Popeye
Game Boy · 1982
About this game
As Popeye , you are trying to win Olive Oyl's love! She is at the top of the screen dropping tokens of her love, and you need to collect them before they hit the ground.
After you have collected the required number of items, you can move on to the next, more difficult level.
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There are many obstacles trying to stop you from completing your task, though! Brutus wanders around the screen and is constantly trying to catch you.
If you collect a can of spinach, you can temporarily knock him out, otherwise, Brutus will knock you out.
Other objects such as bottles or birds are also flying around the screen and will cause you to lose one of your lives if you are hit.
Each level features a different layout of platforms and ladders, and will have you collecting different items as they float towards the bottom of the screen!
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 Popeye 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 Popeye 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 1982.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €10.97 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €254.09 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €8.34 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €77.15 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €33.36 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €13.34 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €10.95 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €13.32 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €8.32 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €33.31 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €77.03 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €253.69 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €13.32 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €33.29 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €10.94 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €253.55 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €8.32 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €76.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €13.32 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €33.29 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €76.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €8.32 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €253.55 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €253.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €76.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €33.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €8.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €13.31 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Popeye 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 Popeye worth?
Popeye for Game Boy is currently worth €25.58 loose, €33.36 complete in box, and €77.15 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Popeye rare?
Popeye 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 Popeye?
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 Popeye, loose is €25.58 and CIB is €33.36 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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