Battleship (1993)

Battleship (1993)

Game Boy · 1993

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About this game

Battleship for NES and Game Gear is an adaptation of the pen and paper battleship game that puts its own spin on the concept.

The ship lineup is unique in designations and sizes, the grid is 12 by 8 instead of the standard 10 by 10, and only one shot can be made per turn regardless of if it hits or not.

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Major changes from the classic game are a level structure and special weapons.

The game contains eight larger levels, consisting of five sub-stages each, with passwords awarded after a successful battle.

Each main level adds a new gameplay element: either a new ship (submarine and carrier are not available from the start) or a new weapon for an existing ship.

The special weapons fire many missiles many points across a set grid, for instance in an X pattern.

The bigger the ship, the larger the grid area.

Each ship can only shoot its special missile once per game and if the ship carrying the weapon is destroyed then the weapon becomes unusable.

Later stages add reconnaissance weapons: a sonar that can only detect the submarine and an aerial recon that can spot any ship.

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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 Battleship (1993) 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

PAL

Loose / Item only
€12.72
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Boxed (CIB)
€27.86
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NTSC-U

Loose / Item only
€8.24
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Boxed (CIB)
€19.17
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Sealed / New
€43.83
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NTSC-J

Loose / Item only
€9.49
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Boxed (CIB)
€11.36
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Recent sales

DateTypeRegionPriceSource
2026-07-16 Boxed (CIB) NTSC-U €19.17 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Loose / Item only NTSC-U €8.24 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Sealed / New NTSC-U €43.83 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Loose / Item only NTSC-U €8.23 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Boxed (CIB) NTSC-U €19.14 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Sealed / New NTSC-U €43.76 pricecharting
2026-07-13 Sealed / New NTSC-U €43.74 pricecharting
2026-07-13 Boxed (CIB) NTSC-U €19.13 pricecharting
2026-07-13 Loose / Item only NTSC-U €8.22 pricecharting
2026-07-09 Boxed (CIB) NTSC-U €19.05 pricecharting
2026-07-09 Loose / Item only NTSC-U €9.49 eBay US
2026-07-09 Loose / Item only NTSC-U €8.23 pricecharting
2026-07-09 Loose / Item only NTSC-J €9.49 eBay US
2026-07-09 Boxed (CIB) PAL €27.86 eBay NL
2026-07-09 Boxed (CIB) NTSC-U €11.36 eBay US
2026-07-09 Loose / Item only PAL €12.72 eBay NL
2026-07-09 Boxed (CIB) NTSC-J €11.36 eBay US
2026-07-09 Sealed / New NTSC-U €43.84 pricecharting

Market insights

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NTSC-U is 54% cheaper
The NTSC-U version (€8.24) is significantly cheaper than PAL (€12.72) loose. CIB: PAL €27.86, NTSC-U €19.17.
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CIB commands 119% premium
A complete PAL copy (€27.86) costs 119% more than a loose copy (€12.72).

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Battleship (1993), 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 Battleship (1993) worth?

Battleship (1993) for Game Boy is currently worth €12.72 loose, €27.86 complete in box. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Battleship (1993) rare?

Battleship (1993) 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 Battleship (1993)?

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 Battleship (1993), loose is €12.72 and CIB is €27.86 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

Is Battleship (1993) worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of Battleship (1993) is currently worth €12.72 loose, versus €8.24 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.

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