Q*bert
Game Boy · 1982
About this game
Q*bert is a popular arcade game.
The goal is to change all of the tiles on a pyramid to the target color.
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To do this you guide Q*bert around the pyramid, and every tile he hops on will change color.
On early levels, a single hop will change the tile to the desired color, but on later levels, you may need to hop on a tile multiple times or even avoid hopping on a tile multiple times! Trying to stop Q*bert are many different creatures wandering around the board, including Coily the snake, Slick and Sam, and falling balls.
On the edge of the board are floating discs; if Q*bert jumps on one of these discs when the snake is in pursuit, the snake will fall off the board while Q*bert is safely transported to the top.
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 Q*bert 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €140.93 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €15.47 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €61.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €76.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €21.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | PAL | €174.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €76.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | PAL | €174.90 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €21.59 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €61.37 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €61.37 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €61.22 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €21.73 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €21.68 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €24.38 |
| 2026-07-09 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €141.18 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €15.48 |
| 2026-06-18 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €75.24 |
| 2026-06-18 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €21.34 |
| 2026-06-18 | Sealed / New | PAL | €173.37 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Q*bert, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy titles.
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 Q*bert worth?
Q*bert for Game Boy is currently worth €21.60 loose, €76.12 complete in box, and €174.98 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Q*bert rare?
Q*bert has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Q*bert?
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 Q*bert, loose is €21.60 and CIB is €76.12 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Q*bert worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Q*bert is currently worth €21.60 loose, versus €15.47 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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