Centipede
Game Boy Color · 1998
About this game
This is a remake or "modernization" of the classic arcade shooter Centipede , originally released in arcades by Atari in 1980.
This remake keeps some of the original game's shooter-style gameplay while mixing in more console-style exploration.
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Gameplay progresses through five "worlds": Weedom, Frostonia, Infernium, Enigma, and Evile.
Players blast away at the classic centipedes, spiders, fleas, and scorpions while fighting new enemies like the mosquito, cockroach, and killer mushroom.
A "classic" mode is also included, which allows players to play the classic game in a new "3D" isometric perspective.
While the Windows and Macintosh versions have 5 worlds consisting of 30 levels, the PlayStation version has 4 worlds consisting of 23 levels, and the Dreamcast version has 4 worlds consisting of 35 levels.
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 Centipede 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 Centipede 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 1998.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €22.92 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.58 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €25.21 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.95 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.31 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.64 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.63 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.57 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €25.17 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.28 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.93 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €22.88 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €25.15 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.13 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.06 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.93 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €22.87 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €57.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €25.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €63.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €5.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €22.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €13.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €14.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.51 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Centipede 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 Centipede worth?
Centipede for Game Boy Color is currently worth €16.95 loose, €14.00 complete in box, and €57.94 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Centipede rare?
Centipede 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 Centipede?
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 Centipede, loose is €16.95 and CIB is €14.00 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Centipede worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Centipede is currently worth €16.95 loose, versus €12.26 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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