zero Mission [Not For Resale] rare?
Metroid: Zero Mission [Not For Resale] 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 Metroid: Zero Mission [Not For Resale]?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Ratings & Reviews
Also on other platforms
More Game Boy Advance games