Dick Tracy
Game Boy · 1990
About this game
You play as square-jawed detective Dick Tracy as he tries to solve five different crimes that vary in difficulty.
This game is mostly a platform game with some overhead driving to get to the different buildings in search of clues.
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There are five different weapons in the game: hand gun, tommy gun, super punch, tear gas and Tracy's plain fists.
There are also medical kits that can be found.
Enemies can be armed or unarmed.
If Tracy shoots an unarmed thug, he loses health.
The main goal of the game is to collect five clues; enough to be able to arrest the culprit.
Clues are scattered all over town in various buildings, usually full of Tracy-hating thugs.
You start by viewing the mug shots of known criminals, going to there last whereabouts and interrogating them.
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 Dick Tracy 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.
Adding Dick Tracy to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This GB release dates back to 1990.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €105.39 |
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €603.41 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €105.16 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €663.75 |
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €262.35 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €62.05 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €263.02 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €105.65 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €105.43 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €62.20 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €604.95 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €665.44 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €262.60 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €664.39 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €105.49 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €105.26 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €603.99 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €62.11 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €604.55 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €105.69 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €263.02 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €62.02 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €665.00 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €105.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €105.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €263.02 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €105.69 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €665.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €604.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €62.02 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Dick Tracy 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 Dick Tracy worth?
Dick Tracy for Game Boy is currently worth €12.24 loose, €262.35 complete in box, and €603.41 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Dick Tracy rare?
Dick Tracy 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 Dick Tracy?
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 Dick Tracy, loose is €12.24 and CIB is €262.35 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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