Burai Fighter
Game Boy · 1990
About this game
The Burai, a race of evil super-brain aliens, have launched their plan to conquer the universe with their army of half-organic, half-robot creatures -- the robo-mutants.
It's up to you to stop them! Strap on your jet pack, and get ready to become the ultimate Burai Fighter.
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Burai Fighter is an arcade shooter with two modes of play.
Most levels are side- and vertical-scrolling with pre-designed layouts.
A few levels are different, though: top-down perspective, with a randomized layout.
Either way, you'll be armed with a variety of weapons, including different guns (laser, missile, ring) and the powerful cobalt bomb which kills everything onscreen.
Burai Fighter uses a slightly different gameplay mechanic when compared to other shooters.
You can shoot in 8 directions, and when you hold down the fire button you keep shooting in that direction.
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 Burai Fighter 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €22.02 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €503.33 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €218.84 |
| 2026-07-13 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €218.72 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €22.01 |
| 2026-07-13 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €503.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €218.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €503.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €22.01 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €218.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €22.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €502.84 |
| 2026-07-09 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €504.21 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €22.06 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €26.23 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €219.22 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €26.27 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €19.99 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Burai Fighter, 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 Burai Fighter worth?
Burai Fighter for Game Boy is currently worth €19.99 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Burai Fighter rare?
Burai Fighter 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 Burai Fighter?
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 Burai Fighter worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Burai Fighter is currently worth €19.99 loose, versus €22.02 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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