Wave Race
Game Boy · 1992
About this game
Wave Race for the Game Boy is an aquatic racing game.
You control a personal water craft around courses that are marked out by buoys in the circuit mode.
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In the slalom mode, you must maneuver through several sets of gates floating on the water.
Gameplay is viewed from an overhead perspective.
There are four racers in each race.
They can be controlled either by human players or by very tough AI controlled 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 Wave Race 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 Wave Race 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 1992.
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 | €11.29 |
| 2026-07-17 | Item only | PAL | €10.57 |
| 2026-07-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €349.58 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €526.04 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €54.80 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | PAL | €348.94 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.77 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €131.51 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | PAL | €10.01 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.51 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €39.90 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.35 |
| 2026-07-15 | New (sealed) | PAL | €350.25 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €10.54 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.51 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €39.76 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €47.07 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €525.21 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €10.54 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.93 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.50 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €131.30 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.06 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | PAL | €351.45 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.06 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €131.23 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €39.74 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.58 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.50 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | PAL | €10.56 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Wave Race 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 Wave Race worth?
Wave Race for Game Boy is currently worth €10.57 loose, €25.84 complete in box, and €128.01 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Wave Race rare?
Wave Race 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 Wave Race?
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 Wave Race, loose is €10.57 and CIB is €25.84 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Wave Race worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Wave Race is currently worth €10.57 loose, versus €11.29 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
Ratings & Reviews
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