Bionic Commando (1987)

Game Boy · 1987

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About this game

At some point during the 1980's the world has become a stage of battle between the Federation and the Empire.

The latter sees itself as the successor state to the malevolent Badds, also known as the Nazz.

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One day, the Federation discovers that the Imperial leader Generalissimo Killt decides to complete an unfinished project codenamed "Albatros" and started by the Badds.

The Federation sends their hero Super Joe to stop the Empire's plans, but he is captured.

Ladd Spencer, a member of the special FF Battalion, is dispatched to rescue Super Joe and uncover the enemy's secrets.

This version of Bionic Commando is loosely based on the original arcade game and its computer ports , having different levels and plot.

The protagonist is a soldier with a bionic arm that extends and contracts.

His arm allows him to grab on to fixed objects to swing around and climb up platforms, which is the only way to do so due to the lack of a jumping ability.

The arm also grabs opponents and pulls them towards the player character.

After most levels the Bionic Commando will receive items.

Often these items are required to successfully complete other levels.

Additionally, each level will require a different colored communicator in order to make sense of message traffic.

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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 Bionic Commando (1987) 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

€38.04

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NTSC-U

Loose / Item only

€48.23

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Boxed (CIB)

€236.75

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Sealed / New

€544.55

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Recent sales

Date	Type	Region	Price	Source
2026-07-09	Loose / Item only	PAL	€38.04	eBay NL
2026-07-09	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€30.61	eBay US
2026-07-09	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€48.23	pricecharting
2026-07-09	Boxed (CIB)	NTSC-U	€236.75	pricecharting
2026-07-09	Sealed / New	NTSC-U	€544.55	pricecharting
2026-07-08	Sealed / New	NTSC-U	€543.16	pricecharting
2026-07-08	Boxed (CIB)	NTSC-U	€236.15	pricecharting
2026-07-08	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€48.11	pricecharting

Market insights

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PAL is 27% cheaper

The PAL version (€38.04) is significantly cheaper than NTSC-U (€48.23) loose.

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Bionic Commando (1987), 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 Bionic Commando (1987) worth?

Bionic Commando (1987) for Game Boy is currently worth €38.04 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Bionic Commando (1987) rare?

Bionic Commando (1987) 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 Bionic Commando (1987)?

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.

Is Bionic Commando (1987) worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of Bionic Commando (1987) is currently worth €38.04 loose, versus €48.23 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.