Tip Off
Game Boy · 1993
About this game
After the success with Kick Off and its sequel , Anco tried their hand at basketball.
This basketball game has like the Kick Off games a top down view and the action is quite pacey, a trademark for many football games of the day (Kick Off in particular).
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The teams in the game are British but you can edit them using the built-in utilities.
The game also has a tactics designer and the option to change the kits of each team.
You can play either single matches or a full league competition.
Tip Off can be played by four players simultaneously, so can play co-op with a friend against the computer, or just compete against one or two other players.
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 Tip Off 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.
Adding Tip Off to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This GB release dates back to 1993.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €5.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.29 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €21.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €48.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €53.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €2.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €2.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €48.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €21.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €53.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €5.55 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.29 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €15.15 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | PAL | €15.30 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €48.30 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €20.86 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €53.13 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €2.35 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.22 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €5.48 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | PAL | €5.46 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | PAL | €48.11 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | PAL | €2.34 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | PAL | €52.92 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.20 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | PAL | €20.78 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | PAL | €52.71 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €20.70 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €47.92 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | PAL | €5.43 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Tip Off 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 Tip Off worth?
Tip Off for Game Boy is currently worth €15.30 loose, €21.16 complete in box, and €48.99 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Tip Off rare?
Tip Off 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 Tip Off?
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 Tip Off, loose is €15.30 and CIB is €21.16 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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