Hamtaro
Game Boy Color · 2004
About this game
It's Hamtaro time! Boss has a big secret in store for the Ham-Hams, but he's gotta find them first! The guy's got too much on his hands already, so he sends the loveable Carrot-headed Hamtaro out on the search for the Ham-Hams.
Hamtaro's gotta learn some hip Ham-chat if he wants everyone to listen to him.
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So as he ventures on in the game, he becomes the street-wise hipster, learning Ham-chat and getting into tons of adventures... and trouble! Make friends for life! Go out and have an adventure! Remember... get everyone back to the clubhouse to see what Boss's big secret is...
This game is based on the anime Tottoko Hamtaro, created by Ritsuko Kawai.
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 Hamtaro 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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Market values by condition
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €40.67 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €45.82 |
| 2026-06-30 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €29.33 |
| 2026-06-30 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €69.80 |
| 2026-06-30 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €129.48 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Hamtaro, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy Color 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 Hamtaro worth?
Hamtaro for Game Boy Color is currently worth €45.82 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Hamtaro rare?
Hamtaro has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy Color titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Hamtaro?
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 Hamtaro worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Hamtaro is currently worth €45.82 loose, versus €29.33 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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