Chase H.Q.
Game Boy · 1988
About this game
Chase H.Q. is a driving action game that mixes high-speed racing with police pursuit gameplay.
Players take the role of Tony Gibson, an officer of the special “Chase Headquarters” task force, whose mission is to bring dangerous criminals to justice.
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Each stage begins with a briefing call identifying the suspect and their vehicle, after which the chase begins.
Gameplay is divided into two phases.
First, players must race through city streets, highways, tunnels, and winding mountain roads to catch up with the suspect’s car before the timer runs out.
Traffic and roadside obstacles must be avoided, as collisions slow progress and waste precious time.
Once the target vehicle is reached, the second phase begins: ramming the fleeing car repeatedly until it is disabled.
Extra time is granted during this phase, but suspects often require numerous hits before being stopped.
To aid the pursuit, the patrol car is equipped with a limited number of turbo boosts that deliver sudden bursts of speed.
Each case presents different criminals to apprehend, including smugglers, kidnappers, and gang leaders, with their vehicles ranging from sports cars to trucks.
Levels grow progressively more difficult, demanding quick reflexes, efficient driving, and precise timing to complete.
Distinctive for its time, Chase H.Q. combined the fast-paced thrills of arcade racing with a crime-fighting theme, setting it apart from other racers.
The emphasis on cinematic car chases, branching roads, and aggressive takedowns made it a defining entry in the police pursuit subgenre, and it remained a popular arcade and home conversion title well into the 1990s.
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 Chase H.Q. 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
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €1.81 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €2.42 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €9.69 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.88 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €21.92 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €24.11 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €1.80 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €24.07 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €9.67 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.87 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €21.88 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €2.42 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €1.80 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €24.06 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €21.87 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €2.41 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €9.67 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €1.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €24.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €144.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €133.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €13.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €25.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €21.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €62.76 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €8.55 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Chase H.Q. 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 Chase H.Q. worth?
Chase H.Q. for Game Boy is currently worth €17.99 loose, €33.57 complete in box, and €133.10 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Chase H.Q. rare?
Chase H.Q. 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 Chase H.Q.?
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 Chase H.Q., loose is €17.99 and CIB is €33.57 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Chase H.Q. worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Chase H.Q. is currently worth €17.99 loose, versus €19.09 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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