Ultima: Runes of Virtue
Game Boy · 1991
About this game
Runes Of Virtue is an action-RPG specifically made for the Game Boy.
Taking place in the Ultima universe, your task is to gather the eight virtue rune stones from the eight dungeons which oppose the virtues.
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The Black Knight has stolen the virtues from the castle of Lord British, and it is your job to recover them.
Initially, you can choose between four characters.
These characters are Shamino the ranger, Dupre the swordsman, Iolo the bard, and Mariah the mage.
There are three modes of difficulty.
Ultima vets will recognize many of the characters from the other Ultimas, including Sherry, Dr.
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 Ultima: Runes of Virtue 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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Market values by condition
NTSC-U
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €384.01 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €21.69 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €114.16 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €30.01 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €262.14 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €58.52 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €113.92 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €58.40 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €29.95 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €261.59 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €383.20 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €21.64 |
| 2026-07-09 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €129.54 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €29.78 |
| 2026-07-09 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €21.69 |
| 2026-07-09 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €58.53 |
| 2026-07-09 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €384.08 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €37.12 |
| 2026-07-09 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €298.14 |
| 2026-07-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €129.21 |
| 2026-07-08 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €58.38 |
| 2026-07-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €21.64 |
| 2026-07-08 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €383.10 |
| 2026-07-08 | Item only | NTSC-U | €29.70 |
| 2026-07-08 | Item only | NTSC-U | €37.00 |
| 2026-07-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €297.38 |
| 2026-07-06 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €129.04 |
| 2026-07-06 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €21.61 |
| 2026-07-06 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €297.00 |
| 2026-07-06 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €58.31 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Ultima: Runes of Virtue, 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 Ultima: Runes of Virtue worth?
Ultima: Runes of Virtue for Game Boy is currently worth €37.00 loose, €114.16 complete in box, and €262.14 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Ultima: Runes of Virtue rare?
Ultima: Runes of Virtue 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 Ultima: Runes of Virtue?
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 Ultima: Runes of Virtue, loose is €37.00 and CIB is €114.16 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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