Gameboy Pocket [ANA]
Game Boy
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 Pocket [ANA] 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 | €2205.75 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €242.39 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €230.27 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €368.44 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €921.09 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €2426.33 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €367.86 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €242.01 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €229.91 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €919.63 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €2202.28 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €2422.50 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €367.66 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €919.15 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €241.88 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €2421.23 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €2201.12 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €229.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €367.66 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €919.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €229.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €241.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €2201.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €2421.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €2420.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €2200.16 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €918.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €229.69 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €241.78 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €367.50 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Gameboy Pocket [ANA] 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 Pocket [ANA] worth?
Gameboy Pocket [ANA] for Game Boy is currently worth €389.84 loose, €921.09 complete in box, and €2205.75 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Gameboy Pocket [ANA] rare?
Gameboy Pocket [ANA] 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 Pocket [ANA]?
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 Pocket [ANA], loose is €389.84 and CIB is €921.09 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Ratings & Reviews
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