Play-Yan
Game Boy Advance · 2005
About this game
The Play-Yan is a media player application originally released for the Game Boy Advance.
It is also compatible with the Nintendo DS capable of backwards compatibility.
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The cartridge has an SD flash memory input that allows the user to store and play MP3 audio files and H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video files.
The user interface has a very sleek streamlined look with several sound effects and images reminiscent of the Nintendo universe.
Additionally, the software is capable of playing 13 bonus mini-games designed by the WarioWare team.
The quick pick up and play games can be downloaded directly from Nintendo of Japan's homepage.
The 12 standard mini-games are Avoid, Bat, Fire, Fish, Insect, Jump, Keeper, Memory, Nekoroid, Nose, Triple, Wave.
The thirteenth game is a secret game available to Club Nintendo members only.
The games are all simple in design sharing many similarities with the Game & Watch and WarioWare series.
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 Play-Yan 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 Play-Yan 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 2005.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €379.64 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €117.95 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €57.92 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €92.66 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €261.00 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €417.60 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €92.52 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €118.45 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €57.83 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €231.28 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €336.41 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €370.05 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €92.47 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €231.16 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €118.39 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €369.86 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €336.24 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €57.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €92.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €231.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €57.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €118.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €336.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €369.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €369.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €336.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €231.06 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €57.77 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €118.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €92.43 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Play-Yan 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 Play-Yan worth?
Play-Yan for Game Boy Advance is currently worth €148.73 loose, €261.00 complete in box, and €379.64 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Play-Yan rare?
Play-Yan 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 Play-Yan?
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 Play-Yan, loose is €148.73 and CIB is €261.00 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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