Metal Masters
Game Boy · 1993
About this game
Metal Masters is a one versus one fighting game with robots.
Each robot has two basic attacks: ranged and melee; which one is used depends on how close the opponent is.
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In each scenario, the player can control the attacks of the robot: when in ranged mode the used weapon system is chosen (each of the four body parts has its own) and during melee combat, the direction of the punches is controlled.
Each successful hit gives points which decide the winner if no fighter goes down within the time limit.
A knockdown is achieved by emptying the opponent's life bar.
Additionally each hit (with a big bonus for winning) gives prize money which in turn is invested in upgrading the robot.
The player can buy new parts for the four components (main body, legs and the individual arms) - but an upgraded robot also influences the difficulty of the next enemy.
While being inside a fight, the AI can be set to take over the own robot.
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 Metal Masters 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 Metal Masters 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 1993.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €1188.13 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €55.57 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €48.62 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €36.82 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2367.49 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €438.36 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €437.67 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €48.55 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €36.76 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €1186.26 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €55.48 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2363.76 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €437.44 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €55.45 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €36.75 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €1185.63 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €48.52 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2362.52 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €1185.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €48.52 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2362.84 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €36.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €55.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €437.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €48.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €36.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2361.80 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €437.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €55.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €1185.12 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Metal Masters 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 Metal Masters worth?
Metal Masters for Game Boy is currently worth €44.32 loose, €1188.13 complete in box, and €36.82 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Metal Masters rare?
Metal Masters 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 Metal Masters?
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 Metal Masters, loose is €44.32 and CIB is €1188.13 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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