ALIEN³
Game Boy · 1993
About this game
Ellen Ripley is sleeping in the cryogenic chamber aboard the spaceship Sulaco.
A fire breaks out in the chamber, causing Ripley to be placed in an E.E.V. (Emergency Escape Vehicle) which is jettisoned into space.
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It crash lands on the planet Florina "Fury" 161, a planet that houses a maximum security prison.
She finds out that the prison is overrun by aliens.
Alien³ for the Super Nintendo is very different from the Alien³ adaptions for other systems.
The game consists of six stages, and in each, you are given a series of missions to complete that include rescuing prisoners; repairing pipes, fuses, and junction boxes; welding doors shut; and destroying alien eggs, as well as the mother alien.
Once you have accomplished all missions in a stage, you move on to the next stage where you will receive new mission objectives.
Missions are outlined via a terminal, and a series of blueprints help you navigate your way through the complex.
Making your job difficult are several types of aliens, which can be killed by using pulse rifles, grenade launchers, and flamethrowers (which comes in three flavors).
Med-kits can be picked up that will increase your health.
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 ALIEN³ 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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Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €340.02 |
| 2026-07-16 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €782.04 |
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €37.69 |
| 2026-07-13 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €339.31 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €37.61 |
| 2026-07-13 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €780.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €339.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €780.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €37.61 |
| 2026-07-08 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €118.13 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €28.89 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €28.89 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €159.03 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €150.67 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €150.67 |
| 2026-07-08 | Sealed / New | PAL | €142.32 |
| 2026-07-08 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €131.40 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €43.46 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for ALIEN³, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy 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 ALIEN³ worth?
ALIEN³ for Game Boy is currently worth €43.46 loose, €159.03 complete in box, and €142.32 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is ALIEN³ rare?
ALIEN³ has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for ALIEN³?
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 ALIEN³, loose is €43.46 and CIB is €159.03 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is ALIEN³ worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of ALIEN³ is currently worth €43.46 loose, versus €37.69 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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