Aretha
Game Boy · 1993
About this game
This game is quite different from the first two Aretha games on SNES.
Rejoice is a semi-serious, semi-comical RPG that is only loosely connected to other Aretha games.
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The heroes of the game are four thieves who live in a small village, occasionally robbing people, and exploring ancient ruins in search for treasure.
One day, a terrible flood drove the village inhabitants out of their houses, and one of the thieves, Treno, was washed away to a sea shore, near a forest.
There, a mysterious old wizard found Treno, and the two ventured into the forest to find the way back home.
As the plot thickens, the heroes discover that none else but the Demon King Howard is plotting an evil scheme, and they are the only ones who can stop him! Unlike other Aretha games, Rejoice is not a turn-based, but an action RPG.
Monsters roam the game world, and you fight them by using weapons with elemental charges.
You can pause the game at any time, access the menu, use items, and also switch characters.
You can also jump, although this ability is not an integral part of the gameplay.
You visit towns and can buy weapons, armor, and items in stores.
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 Aretha 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.
Adding Aretha to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This GB release dates back to 1993.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €14.87 |
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €2.36 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.64 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €16.35 |
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €6.52 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €2.61 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €2.37 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €2.61 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €14.90 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.64 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €6.54 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €16.39 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €14.88 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.64 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €16.37 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €2.61 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €2.36 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €6.53 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €14.87 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €16.36 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.64 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €2.61 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €6.53 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €2.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €14.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €2.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €2.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €16.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €6.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.64 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Aretha 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 Aretha worth?
Aretha for Game Boy is currently worth €109.74 loose, €6.52 complete in box, and €14.87 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Aretha rare?
Aretha 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 Aretha?
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 Aretha, loose is €109.74 and CIB is €6.52 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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