Cutthroat Island
Game Boy · 1995
About this game
In this game you play the role of a pirate lady called Morgan who was given a piece of a map by her father before he died.
In the game you set out to find more pieces of the map so that you can find the hidden treasure buried on Cutthroat Island.
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The gameplay involves you scrolling along the screen and sword fighting pirates and other scoundrels one on one with various different attacks.
As you progress you unlock more combos.
This game is based on the film by the same name.
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 Cutthroat Island 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €204.28 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.89 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €224.71 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €88.86 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €30.69 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.87 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.85 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €224.35 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €88.72 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €203.96 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €30.64 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.89 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €88.67 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €30.62 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.84 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €224.23 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €203.85 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €147.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €30.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €162.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €25.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €88.67 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.84 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €224.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €203.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €10.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €64.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €16.05 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Cutthroat Island 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 Cutthroat Island worth?
Cutthroat Island for Game Boy is currently worth €20.16 loose, €64.20 complete in box, and €147.86 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Cutthroat Island rare?
Cutthroat Island 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 Cutthroat Island?
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 Cutthroat Island, loose is €20.16 and CIB is €64.20 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Cutthroat Island worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Cutthroat Island is currently worth €20.16 loose, versus €17.47 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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