Gradius Interstellar Assault
Game Boy · 1992
About this game
Gradius: The Interstellar Assault retains the traditional horizontal scrolling gameplay from the Gradius series.
Once again the player takes control of the Vic Viper and flies through five different stages destroying Bacterion's army.
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The game retains the traditional power-up bar from the original Gradius.
The player can speed-up multiple times, use missiles, shoot double firepower or lasers, use several options at a time and use the classic shield (although it is referred to as a forcefield).
However, before each game is started or continued, the player is given a "Weapon Select" screen.
Here the player can choose between one of three settings for the missiles, double firepower, and lasers.
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 Gradius Interstellar Assault 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-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €14.02 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €958.27 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1054.09 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €51.31 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €29.06 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €416.45 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €29.00 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €415.57 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €13.99 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €956.26 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €51.20 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1051.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €13.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €415.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1051.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €29.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €956.26 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €51.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €955.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1051.42 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €51.18 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €415.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €13.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €28.99 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €29.07 |
| 2026-07-09 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €416.52 |
| 2026-07-09 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1054.28 |
| 2026-07-09 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €958.44 |
| 2026-07-09 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €51.32 |
| 2026-07-09 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €14.02 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Gradius Interstellar Assault 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 Gradius Interstellar Assault worth?
Gradius Interstellar Assault for Game Boy is currently worth €39.42 loose, €416.45 complete in box, and €958.27 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Gradius Interstellar Assault rare?
Gradius Interstellar Assault 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 Gradius Interstellar Assault?
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 Gradius Interstellar Assault, loose is €39.42 and CIB is €416.45 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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