Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad
Game Boy · 1990
About this game
Skate Or Die: Bad'N Rad is a Jump'N Run that consists of 7 levels, three of which are viewed from a top-down perspective.
The side-scrolling levels play similar to other Jump'N Runs, as you have to avoid obstacles and kill enemies by jumping on them.
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However, since you are on a skateboard, speed plays an important role, meaning that you cannot immediately stop and sometimes need to drive at full speed to manage wider jumps.
The top-down levels play more similar to other Skate Or Die games as gradients influence your driving while you are trying to avoid obstacles, enemies and deadly spikes.
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 Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad 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
1 collector on Gamevaro has this game.
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.67 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | PAL | €12.69 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €73.43 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.72 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €169.21 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | PAL | €12.67 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €26.80 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.51 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.64 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €355.95 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €12.71 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.72 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €26.76 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.71 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €355.39 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.53 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €168.94 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €12.54 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €73.31 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.53 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €168.85 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.04 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €26.75 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €355.21 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €73.27 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | PAL | €12.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.53 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad 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 Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad worth?
Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad for Game Boy is currently worth €12.69 loose, €56.58 complete in box, and €130.36 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad rare?
Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad 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 Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad?
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 Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad, loose is €12.69 and CIB is €56.58 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad is currently worth €12.69 loose, versus €9.67 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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