Duke Nukem
Game Boy Color · 1999
About this game
Aliens have landed in futuristic Los Angeles and it's up to the Duke to bring the pain and show them the door.
After the initial entries of side-scrolling platform games, Duke Nukem 3D introduces a first-person perspective to the series and turns the game into a full-fledged shooter with 2.5D graphics.
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Duke's arsenal includes pistols, pipe bombs, laser trip mines, Nordenfelt guns, a chain gun and various rocket launchers, but also his mighty foot to kick enemies.
The game sports a high level of interactivity.
Many objects in the environment can be broken or interacted with, such as pool tables, arcade machines, glass, light switches and security cameras.
The protagonist is also able to hand strippers dollars to have them remove their top.
The main character regularly delivers commentary on the events through one-liners.
There are twenty-eight levels, divided over three episodes, set in locations such as streets, a church, a space station, a Japanese villa, a football field and many modern environments.
Enemies mainly include aliens, mutated humans and members of the police force that have been turned into Pig Cops.
Next to weapons, Duke also has access to medikits, steroids to enhance his speed, night vision, protective boots, a hologram known as the "holoduke", and a jetpack to reach higher areas.
Most of the gameplay is action-oriented, but there is also an amount of puzzles needed to progress or access secret areas.
The game includes network play through the IPX protocol, for deathmatch and cooperative games.
While the port for the Sega Saturn features, among other things, a new secret level called Area 51, the Sony PlayStation version adds a whole new 7 level long episode called Plug 'N' Pray with new enemies and rearranged music.
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 Duke Nukem 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €141.65 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €44.64 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €417.47 |
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €121.51 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €10.85 |
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €29.31 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €10.86 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €29.34 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €141.79 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €121.63 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €417.87 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €44.69 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €75.76 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €417.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €44.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €123.76 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €36.41 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €19.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €10.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €29.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €33.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €141.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €19.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €40.05 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €75.72 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €123.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €19.07 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €417.52 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €44.47 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €10.86 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Duke Nukem 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 Duke Nukem worth?
Duke Nukem for Game Boy Color is currently worth €47.66 loose, €75.76 complete in box, and €36.41 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Duke Nukem rare?
Duke Nukem 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 Duke Nukem?
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 Duke Nukem, loose is €47.66 and CIB is €75.76 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Duke Nukem worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Duke Nukem is currently worth €47.66 loose, versus €36.36 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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