Nintendo World Cup
Game Boy · 1990
About this game
This soccer game was made at the time when Nintendo introduced their four player adapter, and was probably made for the four playing purpose.
This is shown clearly when you choose to play 2 or more players.
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Then you can choose between many different ground layers, like ice, grass and stone, which adds to the replayability.
When you play a one player game you play the world cup as one of the top soccer countries of that time, and you meet countries in a fixed order.
Cameroon in the first match and the final is against West Germany.
In an old-school fashion you lose when you play a draw, there's no extra time whatsoever.
In the game you always steer only one character, which you choose before the match starts.
You can then give simple orders to you team-mates, like pass, tackle and shoot.
Your moves are also limited to these moves.
The game is totally lawless, so feel free to make elbow tackles without a wink from the referee.
Probably it was made this way to be funnier to play against friends.
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 Nintendo World Cup 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 Nintendo World Cup 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 1990.
Price history
Market values by condition
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1 collector on Gamevaro has this game.
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €7.64 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | PAL | €9.52 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.64 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | PAL | €9.50 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €182.36 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.38 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €29.90 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €29.90 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.60 |
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €7.88 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €68.39 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.88 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €9.23 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €7.60 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.60 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €29.85 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.29 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €8.29 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €29.85 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.37 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €182.07 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €68.28 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.59 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €9.32 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.30 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.36 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €68.24 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.59 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €29.83 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €7.30 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Nintendo World Cup 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 Nintendo World Cup worth?
Nintendo World Cup for Game Boy is currently worth €9.52 loose, €50.41 complete in box, and €116.36 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Nintendo World Cup rare?
Nintendo World Cup 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 Nintendo World Cup?
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 Nintendo World Cup, loose is €9.52 and CIB is €50.41 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Nintendo World Cup worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Nintendo World Cup is currently worth €9.52 loose, versus €7.64 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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