Planet of the Apes
Game Boy Color · 2001
About this game
Based on the series of 1960's movies that starred legendary actors such as Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowell, the player takes control of a deep space astronaut by the name of Ulysses who crash lands on Earth after 200 years in space and awakens to discover that apes have become the dominant species and has nearly wiped out the human race.
Joining with a group of survivors, the player must make their way to the heart of the Ape Empire and stop General Ursus, who is planning a final attack on mankind.
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The gameplay is a side-scrolling action game, similar to Prince of Persia , having the player avoid various traps and pitfalls by jumping and climbing.
They must also avoid various enemies including armed apes that will try to stop the player at all costs, but the player has weapons of there own.
The player will start out with a knife and eventually will upgrade to a pistol and a shotgun.
There are 13 levels in all, with the story being told through still picture cut scenes that are modeled after the films.
There is also a password feature for players to pick up and play at their leisure.
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 Planet of the Apes 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 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.24 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €10.49 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €25.97 |
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €23.61 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.49 |
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.55 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.52 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.57 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €10.52 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €26.04 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.30 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €23.67 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €26.00 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.26 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.56 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €23.63 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.25 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €28.36 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.55 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €31.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €28.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €31.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €10.50 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Planet of the Apes 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 Planet of the Apes worth?
Planet of the Apes for Game Boy Color is currently worth €12.72 loose, €20.24 complete in box, and €32.37 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Planet of the Apes rare?
Planet of the Apes 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 Planet of the Apes?
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 Planet of the Apes, loose is €12.72 and CIB is €20.24 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Planet of the Apes worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Planet of the Apes is currently worth €12.72 loose, versus €10.51 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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