Space Invaders
Game Boy · 1990
About this game
Earth is under attack from rows of bomb-dropping aliens, and you need to defend it! The rows of aliens begin at the top of the screen, and you control a laser cannon at the bottom of the screen.
Your goal is to earn points by shooting the aliens before they can land.
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The aliens march back and forth, and each time the end of the screen is reached they will drop one row closer to the bottom.
Shoot them all, and you move on to the next (tougher) level, but if even one of them lands the game is over.
From time to time a flying saucer will pass by along the top of the screen; shoot this to earn extra points.
Just above your laser cannon are four (or three, depending on the platform played on) shields; these can be used to hide from the alien's bombs, but will also block your own shots.
You begin the game with a limited number of laser cannons, and if all of them are bombed the game ends.
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 Space Invaders 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €27.61 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €148.38 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.36 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €129.76 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €24.06 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €3.09 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €9.63 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €254.30 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.01 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €134.89 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.19 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €253.90 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €135.15 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €148.66 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.00 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €24.02 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €129.55 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €9.61 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €27.63 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.17 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €3.01 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €3.01 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €27.62 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €148.58 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €253.77 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €10.17 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Space Invaders 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 Space Invaders worth?
Space Invaders for Game Boy is currently worth €30.74 loose, €32.71 complete in box, and €75.24 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Space Invaders rare?
Space Invaders 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 Space Invaders?
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 Space Invaders, loose is €30.74 and CIB is €32.71 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Space Invaders worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Space Invaders is currently worth €30.74 loose, versus €24.98 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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