Bust-A-Move 3 DX
Game Boy · 1998
About this game
Bust-A-Move 3 DX is the same game as Bust-A-Move '99 .
Besides the obvious differences because of technical limitations of the platform, e.g. the bubbles have to differentiated from of their shades instead of colour, it also has less playing modes.
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Only the arcade mode (a port of the original arcade version with the main singleplayer campaign or the possibility to challenge an AI opponent) and the challenge mode (beating a series of 25 levels as fast as possible) are available.
Regarding gameplay, this is a tile matching game.
There are bubbles of varying shades at the top of the screen and the player controls a stationary cannon at the bottom of the screen.
The cannon is loaded with one bubble at the time and the direction of the shot can be varied left and right.
The goal is to clear the screen by matching bubbles of the same colour.
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 Bust-A-Move 3 DX 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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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €7.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €9.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €28.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €64.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €71.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €11.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €9.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €28.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €7.07 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €64.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €11.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €71.18 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | PAL | €16.69 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €11.16 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €9.19 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €63.83 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €70.21 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €6.98 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €27.90 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | PAL | €11.12 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | PAL | €9.16 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | PAL | €6.95 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | PAL | €63.57 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | PAL | €69.93 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | PAL | €27.79 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €6.92 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €63.32 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | PAL | €69.66 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | PAL | €11.07 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | PAL | €9.12 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Bust-A-Move 3 DX 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 Bust-A-Move 3 DX worth?
Bust-A-Move 3 DX for Game Boy is currently worth €16.69 loose, €28.30 complete in box, and €64.74 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Bust-A-Move 3 DX rare?
Bust-A-Move 3 DX 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 Bust-A-Move 3 DX?
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 Bust-A-Move 3 DX, loose is €16.69 and CIB is €28.30 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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