GameBoy Light [Astroboy Special Edition]
Game Boy · 1998
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 GameBoy Light [Astroboy Special Edition] 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €2688.06 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €789.01 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €262.28 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €419.66 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €1168.82 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €2956.87 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €419.00 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €787.77 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €261.87 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €1166.98 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €2683.82 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €2952.21 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €418.78 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €1166.37 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €787.36 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €2950.66 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €2682.42 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €261.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €418.78 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €1166.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €261.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €787.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €2682.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €2950.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €2949.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €2681.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €1165.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €261.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €787.01 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €418.59 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
GameBoy Light [Astroboy Special Edition] 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 GameBoy Light [Astroboy Special Edition] worth?
GameBoy Light [Astroboy Special Edition] for Game Boy is currently worth €663.32 loose, €1168.82 complete in box, and €2688.06 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is GameBoy Light [Astroboy Special Edition] rare?
GameBoy Light [Astroboy Special Edition] 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 GameBoy Light [Astroboy Special Edition]?
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 GameBoy Light [Astroboy Special Edition], loose is €663.32 and CIB is €1168.82 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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