After Burst
Game Boy · 1990
About this game
In After Burst , the player takes the role of a fighting robot who has to destroy a orb in each one-screen level.
But before this can happen, a series of obstacles have to be cleared, e.g. wandering robots, platforming challenges or small puzzles (when not destroyable blocks are placed directly above destroyable ones, they fall down when their support is gone).
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Besides walking and jumping, the robot also has a gun to his disposal.
The angle can be changed and by holding the fire button longer, the flying distance of the shot can be set.
Each level has a time limit and sometimes there is a boss to defeat.
Additionally there is a duel mode, also in levels shown from the side, in which two opponents (the second either controlled by a human or the AI) try to kill each other.
About Game Boy
The original Game Boy (1989) proved that handheld gaming didn't need cutting-edge graphics to succeed — its monochrome screen and legendary battery life, combined with Tetris as a pack-in, made it a cultural phenomenon. Game Boy cartridges are famously durable, so this remains one of the more accessible retro platforms to collect, though translucent color variants and complete-in-box copies with the original brick-sized manual add real value for condition-focused collectors.
Gamevaro tracks After Burst for Game Boy 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €138.52 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €29.12 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €14.66 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €23.44 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €60.09 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €152.38 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €23.41 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €29.07 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €14.64 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €60.00 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €138.31 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €152.14 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €23.39 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €59.97 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €29.06 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €152.06 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €138.23 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €14.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €23.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €59.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €14.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €29.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €138.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €152.06 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €151.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €138.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €59.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €14.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €29.04 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €23.38 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
After Burst 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 After Burst worth?
After Burst for Game Boy is currently worth €32.40 loose, €60.09 complete in box, and €138.52 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is After Burst rare?
After Burst 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 After Burst?
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 After Burst, loose is €32.40 and CIB is €60.09 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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