BattleShip
Game Boy Color · 1999
About this game
Battleship for NES and Game Gear is an adaptation of the pen and paper battleship game that puts its own spin on the concept.
The ship lineup is unique in designations and sizes, the grid is 12 by 8 instead of the standard 10 by 10, and only one shot can be made per turn regardless of if it hits or not.
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Major changes from the classic game are a level structure and special weapons.
The game contains eight larger levels, consisting of five sub-stages each, with passwords awarded after a successful battle.
Each main level adds a new gameplay element: either a new ship (submarine and carrier are not available from the start) or a new weapon for an existing ship.
The special weapons fire many missiles many points across a set grid, for instance in an X pattern.
The bigger the ship, the larger the grid area.
Each ship can only shoot its special missile once per game and if the ship carrying the weapon is destroyed then the weapon becomes unusable.
Later stages add reconnaissance weapons: a sonar that can only detect the submarine and an aerial recon that can spot any ship.
About Game Boy Color
The Game Boy Color (1998) added a color screen to the original Game Boy formula while remaining backwards compatible with the entire existing cartridge library. Its colorful, semi-transparent cartridge shells make it a visually distinct platform for shelf collectors, and several late-cycle exclusives — released just before the Game Boy Advance took over — are notably harder to find complete today.
Gamevaro tracks BattleShip for Game Boy Color 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 BattleShip 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 GBC release dates back to 1999.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.34 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.17 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.07 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.80 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €33.64 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.76 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.66 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.17 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.06 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €33.59 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.32 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.74 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €33.57 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.31 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.61 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.05 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.16 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €29.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €32.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €7.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €7.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €33.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €18.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €4.65 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
BattleShip 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 BattleShip worth?
BattleShip for Game Boy Color is currently worth €10.60 loose, €18.60 complete in box, and €29.75 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is BattleShip rare?
BattleShip 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 BattleShip?
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 BattleShip, loose is €10.60 and CIB is €18.60 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is BattleShip worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of BattleShip is currently worth €10.60 loose, versus €8.76 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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