Contra III: The Alien Wars
Game Boy · 1992
About this game
The hideous Red Falcon, thought to have been destroyed long ago by the Earth's greatest commandos, Mad Dog and Scorpion, has risen again, this time very angry and thirsty for revenge.
His armies are marching through the cities, across the lands, with the intention of exterminating the human race like a bad case of fleas.
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Two commandos, Jimbo and Sully, have come forth now to defeat Red Falcon and save what remains of the world from his hideous plans.
The Alien War is the third entry in the Contra series.
Like its predecessors, it is a predominantly side-scrolling shooter with a heavy emphasis on action.
The protagonist can carry two weapons (as opposed to one in the previous entries), and fire in eight directions when standing still.
New abilities include climbing on walls, grabbing poles and navigating tanks.
Parts of scenery can be destroyed.
In a few instances the protagonist will also participate in motorcycle changes.
Two stages have a top-down view and are played differently than the side-scrolling levels, with more freedom of exploration and the necessity to complete mission objectives rather than simply advance in one direction and kill all the enemies.
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 Contra III: The Alien Wars 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
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €39.74 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €32.79 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €32.84 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Contra III: The Alien Wars, 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 Contra III: The Alien Wars worth?
Contra III: The Alien Wars for Game Boy is currently worth €39.74 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Contra III: The Alien Wars rare?
Contra III: The Alien Wars 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 Contra III: The Alien Wars?
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 Contra III: The Alien Wars worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Contra III: The Alien Wars is currently worth €39.74 loose, versus €32.84 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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