Hunt for Red October
Game Boy · 1991
About this game
Based on the movie of the same name, the Soviet Union have been building in secret a Typhoon-class submarine with nuclear strike capabilities.
This war machine has been named the Red October.
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While on its trial run, the captain, Marko Ramius has hijacked the submarine along with it's crew.
They plan to defect to the United States.
Naturally, such a weapon must not be allowed to fall into American plans, and so orders are issued among the Soviet forces to destroy the Red October.
You control the Red October during its run for freedom.
The game plays as an underwater sidescroller.
The Red October submarine can move in any of four directions.
The A button fires torpedoes horizontally towards the right and the B button fires missiles vertically, upwards.
Additionally, the Caterpillar drive (invisibility) may be activated for short periods of time.
The player may also activate a ECM blast that will destroy all nearby offensive weapons.
On the screen at all times are displays for Armor (health) and Power (fuel); should either run low, the Red October in danger of being destroyed.
Power-Ups to increase or decrease the power of missiles and torpedoes may be found by destroying enemies.
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 Hunt for Red October 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 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €21.83 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.89 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €260.60 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €34.69 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.38 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €79.78 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.88 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.36 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €34.62 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €79.62 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €21.78 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €260.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €21.78 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €7.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €34.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €97.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €9.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €260.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €106.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €79.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €42.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €12.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €79.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €42.26 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €259.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €21.78 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €34.60 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.88 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Hunt for Red October 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 Hunt for Red October worth?
Hunt for Red October for Game Boy is currently worth €14.68 loose, €42.27 complete in box, and €97.11 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Hunt for Red October rare?
Hunt for Red October 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 Hunt for Red October?
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 Hunt for Red October, loose is €14.68 and CIB is €42.27 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Hunt for Red October worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Hunt for Red October is currently worth €14.68 loose, versus €11.38 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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