Spirou
Game Boy · 1995
About this game
Spirou is a platform side-scroller based on popular Franco-Belgian comic strip Spirou et Fantasio .
The story begins in New York where famous inventor Count of Champignac is about to present his latest inventions.
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Journalists Spirou and Fantasio, the Count’s most faithful friends are also there.
Suddenly an evil robot woman Cyanida (originally called Cyanure), known to be obsessed with plans to enslave humanity, appears and abducts the scientist! There’s no time to lose, so Spirou and his pet squirrel Spip rush to the rescue, while Fantasio stays back to dig for more information.
The player controls Spirou.
He is able to jump, duck, climb ladders and cliffs and run fast if the player holds down the action button.
In the fourth level Spirou gets a gun to stand a chance against the increasing numbers of Cyanida’s minions.
Spirou’s quest will see him travel through city streets and rooftops, a toy store, subway, Palombian swamp and jungle and other locations in over 12 levels.
The player only gets three lives and no continues to beat the game.
A single password is granted after beating the first half of the game.
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 Spirou 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €57.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €13.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €131.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €21.76 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €144.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €16.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €131.18 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €13.59 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €57.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €16.57 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €144.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €21.75 |
| 2026-07-08 | Item only | PAL | €15.10 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €123.34 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €15.86 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €53.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €21.45 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €135.67 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €13.40 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | PAL | €135.14 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | PAL | €14.46 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | PAL | €122.85 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | PAL | €13.35 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | PAL | €53.41 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | PAL | €21.37 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €13.22 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | PAL | €14.40 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €52.88 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €121.51 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | PAL | €133.66 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Spirou 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 Spirou worth?
Spirou for Game Boy is currently worth €15.10 loose, €57.12 complete in box, and €131.23 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Spirou rare?
Spirou 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 Spirou?
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 Spirou, loose is €15.10 and CIB is €57.12 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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