Commander Keen
Game Boy Color · 2001
About this game
Commander Keen is a platform action game similar to the earlier installments of the series, though with more colorful and cartoony visuals.
With new worlds, aliens, and more familiar candy, Commander Keen journeys again to the far reaches of outer space, this time to save the sacred Crystals, stolen by the evil Droidicus.
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You play the role of Billy Blaze, who, when he isn't tinkering in his secret workshop building new inventions, dons his brother's football helmet and transforms into Commander Keen, Defender of the Earth, when the universe is in trouble.
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 Commander Keen 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.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €104.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €22.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €4.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €54.83 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €95.27 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €95.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €55.72 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €23.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €104.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €4.68 |
| 2026-07-08 | Item only | NTSC-U | €20.14 |
| 2026-07-08 | Item only | PAL | €27.23 |
| 2026-07-06 | Item only | NTSC-U | €32.26 |
| 2026-07-06 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €66.39 |
| 2026-07-06 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €196.54 |
| 2026-07-06 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.09 |
| 2026-07-06 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €111.36 |
| 2026-07-06 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €10.91 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €22.04 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €109.95 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €96.96 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €155.25 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €34.49 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €65.96 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €19.01 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €10.77 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €47.52 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.93 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Commander Keen 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 Commander Keen worth?
Commander Keen for Game Boy Color is currently worth €27.23 loose, €54.83 complete in box, and €95.27 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Commander Keen rare?
Commander Keen 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 Commander Keen?
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 Commander Keen, loose is €27.23 and CIB is €54.83 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Commander Keen worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Commander Keen is currently worth €27.23 loose, versus €20.14 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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