Prehistorik Man
Game Boy · 1996
About this game
In Prehistorik Man , the player takes control of a neanderthal who is on a quest to travel through various levels, collecting food items to get his village ready for the fast approaching fall feast.
Along the way, the player will encounter an assortment of enemies ranging from spiders, giant rats and even the mighty T-Rex.
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There are five levels in all and the player can upgrade their weapons to axes and mallets throughout the game as well as acquire a hang glider, giving the player the advantage of flight and covering long distances.
The main goal of the game is to vanquish enemies, collect food items, and face a boss at the end of each level.
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 Prehistorik Man 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €218.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €26.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €465.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €37.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €94.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €23.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €26.19 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €37.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €94.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €218.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €23.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €465.33 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | PAL | €23.95 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.89 |
| 2026-07-08 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €62.98 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €17.70 |
| 2026-07-08 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €351.61 |
| 2026-07-08 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.37 |
| 2026-07-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €249.58 |
| 2026-07-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €157.97 |
| 2026-07-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €31.30 |
| 2026-07-06 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €62.89 |
| 2026-07-06 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €157.77 |
| 2026-07-06 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €31.25 |
| 2026-07-06 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €249.26 |
| 2026-07-06 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.34 |
| 2026-07-06 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €351.15 |
| 2026-07-04 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €62.89 |
| 2026-07-04 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €31.25 |
| 2026-07-04 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.34 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Prehistorik Man 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 Prehistorik Man worth?
Prehistorik Man for Game Boy is currently worth €23.95 loose, €94.98 complete in box, and €218.44 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Prehistorik Man rare?
Prehistorik Man 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 Prehistorik Man?
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 Prehistorik Man, loose is €23.95 and CIB is €94.98 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Prehistorik Man worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Prehistorik Man is currently worth €23.95 loose, versus €17.89 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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