Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
Game Boy Advance · 2002
About this game
Set in the not too distant future, Japan creates the Information Self-Defense Force (I-SDF).
The creation of this force is seen as a violation of international law and Japan's constitution, and it causes tensions to rise between Japan, China, and North Korea.
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In time, North Korea and China set up shipping blockades around Japan, and Japan calls on the United States for help, citing article nine of the Postwar Constitution.
Throughout this time, Japan uncovers more and more information that the infamous Black Gold Day was caused by intentional information warfare attacks.
As the U.S. prepares to launch the USS Clarence E.
Walsh, Third Echelon sends the famous Sam Fisher on a mission that appears to be unrelated to the incident, but which may end up being the most important element of it all.
In Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory , players take on the role of field operative Sam Fisher for a third outing.
Fisher has some new moves this time around, and he also has a new weapon always at his disposal; a combat knife.
Utilizing the knife, Sam can either kill his enemies, or simply knock them out.
At the end of each mission, the player is given an overview of how they did.
The more people that the player spares, the better the success score.
The single-player game is more open-ended than the past two Splinter Cell games.
While players are still forced through some areas in a "tunnel" like fashion, with no choice of where to go, there are many instances where they can decide how they'd like to get there.
For example, in the caverns, one can either kill two enemies and cross the bridge, or leave them alone, sneak along the side path, and climb a ladder at the end, bypassing the fight entirely, but still winding up in the same location.
Throughout the game many different locations are visited, such as a lighthouse, a Japanese tea house, Seoul, New York City during an East Coast blackout, and other such exotic locales.
The Spies-vs-Mercs multiplayer mode that appeared in the previo
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.
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Market values by condition
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €9.66 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €27.86 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €64.52 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €12.86 |
| 2026-07-07 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €12.48 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy Advance titles.
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 Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell worth?
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell for Game Boy Advance is currently worth €12.86 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell rare?
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy Advance titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell?
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.
Is Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell is currently worth €12.86 loose, versus €9.66 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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