Payback
Game Boy Advance · 2001
About this game
Influenced by Grand Theft Auto , Payback is set across 4 different cities totaling 100 square kilometers of landscape.
You can perform all manner of illegal activities to try to achieve wealth, including carjackings, murders, shootings and run-overs.
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Stealing vehicles is the real meat of the game, as these must be used for the various missions, which are obtained by walking over to phone boxes, as in GTA.
There are dozens of these, all with different handling characteristics, and include trucks, buses and even boats.
The mission structures are non-linear, meaning that how you perform in one part can affect how later parts unfold, and the game includes Perspective Corrected 3D graphics with realistic shadows and rotational effect, as well as a full 3D soundtrack of aggressive rap and mid-tempo rock.
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 Payback 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €51.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €10.81 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €42.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €17.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €56.47 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €56.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €42.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €10.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €51.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €17.29 |
| 2026-07-07 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €52.55 |
| 2026-07-07 | Item only | PAL | €24.07 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €50.59 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €55.65 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €28.79 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €11.51 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €17.25 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €7.20 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | PAL | €55.40 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | PAL | €50.37 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | PAL | €7.17 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | PAL | €11.47 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | PAL | €14.33 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | PAL | €28.68 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €7.15 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €50.07 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | PAL | €14.33 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €28.56 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Payback 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 Payback worth?
Payback for Game Boy Advance is currently worth €24.07 loose, €42.68 complete in box, and €51.33 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Payback rare?
Payback 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 Payback?
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 Payback, loose is €24.07 and CIB is €42.68 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Payback worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Payback is currently worth €24.07 loose, versus €52.55 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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